lesbian history

#lgbthistorymonth

lesbian history

lgbt history

The Gay Love Stories of Moomin and the Queer Radicality of Tove Jansson

For too long, Tove Jansson’s lesbianism has been ignored or written out of history. But scratch the surface, and the true impact of her queerness on her work becomes apparent.

Hannah Williams —

Oct 3, 2018

herstory list

instagram

lgbt history

16 Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Instagram Accounts to Introduce You to Our Herstory

I want to devour everything that came before us so we can continue to grow better, brighter, louder, closer. These Instagram accounts are a great place to start.

Vanessa —

Oct 1, 2018

alice b toklas

dogs

lgbt history

Lesbian and Bisexual Women of History Who Were Obsessed With Their Dogs, Part 2

What further revelations lurk in our woefully unexplored queer pupper past? Find out literally right now, as we continue our historical adventures with gal’s best pal!

Sally —

Aug 9, 2018

dogs

lesbian history

lgbt history

Lesbian and Bisexual Women of History Who Were Obsessed With Their Dogs, Part 1

If you’ve been waiting your whole life to find people in history that really reflect who you are, today is that day! We’re examining the many ways gay, bisexual, queer…

Sally —

May 9, 2018

gal pals

lesbian history

lgbt history

Can You Name These Historic Lesbian Couples and Other Gal Pals Through the Years?

Which pair of extremely close female friends decided to “marry” each other in 1844?

Siobhan —

Apr 19, 2018

hanukkah

holiday gift guide

christmas

Lavender Menace Gift Guide: For Passionate Feminist Lesbians and Herstorical Queers

Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians. Happy holidays!

Riese —

Dec 13, 2017

#lgbthistorymonth

harlem renaissance

book lists

25 LGBT History Books to Add to Your Epic Queer History Reading List

Celebrate LGBT History Month by reading LGBT history books!

Ryan Yates —

Oct 27, 2017

lesbian history

LGBT history

celebrities (vapid fluff)

BREAKING: Natalie Barney and Liane de Pougy Break Up Because Amour Is a Lie

We could hardly believe it was real, and now we can hardly believe that it’s over.

Riese —

Oct 13, 2017

#lgbthistorymonth

lesbian history

celebrities (vapid fluff)

BREAKING: Is Charlotte Cushman Cheating On Her Wife Emma With Her Gal Pal Emma?

Charlotte Cushman is at it again!

Riese —

Oct 6, 2017

#lgbthistorymonth

lesbian history

movie reviews

CHAVELA Documentary Highlights the Pain and Poetry of the Seminal Mexican Lesbian Singer’s Life

Though her life was characterized by solitude and her love for it and the freedom it gave her, CHAVELA is a story of a remarkable person told by the people…

Raquel —

Oct 3, 2017

#lgbthistorymonth

Act Up

lgbt history

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

harlem renaissance

herstory list

lgbt history

38 Lesbian and Bisexual Women From History Who Did That Thing First

What do the first Chinese-American filmmaker, the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and the first woman to wear man-tailored shorts at Wimbledon all have in common?…

Riese —

Aug 30, 2017