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How the Gay Agenda Took Over TV

Matt Baume’s new book explores the fascinating relationship between queer history and the American sitcom.

A Shared Fight: Police Brutality in the LGBTQ+ And Black Communities

Resistance to police brutality is intertwined with the Civil Rights and LGBTQ+ movements. Together, we must end it.

LGBTQ+ Film Festival Frameline Announces Lineup for its 47th Year

This year's festival will host special guests Taylor Mac, Alaska, and Sofia Coppola.

Buckingham Palace May Have Been Site of Gay Brothel in the 1600s

Gay cruising areas and brothels may have begun popping up in London around the 17th century, according to historians.  

San Francisco Celebrates a Century of Queer Asian Activism

Spirit: A Century of Queer Asian Activism is a two-day event taking place May 10-11 in the City by the Bay, featuring more than 23 amazing acts.

How Queer Was the Roman Empire? Very.

Someone should tell Speaker Mike Johnson that while the Roman Empire was pretty queer, according to historians, that wasn't what caused its fall.

At 25, Jonathan Herzog Is Trying to Unseat a Congressional Icon

Activist Adam Eli speaks with gay congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog, who hopes to defeat Jerrold Nadler.

How One Man Came Out to Barbara Bush and Educated Her on Trans Rights

Not long before she died, the 90-year-old former First Lady spoke with out historian Timothy Naftali about the queer experience.

eBay Bans Explicit Content, LGBTQ+ Historians Ring Alarm

Activists fear the prohibition will lead to a loss of queer history, particularly for the leather community.

Larry Kramer's Case Against 'Queer'

Longtime activist and writer Larry Kramer schools the crowd as he accepted an award from Yale's Gay and Lesbian Association.

20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world

Remember our rich history — it goes way back.

Colonial Williamsburg May Offer LGBTQ History Lessons

A committee has launched and will research the lives of gender and sexually nonconforming people in the colony during the 1700s.

13 LGBTQ+ British Royals in History

Historians have pegged several as likely members of the community, and in the 21st century at least one is out and proud.

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'Lover of Men' explores the gay side of Abraham Lincoln

While historians have argued over the nature of the revered president's relationships with men, a new documentary concludes that they were indeed romantic and sexual.