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'Lover of Men' explores the gay side of Abraham Lincoln

While historians have argued over the nature of the revered president's relationships with men, a new documentary concludes that they were indeed romantic and sexual.

The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they are and what they mean

The flag is the brainchild of activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF).

Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important

First celebrated in 1866 in Texas, it's now a federal holiday.

A gender-bending Civil War soldier's tale comes to the musical stage

Sarah Rosetta Wakeman presented as a man to fight for the Union. Now Wakeman's story is the subject a musical play, written by Jenn Grinels and featuring nonbinary actor Ari Notartomaso.

PHOTOS: Civil War LGBT — and Feminist — Heroes

A photo exhibit celebrates those who crossed gender lines to serve in the Civil War.

Georgia Is Currently Fighting Its Own Civil War

Will the state embrace progress, or will a handful of Republicans drag it back to the past? Georgia Equality's Jeff Graham is fighting for the former.

Lee Daniels: 'Star' Saw the 'Civil War' Coming

The out writer discusses his new musical drama's transgender storyline and the role of entertainment in the wake of Donald Trump's election.

Omarosa: Robin Roberts Declared 'Black Woman Civil War'

The former White House staffer claimed that ABC’s Robin Roberts's "Bye, Felicia" comments on Good Morning America started "a black woman civil war." 
 

Rep. Steve King Promotes New Civil War With Violent, Transphobic Meme

"One side has about 8 trillion bullets, while the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use," says the meme showing red and blue states battling it out.

Disasters Not Being Caused By Marriage Equality

Have you noticed a hurricane, an earthquake, or a fireball from heaven today? Neither have we.

Out Congressman David Cicilline Threatened Over Trump Impeachment

"Civil war is on" was one of the milder messages left for the congressman after he introduced an article of impeachment.

Horrific Sexual Abuse of Gay and Bi Men, Trans Women Reported in Syria

Survivors of sexual violence during Syria's civil war detail their sufferings in a new Human Rights Watch report.

Bernie! Hillary! Bernie! Hillary! Oh, What's the Difference

Let's put an end to the LGBT civil war brewing over these two supportive candidates and focus on the real enemy, writes Amanda Kerri.

Romanticizing the Confederacy Is Sick and Wrong

Slavery is America's original sin. Don't forget that for a minute, Trump administration.

WATCH: 'Avengers Age of Ultron' Clip Leaks Online

Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. clash in in this new leaked clip from the upcoming film.

Protesters Topple Confederate Statue in North Carolina

Students at the University of North Carolina tore down Silent Sam. 

Milo Yiannopoulos: 'I Lost Everything Helping Put Trump in Office'

The disgraced former Breitbart editor took to Parler for his latest rant.

President Bush is trashing the Constitution

Justin Deabler is a lawyer in New York City, but he may be better known to millions of TV viewers as a Hawaii cast member of MTV's The Real World. Like most gay men and lesbians, he is furious that the president and conservative lawmakers are backing the Federal Marriage Amendment. To him, the president is trashing the country's most precious document for short-term political gain

Man Arrested for Throwing Drink at Bigot Congressman Steve King

King and his party were doused when they ate lunch at an Iowa restaurant on Friday.