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Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)

Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.

Amy Sherald's trans Statue of Liberty heads to Baltimore after Smithsonian controversy

In July, Sherald cancelled an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery over disagreements about the painting, Trans Forming Liberty. Now, it and the show's other works are on their way to Baltimore.

Sylvia Rivera Gets a Place in the National Portrait Gallery

The pioneering activist is the first transgender American to be featured in the gallery, located at the Smithsonian Institution.

Martina Navratilova says trans people weren't involved in the early gay rights movement. She's wrong

Sylvia Rivera, Marsha P. Johnson, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, and many other trans people were part of the modern queer rights movement that started with Stonewall.

Meet the 36 Point Scholars That Make Up the Class of 2015

Thanks to the Point Foundation, these LGBT young people are getting the education they need to support their passions and change the world.

Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead!