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Meet Gay Bob, the Out and Proud Anatomically Correct Disco-Era Doll

Unlike Barbie's Ken, this doll is packing – and we have the pic to prove it.

What Came of the Stonewall Rebels

With today marking the anniversary of Stonewall, we take a look at some of the people who participated in the riots and how Stonewall shaped their lives.

Stonewall Hits The New York Stage

Hit the Wall, re-creating the first night of the Stonewall riots, opens in New York.

VIDEO: Who's Missing From the 'Stonewall' Trailer?

The power of the Stonewall riots lies in all of the diverse people who participated. It's a problem when the story singles out one group and erases others.

New 'Stonewall' Clip Features LGBT Pioneer Marsha P. Johnson

The clip is released amid criticism of its trailer, which some say belittled the role of trans activists and people of color in the Stonewall riots.

Jon Stewart Slams Critics of Obama's Stonewall Mention

On The Daily Show Tuesday night, Jon Stewart took a retrospective look at the major news networks' coverage of President Obama's second inauguration, including the collective conservative conniption over the president's mention of the 1969 Stonewall Riots.

Fearless + Fighting Back: Lambda Legal’s plan to protect LGBTQ+ and HIV rights

"Fueled by the fearless spirit of our queer and trans pioneers who lived their truth well before the Stonewall riots, our champions against heartless AIDS bigotry, and our courageous grassroots leaders, we are fearless in the face of this new wave of hatred," writes Kevin Jennings and Jenny Pizer of Lambda Legal.

Stonewall Riot Girl

With husband and filmmaking partner David Heilbroner, celebrated documentarian Kate Davis tackles the ugly truth about the Stonewall riots in Stonewall Uprising. Why? Ask her ex-girlfriend.

NYC's Oldest Gay Bar Considered for Historic Preservation

Julius' was the location of a historic protest three years before the Stonewall riots.

Philadelphia Pride Group Disbands, Cancels Event Amid Controversy

Philly Pride Presents had been criticized for a transphobic Facebook post that cast police as victims in the Stonewall riots.

Beyond Stonewall: 9 Lesser-Known LGBT Uprisings

As the anniversary of Stonewall is upon us, we take a look at other uprisings, riots, and protests that forever changed LGBT history.

'Drunk History' Outshines Awful 'Stonewall' Film

Comedy Central is winning praise for its far more accurate portrayal of the Stonewall riots, starring trans actresses Alexandra Grey as Marsha P. Johnson and Trace Lysette as Sylvia Rivera.

New York City subway station to be renamed in honor of Stonewall

A bill passed by the state legislature now awaits the governor’s signature.

The Advocate's 1969 Article on The Stonewall Riots

The Advocate's September 1969 article colorfully chronicles the tumultuous Stonewall riots, known as the major spark that ignited the modern gay rights movement.

Will the Stonewall Plaque Erase Trans People's Role in Riots?

Trans activists say the use of the term 'gay' as an umbrella term erases the historic importance of trans and gender-nonconforming people in the riots that launched the modern LGBT equality movement.

WorldPride Comes to NYC for Stonewall's 50th

Global festivities will take place in the Big Apple in 2019, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

NYC Monument Will Honor Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

Transgender activists before the term transgender was used, the two were key figures in the Stonewall riots.

PHOTOS: NYC Pride Guide Names Stonewall's Next Generation

Marking the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in 1969, the NYC Pride Guide rolls out an impressive portfolio.

LGBTQ Doc 'Before Stonewall' Was Ahead of Its Time 34 Years Ago

The 34-year-old documentary that gives voice to queer people whose bravery preceded the events of the Stonewall riots has been rereleased.  

Waiting to Land

Martin Duberman takes a look back on George H.W. Bush's inaction on AIDS, Bill Clinton's gaffes on gays in the military, and the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall riots with Waiting to Land: A (Mostly) Political Memoir.