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The Kilted Age: Claybourne Elder on parenting, queer history, and fashion

The Gilded Age star praises the power of theater (and gay icons), while serving fashion in this shoot by Ron Amato.

Trans Violinist Crowdfunds Her Carnegie Hall Dream

If successful, the 34-year-old musician will make Carnegie history as the first African-American violinist in venue history.

George Takei releases kids' book about his childhood in internment camp

My Lost Freedom tells the story of a shameful chapter in American history.

Josh O’Connor & Paul Mescal Star in the Gay Romance “History of Sound”

This WWI film follows a life-changing love story and the history of American folk music.

President Obama Honors African-American LGBT Community

President Obama delivered remarks at the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Saturday. 

A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords

The attempt on Donald Trump's life Saturday was only the latest instance in a long history of violence against American political leaders.

Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding

Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

The Rich Queer History of American Drag Queens

The art form will likely outlast attempts to restrict it.

WATCH: Preview of Tomorrow's Supreme Court Argument

It'll go by fast, but tomorrow's oral argument will change the course of American history.

Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders

The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.

How the Gay Agenda Took Over TV

Matt Baume’s new book explores the fascinating relationship between queer history and the American sitcom.

WATCH: California Takes Big Step in Becoming First to Outlaw 'Reparative' Therapy

Speaker John A. Perez, the first out gay person elected to lead a state House in American history, speaks in support of the bill.

Nancy Pelosi Won't Run for Leadership Post, Marking the End of an Era

Pelosi, a vocal LGBTQ+ rights advocate, is a towering figure in American politics with a history-making legacy of shattering glass ceilings.

As the first out trans person in Congress, Sarah McBride is ready to fight for us

The history-making congresswoman is fiercely focused on the real issues affecting most Americans — and is not deterred by ongoing far-right rhetoric.

LGBTQ+ Americans: History Is on Our Side

"There is a movement underway today and it is driving toward inclusion."

Either Clinton or Sanders Would Break the Glass Ceiling

Americans will make history by picking a Democrat for the White House — regardless of who it is.

10 Things to Know: Bayard Rustin

Here's a rundown on the man responsible for one of the largest peaceful demonstrations in American history.

Chick-fil-A Returns to U.K. After LGBTQ+ Rights Backlash Forced a Retreat

The American chicken chain has a long history of donating money to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations

Was Bob Dole an LGBTQ+ Ally?

Probably not, but he should go down in history as one of American democracy's most notorious defenders.