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Smithsonian Institution Building in Washington DC Commonly known as The Castle

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Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding

Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

Lonnie G Bunch III Secretary Smithsonian Institution Nina West performing washington dc drag queen

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Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)

Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.

Representative Mark Pocan Smithsonian Institution building National Mall Washington DC

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Democrats Introduce Bills to Create National LGBTQ+ History and Culture Museum

Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.

Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz auctioned off for $32 million

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smithsonian museum

Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding

Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

Smithsonian puts artifacts from activist Frank Kameny on display

A collection of artifacts from renowned gay activist Frank Kameny is now on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

President Obama Honors African-American LGBT Community

President Obama delivered remarks at the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Saturday.

Frank Rich Takes on Smithsonian Censorship

Did Ivanka and Hillary Finally Force Trump to Confront Anti-Semitism?

President Trump finally denounces attacks on Jewish intsitutions, but it came after his daughter and presidential rival tweeted similar messages.

Oped Why Frank Kameny Is Part of Our Smithsonian Collection

Matthew Shepard Remembered in Emotional Interment Service

Shepard's ashes were interred today at the Washington National Cathedral.

What's Gay About the Smithsonian's African-American Museum? A Lot

From art to protest, the inextricable ties between black life and LGBT life are an "integral part" of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)

Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.

Foundation May End Smithsonian Support

Jason Wus Dress Going to Smithsonian

Gay Comedian Sampson McCormick Will Make History on Coming Out Day

McCormick will break a glass ceiling, all while honoring iconic African-American artists and comedians.

Pete Buttigieg Is Not the First Gay Man to Run for President

Republican Fred Karger says the mainstream media is erasing his historic 2012 campaign.

From The Archives Frank Kameny Talks

Democrats Introduce Bills to Create National LGBTQ+ History and Culture Museum

Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.

The Bullhorn of Harvey Milk and Cleve Jones Displayed at Smithsonian

One of the most familiar emblems from the early days of the gay rights movement is now in the Smithsonian Museum: Harvey Milk’s bullhorn.

The Ruby Slippers sold for $32M had been stolen & lost for 13 years

Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz went missing for over a decade. Now, they've been sold for $32 million at an auction.

Homophobia Blamed For Smithsonian Controversy

Ruby Slippers Recovered, But Search for Thieves Continues

It took 13 years, but Dorothy's famous shoes have finally come home.

Kameny Farewell Viewing Scheduled for November 3

The Real-Life Indiana Jones Is a Lesbian

With Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in theaters now, Smithsonian anthropologist Dr. Jane MacLaren Walsh, a crystal-skull expert and a lesbian, is getting international attention. Michael Gardner asked her about the skulls, the film, and her role in it all

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Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

A collection of artifacts from renowned gay activist Frank Kameny is now on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

President Obama delivered remarks at the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Saturday.

President Trump finally denounces attacks on Jewish intsitutions, but it came after his daughter and presidential rival tweeted similar messages.

Shepard's ashes were interred today at the Washington National Cathedral.

From art to protest, the inextricable ties between black life and LGBT life are an "integral part" of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.

McCormick will break a glass ceiling, all while honoring iconic African-American artists and comedians.

Republican Fred Karger says the mainstream media is erasing his historic 2012 campaign.

Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.

One of the most familiar emblems from the early days of the gay rights movement is now in the Smithsonian Museum: Harvey Milk’s bullhorn.

Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz went missing for over a decade. Now, they've been sold for $32 million at an auction.

It took 13 years, but Dorothy's famous shoes have finally come home.

With Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in theaters now, Smithsonian anthropologist Dr. Jane MacLaren Walsh, a crystal-skull expert and a lesbian, is getting international attention. Michael Gardner asked her about the skulls, the film, and her role in it all