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Silverstein was also known for making the presentation before the American Psychiatric Association in 1973 that led to the removal of homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual’s list of mental illnesses.
The groundbreaking politician chats with The Advocate about her inspiring new memoir, Burn the Page.
"There is so much more work to be done in this country," the acclaimed writer says.
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The actor opens up about being out as a teenager before Hollywood forced him back into the closet.
We spoke with the pioneering trans elder a month before her passing.
The politician's new memoir shares every inspiring, heartbreaking, drunken moment of her history-making career.
The singer talks about her journey to becoming a queer icon, new music, and her debut book, The Memory Librarian.
"A lot of us learn about love is by loving our friends," R. Eric Thomas says.
A titan of the queer canon, Andrew Holleran returns with his first book in 16 years.
The historian Hugh Ryan will change how you think about our history.
The artist talks about what it was like being an out gay couple in the 50s and 60s.
"I was a political lesbian for many years. I just loved being around lesbians."
"I didn't think I'd see 30, honestly," the four-time Olympic gold medal-winner says.
Currently starring in The Conners on ABC, there is zero precedent for the actress' remarkable career.
Ruthie Berman and her wife, Connie Kurtz, successfully sued the New York City Board of Education for domestic partner benefits in 1988.
The actor looks back on his historic career amidst a lifetime of "gender issues."
Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker talks about the immense barriers she's faced in the health care system.
Barbara Satin says, "It's part of my DNA...I work to try and make things better for people, including myself."
