13 LGBTQ+ scientists you should know
From the first woman in space to recent Nobel Prize winners, we're celebrating some of the queer pioneers who have expanded our knowledge across the years.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
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10 Things to Know: Sally Ride
The first American woman (and possibly the first LGBT person) in space will receive a posthumous honor from the president this week.
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Lego Honors Sally Ride and Other 'Women of NASA'
The toy company has made a figurine set depicting female astronauts and space pioneers.
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Sally Ride and Nina Otero-Warren to Be 1st LGBTQ+ Faces on U.S. Coins
The women will be featured on quarters in 2022 as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program.
OCTOBER 12, 2021
A New World at NASA
Today's space program has a different atmosphere than the one Sally Ride encountered, say gay NASA workers.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
20 Game-Changing Queer Women to Celebrate Women's History Month
From Gladys Bentley to Mercedes de Acosta, here are 20 queer women who paved the way in their fields of work.
MARCH 8, 2023
Kristen Stewart to play lesbian astronaut Sally Ride in 1st lead TV role
Kristen Stewart is headed to outer space in this new limited series.
JUNE 10, 2024
When Sally Ride Saved the Space Program
This lesbian pioneer challenged notions of gender and science, but her efforts following the Challenger disaster might remain her greatest contribution.
JULY 20, 2019
Navy Commissions Research Ship Named for Sally Ride
The R/V Sally Ride, which bears the name of the late lesbian astronaut, will help save the environment through research-gathering voyages.
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Honoring The First Lesbian in Space
Google's doodle pays homage to the first female NASA astronaut, who was revealed to be lesbian following her death.
MAY 26, 2015
Chicago Adds 7 Plaques of LGBT Heroes
Bronze plaques honoring Cole Porter, Sally Ride, Audre Lorde, and more LGBT luminaries from history are being added to Chicago's Legacy Walk.
OCTOBER 11, 2014
Astronaut Accused of Hacking Ex-Wife's Bank Account From Space
Anne McClain denies the accusation.
AUGUST 26, 2019
There's Now a Pride Flag on the (Simulated) Moon
Out Astronaut, an organization encouraging LGBTQ+ participation in space and science, planted the flag during a test at a Florida laboratory.
MAY 1, 2023
20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world
Remember our rich history — it goes way back.
JULY 8, 2016
Sister of Sally Ride Talks Antigay Discrimination With Cenk Uygur
The death of Sally Ride and revelation that she was a lesbian highlight antigay discrimination and has some wondering if NASA has space for out LGBT people.
JULY 25, 2012
PHOTOS: Ride, Rustin Awarded Medal of Freedom
The gay pioneers were among 16 honorees awarded the highest civilian honor at the White House Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Sally Ride, First (Gay) American Woman in Space, Dead at 61
The accomplished pioneer loses a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
JULY 23, 2012
WATCH: Stephen Colbert Asks Biographer, Did Space Travel Make Sally Ride Gay?
The satirical faux pundit put the question to Ride biographer Lynn Sherr.
OCTOBER 3, 2014