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Explore LGBTQ+ history with these must-read banned books

From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.

ESPN Columnist Comes Out, Is Engaged

The sports journalist is engaged to partner David Kitchen.

WATCH: Time for Pat Robertson to 'Stuff It'

Commentator Jonathan Capehart called on faith leaders to condemn the homophobia of Robertson and his ilk.

HIV Plus columnist LeRoy Whitfield dies

LeRoy Whitfield, a writer who focused on the battle against AIDS among African-Americans, died after living 15 years with the disease himself--while refusing to take medication for it. He was 36.

Clueless Columnist Quits Business Insider, Republishes Piece

Daniella Greenbaum quit Business Insider after the removal of her column -- which is now published on a conservative website.

Bisexual Gossip Columnist Liz Smith Dies at 94

Liz Smith, who once described her bisexuality as "gender neutrality," passed away on Sunday in her New York home of natural causes. She was 94. 

Aspen Columnist Inspired to Come Out by Gus Kenworthy

A Colorado-based writer found the courage to tell his readers he's gay after learning about the professional athlete's journey to acceptance.

NYT Columnist Charles Blow on Being Labeled Bisexual

In his upcoming memoir, the columnist reveals he's attracted to both men and women but doesn't embrace the term bisexual.

TV Critic Calls Coverage of Gay Rights 'Disproportionate'

The latest column from media critic Joe Concha is headlined "Supremely Tiresome: The Gay Marriage Issue Is Inescapable On TV, Radio, Facebook."

NYT Columnist Calls Out Obama on Warren Selection

New York Times columnist Frank Rich took to the op-ed pages Sunday to rail against President-elect Barack Obama for his selection of conservative pastor Rick Warren to deliver the opening prayer at January's inauguration. Rich said Obama's explanation that the decision was intended to shine a light on the "wide range of viewpoints" is unacceptable.

Deb Price, Pioneering Columnist on LGBTQ+ Issues, Dead at 62

Price, a lesbian, had the first column on LGBTQ+ issues to be nationally syndicated to mainstream outlets.

The Advocate's Queer Sex Columnist Lands Book Deal on 'Sluthood'

Alexander Cheves discusses how his forthcoming Love, Beastly: Essays on Sluthood will tackle stigma and shame. 

Elle Columnist E. Jean Carroll Accuses Trump of Rape

In a new book excerpted by New York magazine, columnist E. Jean Carroll says Donald Trump raped her in the 1990s.