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The organization that began as a separatist record-producing collective came to symbolize all that defined lesbianism. Then they set out to sea.

Responding to J.K. Rowling: It’s Past Time for Lesbians to Speak Out

Two lesbian feminist activists talk about why it's important to denounce trans-exclusionary language.

Indigo Girls on the History of Queer Women Musicians Who Shaped Them

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers discuss their musical history and the very lesbian and queer roots of what's been called "women's music."

Olivia: Out to Sea

After 35 years as a leading lesbian-focused business, Olivia faces an ongoing lawsuit by former executives that could mean stormy weather.

Olivia: Out to Sea

Will an ongoing lawsuit by former executives mean stormy weather for Olivia?

Holly Near Is Still Singing After All These Years

She was the first out lesbian in People magazine, an originator of the women's music movement, and a costar in several big-name TV series (like Mod Squad) and films (such as Dogfight, alongside River Phoenix). We talk with Holly Near about her huge new album and a life of devotion to LGBT rights.

Reclaiming lesbian: Why the label ISN'T problematic & the TERFs can't have it

Two proud lesbians take on the most complicated debates around the L word and explain why they will never give it up.

PHOTOS: 4,200 Lesbians Cruise to the Caribbean

From Aruba to Curacao to Fort Lauderdale, the women onboard Olivia's 40th Anniversary Southern Caribbean Cruise got to help make a little history. Here's a look at the cruisers.

Tennessee City Will Have Pride After Republican Mayor’s Tie-Breaking Vote

Franklin's mayor said that the First Amendment dictates that the organizers can have the event on public property.

Reasons For Pride 2013

Read why Edie Windsor, Wanda Sykes, Magic Johnson, Calpernia Addams, and a host of other folks are making us feel good this summer.

My Mississippi Coming-Out Party

You can go home again, writes EastSiders' Kit Williamson.

Rose McGowan: My Life Is Like 'The L Word'

Playing another witch in Conan the Barbarian, the Charmed alum opens up about her gay sister, her education by drag queens, and how she feels about her gay bestie criticizing her outfits on Fashion Police.

35 transgender and nonbinary people who died by violence in 2023

The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people continues.

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Bloody But Unbowed, LGBT Orlando Tries to Carry On

Victims and hostages speak out after the deadliest mass shooting in American and LGBT history claimed 49 lives at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"