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What you need to know about the Stonewall uprising, which began 55 years ago

Some of the details are disputed, but here's what we know about what happened at the Stonewall Inn in 1969.

What Trans Elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Wants You to Know

At 80, the celebrated elder looks back on how much the trans experience has changed over the years.

LGBTQ Activists Recount the Glory, Fury of Stonewall

Laverne Cox, Mark Segal, Jim Fouratt and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy discuss what happened at Stonewall on the night that changed history in a new documentary. 

Stonewall Vet Miss Major and Her Partner Are Now Parents

After a health scare in 2019, the beloved trans elder is enjoying time with her partner Beck and their new baby.

Stonewall veteran Miss Major endorses Kamala Harris for president

The Stonewall veteran and activist announced that she is supporting Harris' campaign in light of her long pro-LGBTQ+ record.

Miss Major, Janelle Monáe Endorse Different Progressives

The gender outlaws flex their influence.

The 11 Best LGBT Documentaries of 2016

Here are some of the year's best films about true LGBT stories.

San Francisco Pride Apologizes, Honors Chelsea Manning

Other grand marshals include Ross Mathews and Janet Mock.

Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders

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

'Before Stonewall' Tells the Story of an Underground Queer Movement

The ahead-of-its-time 1985 doc that features interviews with queer activists like Ann Bannon, Harry Hay, Audre Lorde, and Frank Kameny gets a Pride Month re-release.

Arkansas Seeks to Criminalize Trans People's Restroom Use

Under a bill advancing in the state, they could be charged with misdemeanor sexual indecency with a child in certain circumstances.

Judy Garland at 100: Rufus Wainwright & Kristin Chenoweth Pay Tribute

Their new version of the "Get Happy"/"Happy Days Are Here Again" is one of the many tributes for the 100th anniversary of Garland's birth.

Drop Everything and Listen to VINCINT's New Album

The singer's highly-anticipated debut album, There Will Be Tears, is out today.

Celebs, Feminists Stand in Solidarity With Trans Women & Girls

Leaders in advocacy, business, entertainment, media, politics, and social justice have signed on to an open letter for Transgender Day of Visibility and Women's History Month.

'Sid & Judy' Doc Explores Garland's Tumultuous, Passionate Marriage

The documentary, drawing on a memoir by Garland's third husband, Sid Luft, shows what made her an icon to LGBTQ people and others.

Ivy Bottini: Listen to the Pioneering Lesbian's Last Known Interview

"I find death is a big waste of time...if you're a productive human being, why do you have to leave?" Bottini asks on the LGBTQ&A podcast.

The Politics of Caring for Our Queer Elders

Those who we owe the most to in the LGBTQ community are precisely the people who today are most often silenced. 

WATCH: Gay Heavy Metal, Trans Films, Queer Comics, and Butch Voices

More than just an ask for cash, these great new crowdfunded LGBT projects give back something for everyone, from sexy rock star images to free books for trans kids and film fest return that honors an LGBT activist who committed suicide last year.

Angela Davis on Abolition, Capitalism, and the Politics of Coming Out

"There is so much more work to be done in this country," the acclaimed writer says.

Why a White-Led LGBTQ+ Org and a POC-Led Queer Group Are Teaming Up

SAGE and GRIOT Circle are pooling resources to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ seniors -- the heads of both groups explain why more queer organizations should follow suit.

Op-ed: We Will Not Be Silent About the 'Stonewall' Movie

Larry Kramer and others can't tell us to be quiet about Roland Emmerich's forthcoming film, say 11 Latino queer activists.