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Ride flew to fame as the first American woman in space, but her 27-year relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy became public knowledge only upon Ride's death.
Remember our rich history — it goes way back.
The women will be featured on quarters in 2022 as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program.
Gearhart was the first out lesbian to have a tenure-track position at San Francisco State University and a campaigner against California's antigay Briggs Initiative.
It's the event of the year for classic film devotees — here are some recommendations for the discerning queer fan.
Out Astronaut, an organization encouraging LGBTQ+ participation in space and science, planted the flag during a test at a Florida laboratory.
The stories of these closeted notables range from bittersweet to tragic, and some are just plain outrageous. Times have changed, we can agree, heading into National Coming Out Day on Saturday.
There may soon be a giant leap for womankind.
Stone, credited with starting the field of transgender studies, is a woman of many accomplishments.
The accomplished pioneer loses a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
The toy company has made a figurine set depicting female astronauts and space pioneers.
This lesbian pioneer challenged notions of gender and science, but her efforts following the Challenger disaster might remain her greatest contribution.
From the first woman in space to recent Nobel Prize winners, we're celebrating some of the queer pioneers who have expanded our knowledge across the years.
