LGBT history

LGBT history

novel

literature

The True Price of Salt: On the Book that Became “Carol”

“There are many American readers for whom The Price of Salt would still be a revolutionary, shocking, immoral novel, the kinds of readers who have never, to their knowledge, met…

Gabrielle Bellot —

May 10, 2016

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

Drawn to Comics: “The Complete Wimmen’s Comix” is the Collection You’ll Want to Show Off

The Complete Wimmen’s Comix is simply one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen. I’m proud just to hold it in my hands, I’m proud just to have it…

Mey —

Feb 23, 2016

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

The Complete History of Transgender Characters in American Comic Books

The most comprehensive and expansive look at trans representation in American comics you’re likely to find.

Mey —

Nov 17, 2015

greatest hits

LGBT history

gender

10 Trans Women Pioneers They Definitely Didn’t Tell You About In History Class

While it’s important to acknowledge famous names like Christine Jorgensen and Lili Elbe, it’s also important to talk about other trans women who might be less well-known, but have had…

Mey —

Nov 15, 2015

bisexual awareness week

Bisexual Resource Center

lgbt history

We’ve Always Been Here: Honoring Bisexual History, Imagining Bisexual Futures

Historical texts often subsume bisexual activists into the Gay movement or ignore their contributions altogether. Recognizing the historical work of bisexual activists and movements is key to our continued struggle…

Adrian —

Sep 23, 2015

2016 presidential race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: House Passes Two Anti-Choice Bills, Really Really Wants to Defund Planned Parenthood and More News

Planned Parenthood created a new video series about consent, an infographic on the issues bisexuals face, a mother and daughter were assaulted in an anti-gay attack, Shadi Petosky, a trans…

Yvonne —

Sep 22, 2015

greatest hits

harlem renaissance

lgbt history

12 Women They Didn’t Tell You Were Queer In History Class

Really unclear why we didn’t spend at least one semester reading Emily Dickinson’s love letters to her girlfriend.

Riese —

Sep 11, 2015

greatest hits

interview

movie features

How Dare They Do This Again: Stonewall Veteran Miss Major on the “Stonewall” Movie

“These people need to be acknowledged for the role they played. And that they existed! It’s so important that they at least realized that Marsha and Sylvia existed and that…

Mey —

Aug 10, 2015

gay history 101

LGBT history

lgbt book reviews

Read A F*cking Book: The Right Side Of History

These 30 essays provide important context and understanding of individuals, movements and moments that formed the greater whole of a long fight for queer liberation, one that is far from…

Adrian —

Aug 7, 2015

feminism

herstory in our pants

lgbt history

Rebel Girls: Meet (Some Of) the Gal Pals of the Suffrage Movement

We’ve broadly written off intense and deep relationships between these fearless suffrage leaders as “friendships” for years, but it’s worth considering what we’re erasing when we do.

Carmen —

May 13, 2015

california gay history

lesbian history

lgbt history

Booths for Ladies: An Unauthorized History of the Lexington Club

The idea of this building housing regular, straight people drinking regular, straight drinks was peculiar to me. So I set off into various archives to learn more, uncovering a total…

Ivy Schlegel —

Apr 30, 2015

feminism

LGBT history

lgbt history

Rebel Girls: 7 Suffragists You Probably Didn’t Learn About in School

I wanted to take today’s lesson as an opportunity to totally school you on the suffrage comrades they didn’t teach you about in school, but there’s a ton, so I…

Carmen —

Apr 29, 2015