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Halbstarke
Men

These young mid-century men were known as 'halbstraken' & a gay photographer's pics tell their story

Photographer Karlheinz Weinberger captured this provocative moment in Swiss cultural history.

gogo dancers during daytime brunch at The Abbey West Hollywood popular gay bar Los Angeles California
Voices

Are gay bars still safe spaces, or are they straight people's playgrounds?

In an era where queer acceptance flourishes, the essence of gay bars evolves, igniting questions of belonging and identity.

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben John F Kennedy Eleanor Roosevelt
Voices

A quick, queer presidential history for Presidents' Day

From Washington's military advisor to Eleanor Roosevelt's close friendships, LGBTQ+ individuals have shaped our nation's history.

Best Queer Films of the First Quarter Century
Movies

We ranked the 25 best queer films of the century so far

From But I'm a Cheerleader to Brokeback Mountain to Bottoms, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ films like trans stories starring trans people and queer movies becoming major awards contenders. Here are the best ranked.

Karl M. Baer; Albert D.J. Cashier; Dr. James Barry
Trans

10 amazing trans men you didn't learn about in history class

From a revolutionary tuberculosis researcher to a powerful gospel singer, these trans men made waves.

Artist Tourmaline and the cover of her upcoming book "Marsha: The Joy and Definace of Marsha P. Johnson"
Books

Tourmaline is releasing a book about Marsha P. Johnson

"Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson" will be the first full length biography of the queer icon to ever be published.

Frida Kahlo, Laverne Cox, Josephine Baker
History

15 queer women who changed history

The world wouldn't be the same without these amazing women! 

Uncover our hidden stories at these 11 LGBTQ+ museums & archives
LGBTQ+

Uncover our hidden stories at these 11 LGBTQ+ museums & archives

Our history is rich and we will not be erased!

VINTAGE QUEER
History

We've always been here — 13 gay photos from the dawn of photography

As long as there have been cameras, there have been gay folks recording our queer lives!

Marlene Dietrich and Paul Porcasi
Lesbian

7 lesbian-coded characters from Hollywood's pre-Code era

They're lesbians, Harold!

Best Queer TV of the First Quarter Century
TV

We ranked the 25 best queer TV shows of the century so far

From Queer as Folk to Transparent to Baby Reindeer, the first 25 years of the 21st century have witnessed a sea change in LGBTQ+ TV series including game-changing moments like Michaela Jae Rodriguez becoming the first trans actor to win a Golden Globe.

Lesbian & bi period dramas: The Confessions of Frannie Langton & The Handmaiden
Movies
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35 lesbian & bi period dramas that will take you back in time

Forbidden queer romances and over the top costumes? Yes, please!

Reneé Richards; Jacqueline Charlotte Dufresnoy (Coccinelle); Mary Jones
Trans

10 amazing trans women you didn't learn about in history class

Discover the untold stories of groundbreaking trans women throughout history who fought for their rights and paved the way for future generations.

A young smiling Alan Turing and friends wearing shorts and boating shoes on a small dock surrounded by small boats
film

WW2 hero codebreaker Alan Turing was jailed for being gay; 'Forgetting the Many' tells his story and others

The documentary Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing examines Turing and other gay men convicted under the U.K.’s 1885 anti-homosexuality law. It opens for a one-week run in NYC on Dec. 6.

Satyrs
History

These 21 rare photos of a gay motorcycle club will forever shift the way you see 1962

Amazing images from one of the earliest gay groups of the modern era.

photo gallery The Runaways movie premieres look back 2010
Movies

This is what it looked like when 'The Runaways' premiered 15 years ago

The Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning-led biopic was a sapphic delight then, and now!

famous gay actors in history: 15 Old Hollywood Stars You Probably Didn't Know Were LGBTQ+
Celebrities
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18 old Hollywood stars you probably didn't know were LGBTQ+

Queer actors have been a part of the film industry for many, many years!

Ed Gein and Charlie Hunnam
TV

This Charlie Hunnam as serial killer Ed Gein in 'Monster' first-look image has us shaking

The Queer as Folk star is set to play the famous killer in Ryan Murphy’s new Monster series.

10 facts you never knew about the Transgender Pride Flag
Trans

10 facts you never knew about the Transgender Pride Flag

Believe it or not, the popularized version isn't the only variation of the Trans Pride Flag that exists.

PRIDE SITE photo gallery list LGBTQ people in history Julie dAubigny Simon Nkoli Wewha Billy Tipton
Voices

History's hidden gems, 10 LGBTQ+ heroes you haven't heard of (yet)

From sword-wielding opera singers to transgender spies, they redefined what it means to live authentically.