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Autostraddle Acquired by Queer Wellness Company For Them

The queer online magazine will now be known as Autostraddle by For Them.

Stonewall Statues Vandalized to Protest 'Whitewashing'

Two activists say they 'rectified' the Christopher Street Gay Liberation monument by painting the statues brown and adding wigs.

Female Editors Reject AfterEllen, Other Sites' Anti-Trans Agenda

A show of solidarity against an iconic website's recent transphobia. 

Catholic School District Removes LGBTQ+ Resources

"There is a long history accusing 2SLGBTQ+ people of pedophilia and of 'corrupting' children and youth," says YouthLine Executive Director Berkha Gupta.

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Lesbian Latina Character Takes on New Meaning in Trump Era

Elena Alvarez, the teenager on Netflix's One Day at a Time, is one of the most refreshing queer characters on television.

Why Is TV Killing Its Queer Women?

We get attached to lesbian and bi TV characters just in time to see them offed -- and in an almost predictable pattern. And viewers have had enough of it. 

Mrs. Maisel's Alex Borstein on Whether or Not Susie Is Gay

While the creators have not explicitly gone there in the show, Susie has pinged as queer for viewers since the beginning. 

How the GOP Laid the Groundwork for North Carolina's Antigay Law

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory pushed HB 2 to protect from "government overreach." That language should sound familiar.

I'm Marching for the Freedom of All Women

And to strengthen everyone's resolve to fight Donald Trump, writes Laura Mandanas.

Resistance Is Patriotic

Trump incites protesters to burn flags after recommending that flag burners be stripped of their citizenship.

Women Who Paved the Way: Writer Edythe Eyde

This week's woman you should know: the founder of the first U.S. lesbian publication.

What We All Lost in Burglary of Home to South African Artist Zanele Muholi

What was taken from the home of lesbian artist Zanele Muholi was taken from all of us, says activist Melanie Nathan.

This Is the 12th Trans Person Killed in the U.S. This Year

The popular entertainer was a staple of her local LGBT community in Haines City, Fla. She was 32 years old when she was found dead Sunday. 

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How The Last of Us Did LGBTQ+ Fans Justice

Fans lauded the story of Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman's romance in the HBO show, which is based on the queer-inclusive video game.

The Supreme Court Loves Dykes on Bikes

The high court makes clear what many already know -- the word "dyke" belongs to queer women now.

Let's Burn the Bury Your Gays Trope Once and for All

Queer audiences don't deserve just any representation, especially representation rooted in constant violence.

Op-ed: Tech's Wake-Up Call From Your Transgender Coworker

I thought tech would be a progressive place to work as a trans woman. It isn't -- but it doesn't have to stay this way.

Op-ed: Is Burger King's Pride Campaign Hypocritical?

Yes, the "Proud Whopper" ad was nice, but if Burger King's corporate policies aren't actually LGBT-inclusive, is the company just paying lip service?

Op-ed: An Open Letter to The New Yorker

When The New Yorker took a look at the tension between transgender women and radical feminists, one writer says the examination was unfair.

Op-ed: Michfest's Founder Chose to Quit Rather Than Change

When mourning what was good about Michfest, blame its poor leadership for the loss.