Queer History Archives

anti-discrimination laws

anti-gays

We Need To Talk About Colonialism Before We Criticize International Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

It is important to defend human rights and to speak out against human rights violations around the world. However, to talk about anti-gay legislation internationally, we need to talk about…

Helen —

Jan 22, 2014

bisexuality

Daily Fix

movie reviews

“Saving Mr. Banks” Erases P.L. Travers’ Queer Identity, Misses Amazing Opportunity for Representation

In my mind, to fail at LGBT inclusion in fiction is to have a failure of imagination, a lazy lack of understanding concerning the world outside of one’s self. To…

Laura Mandanas —

Jan 13, 2014

Daily Fix

LGBT history

lgbt history

Here’s Your Chance To Give Queer History (and Herstory) The National Recognition It Deserves

The National Registry of Historic Places is really low on a certain aspect of history. The National Park Service is ready to fix it — but they need our help!

Cara —

Jan 11, 2014

Nerd Culture

Queer History

geekery

Queered Science: Historic Women Pioneers

‘Extraordinary Women in Science & Medicine’, an exhibit at The Grolier Club, highlight women scientists who transcended gender-related societal constraints, including two queer women.

Vivian —

Nov 22, 2013

comics/graphic novels

Drawn to Comics

geekery

Hazel Newlevant Is Here To Draw Cool Comics, Win Prestigious Grants

Hazel Newlevant does so much great work that it would be a shame to look at just one of her comics and ignore the rest. From her weekly concert reviews…

Mey —

Nov 7, 2013

gender identity

genderqueer