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Russian poetry contest bans entries from transgender poets

Organizers said the contest is open to all except those who have “cheated” or “changed” their gender.

This Puerto Rican Feminist Poet Reminds Us All of Our Own Power

Where has Denice Frohman been all our lives? Writing words, of course. 

WATCH: Poet Eviscerates Michele Bachmann in 1 Minute

Sierra DeMulder's slam poem, "To Michele Bachmann," lays bare the antigay animus that runs in the Congresswoman's family.

WATCH: Neb. Teen Can Read LGBT Poem on Local TV

After initially claiming that Michael Barth's award-winning poem 'promoted personal agendas,' the Nebraska School Activities Association reversed its course and will let the teenager read his piece on local public television.

Watch Incredible LGBT Poets Spit Fire at Brave New Voices

Watch young queer writers speak up and out at Brave New Voices, the world's largest spoken-word competition for poets under 20.

Artist Spotlight: Brian Kenny

"I think making art is the most beautiful and effective way for me to act inclusively with the universe."

How RuPaul Became the Star of Sundance

During a festival of high cinematic art, RuPaul's Drag Race may have been the biggest draw.

Lili Reinhart on Her Bisexuality, Crystals, 'Riverdale,' and Poetry

"Do I need to make it a magazine cover to tell people I'm bisexual?"

Historic Night at Golden Crown Literary Awards

Lesbian literary pioneers and first-of-their-kind moments made the 2015 Goldies a night to remember.

Different for Girls: Top 5 Offbeat Lesbian Meccas

What's a girl to do once she's crossed off San Francisco, New York, West Hollywood, and Portland, and done the Dinah to death? It's time to trot to these off-radar, lesbian hotspots.

Mathu Andersen: 'I Am the Wig Whisperer'

RuPaul's longtime creative collaborator and makeup artist discusses wigs, fame, and the art of Instagram in anticipation of his upcoming Los Angeles exhibition.

New Doc Chronicles the Inspiring Story of Gay Politician Malcolm Kenyatta

Al Roker executive produced Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn, a film that examines Malcolm Kenyatta's political rise.

Forty Under 40: Arts

Tarell Alvin McCraney heads up an impressive list of out media professionals that includes Lucky Michaels, Ariel Schrag, Matthew Lew, Rebecca Walker, and Christopher Wheeldon.

South by Southwest: the madness continues

Neither rain nor bad sound mixes nor St. Patrick's Day drunks keeps our Austin correspondent from catching one show after another at the fabled music fest

Op-ed: Seeking Asylum, Finding Strength

One queer person shares his journey from being outed at school in South Africa to seeking asylum in New York City.

The Lost Language of Kickball

For some gay and lesbian adults, having been chosen last in P.E. class inflicts a wound they still feel today, keeping them from enjoying sports and wreaking havoc on their self-esteem. Judy Kamilhor examines the "chosen-last syndrome" and other traumatic childhood sports experiences -- and shows how to overcome them.

This Actress Had a Forbidden Lesbian Affair in 1844

Read about a 19th-century affair in this excerpt of Lady Romeo: The Radical and Revolutionary Life of Charlotte Cushman, America's First Celebrity.

Don't Snicker at Miss America's Lesbian Contestant

Yes, beauty pageants are troublesome. But put aside your cynicism and appreciate the progress of having an out Miss Missouri.

Between The Lines With Bookish Lesbians

Bookish lesbians found one another in the queer bookstores of an earlier era -- and they also discovered community there.