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lgbt history

Making Out, Making Change: The History of Queer Kiss-Ins

For nearly 50 years, queer activists kissed each other as a form of protest.

Stef Rubino —

Jan 13, 2025

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palestine

politics + activism

While Pride Galas Carry On, These Queer Activists Are Fighting To Hold LGBTQ Orgs Accountable

As a group of queers chanted for a free Palestine, another group of queers walked by in cocktail attire.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Jun 4, 2024

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palestine

politics + activism

ACT UP NY Calls on GLAAD To Oppose Genocide, Drop the ADL

On May 11, GLAAD hosted its annual awards ceremony, celebrating queer and trans media and celebrities. But outside the doors of the venue was where the real queer activism took…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

May 13, 2024

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lgbt history

The True Story Behind ACT UP and Sandra Bernhard’s Character on “Pose”

I realized that even though I’d vaguely heard or read about the lesbians of ACT UP, I didn’t really know enough about the specifics. Who were these women? What was…

Carmen Phillips —

Jun 24, 2019

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alice walker

movie lists

15 QTPOC Women’s History Month Films You Should Watch Right Now

Everyone should know the stories of the lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans women of color who’ve been the backbones of LGBT communities forever and ever. So make some popcorn and…

KaeLyn —

Mar 13, 2018

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LGBTQ History Month Starts Now: An Epic Autostraddle Reading List

It’s LGBT History Month, a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, a topic which is near and dear to our hearts because it is definitely NOT…

Riese —

Oct 3, 2017

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