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Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding

Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

LGBTQ+ Groups Fight School Censorship With 'Teach the Truth' Day

There will be events across the nation Saturday to promote honest teaching about racial and LGBTQ+ issues.

Democratic Lawmakers Introduce LGBTQ+ & Women’s History Education Bill

New York Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Ritchie Torres, and at least 50 House Democratic co-sponsors introduced the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act today.

The 20+ best LGBTQ+ historic sites and artifacts to add to your bucket list

We recommend Michelangelo's David, the original Pride flag, Stonewall, Dorothy's ruby slippers, and more.

'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider schools Pete Hegseth on drag in the military

The trans champion responded to a report from last summer of an admiral being denied a promotion, supposedly because he allowed a drag performance on his aircraft carrier.

Josh Cavallo Challenges FIFA to Accept LGBTQ+ Players and Fans

The professional soccer player is using his voice to fight for change.

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.

LGBTQ+ Americans: History Is on Our Side

"There is a movement underway today and it is driving toward inclusion."

Remembering Frank Kameny: Here's why he was a gay rights pioneer

Kameny sued the federal government after he was fired for being gay, picketed the White House, and did much more to advance the movement. Here's what you need to know about the queer rights icon.

Atheist Billboard Trolls Antigay 'Noah's Ark' Theme Park

Ark Encounters is refusing to hire LGBT employees, and it's asking taxpayers to foot the bill for discrimination.

Oprah Winfrey and Niecy Nash-Betts to be honored at GLAAD Media Awards

The ally and the out performer will both be recognized for their visibility and activism.

Women Who Paved the Way: Author Carson McCullers

Today's queer woman to know was one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. 

Twenty Years After the Wall

Six days before his 2001 election as Berlin's mayor, Klaus Wowereit told voters, "I'm gay and that's a good thing." Eight years later and as popular as ever, the out politician takes Advocate on a tour of his Berlin.

Women Who Paved the Way: Arts Patron Winnaretta Singer

Today's queer woman to know for Women's History Month is the heir to the Singer Sewing Machine fortune. 

The importance of finding queer belonging in America's historic sites

In an evolving narrative of America’s past, landmark sites have the potential to celebrate the rich tapestry of queer stories.

'Gilded Age' side-eye: How a silent maid unveils centuries of trans history

One subtle eyebrow raise on screen becomes a portal to trans trailblazers who fought wars, tamed the Wild West, and helped shape the Constitution.

A Tipping Point, Year?: Sean Kennedy

In every civil rights battle there comes a time when momentum tips irreversibly in its favor. Was 2007 that year for us? Two opposing views. Sean Kennedy argues, Yes.

College Scam Movie About Felicity Huffman Should Star a Trans Woman, Says Twitter

Huffman was charged with being part of an elite college entrance scheme, and Twitter began casting trans women to play her since she did transface for Transamerica.  

What's the Met Gala? Here's what to know about fashion's biggest night

Breaking down the history, evolution, and significance of the Met Gala over the years.

The Military Ignores Its History With Drag and Queer Vets

While the military forgets its drag show past, it's also denying reparations for those wrongly and adversely affected by “don’t ask, don’t tell.”