#lgbthistorymonth

#lgbthistorymonth

90s nostalgia

lgbt history

Revisiting “Hothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist” in a World Needing Her More Than Ever

Despite her early resonance, Hothead Paisan has faded from lesbian and queer cultural memory. Today we’re bringing her back.

Maddy —

Jan 3, 2019

#lgbthistorymonth

Lists/Top 10s

politics + activism

The Riot Isn’t Over: 6 Movements and Organizations that Map Militancy in LGBT History

Regardless of whether you ultimately see the use of militant force as an admirable tactic, the truth is that any progress the queer community has made is at least in…

Raechel Anne Jolie —

Oct 25, 2018

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bisexuality

lgbt history

I Went Looking for Bisexual History, and Found Online Connection and Community

The first time I googled “bisexual history,” one of the top hits was an article called “Are you worried your partner might have a bisexual history?”

Mel —

Oct 23, 2018

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lesbian avengers

lgbt history

The Lesbian Herstory Archives Guard Our Past, Give Us Hope for Our Future

The weekend Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court, I visited the Lesbian Herstory Archives and spent the day with coordinators Maxine and Saskia to learn about our past…

Vanessa —

Oct 22, 2018

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lesbian history

book lists

13 Mind-Expanding Nonfiction Books to Read for LGBTQ History Month

Pick up one of these 13 books about LGBTQ history and learn about your queer and trans ancestors!

Casey —

Oct 18, 2018

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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

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amelia earhart

lgbt history

Monday Roundtable: Our Favorite LGBTQ Historical Figures

It’s LGBTQ History Month, and not a moment too soon! It’s absolutely necessary at this moment in time to remember some of the icons of our collective queer past who…

the team —

Oct 1, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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