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Survey finds support for Biden's withdrawal but uncertainty on Harris's chances of winning

Democrats, however, express a great deal of confidence in Kamala Harris in the new poll from The 19th and SurveyMonkey.

Americans Divided on Use of Chosen Pronouns in Schools, Survey Finds

Legislation and public opinion clash over student pronoun recognition.

Americans Don’t Want Politicians Focusing on Transgender Issues,  Survey Finds

Most Americans also believe that lawmakers don’t know enough about transgender issues to make policies.

Saoirse Ronan & Kate Winslet to Play 19th-Century Lovers in 'Ammonite'

The film featuring Ronan, the sought-after star of Mary Queen of Scots, and Oscar winner Winslet, who's played queer twice before, begins production next year.

HBO's 'Gentleman Jack,' About 19th-Century Lesbian, Gets Second Season

Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle will be back to play a lesbian couple circa 1832 in the series based on Anne Lister's diaries. 

Mozambique Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relationships

The African country overturned a 19th-century law forbidding 'vices against nature.'

PHOTOS: The Eclectic Pride of Brussels

Belgian Pride is in its 19th year and brought out tens of thousands on the streets of Brussels.

Judge Rules for Marriage Equality in Pennsylvania

If his ruling is not appealed, the Keystone State would be the 19th in the U.S. with marriage equality.

Artist Spotlight Aaron Smith

Smith's fascination with the 19th century and all things tonsorial manifests in canvases thick with neo-fauvist color.

Lesbian Romance in Kate Winslet & Saoirse Ronan Film Sparks Backlash

The family of 19th-century paleontologist Mary Anning does not approve of the filmmakers giving her a female love interest. 

Artist Spotlight: Adi Nes

Adi Nes's staged, themed images are like the grand salon paintings of the 19th century; they appeal to all the senses and inspire contemplation.

With Itali Marlowe's Killing, at Least 19 Trans People Killed in 2019

Itali Marlowe is at least the 19th trans person killed in the U.S. and the second black trans woman killed in Houston this year.

Number 19: Trans Woman Killed Near Chicago in March

Keyshia Blige, who died in a shooting in a Chicago suburb in March, has become the 19th confirmed transgender woman killed in the U.S. this year.

PHOTOS: 6 Kisses That Created a Stir

A poster depicting a fictional gay kiss between a 19th century composer and a beloved Russian poet has Kazakhstan up in arms, and filing lawsuits.

Gentleman Jack May Get Third Season Despite HBO's Cancellation

HBO has canceled the lesbian drama Gentleman Jack, set in 19th-century England, but another season is possible elsewhere.

Sevigny, Stewart Subvert the Homicidal Lesbian Trope in 'Lizzie'

Playing 19th-century lovers, Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart take an ax to the patriarchy (literally) in the new film Lizzie

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.

A Russian Valentine We Don't Expect Putin Will Keep

Damian Siqueiros's "To Russia with Love" crowd-funding project portrays iconic queer figures from Russia's history, tracing a line from 19th century to the present.

Katherine Waterston & Vanessa Kirby Meet in Fiery World to Come Clip

In an exclusive clip ahead of the Sundance premiere of The World to Come, two 19th-century neighbors find a new way to pass their days together. 

SPORTS: Airborne Grace

What did you do this weekend? Tom Daley and competitors from around the globe flew through the air in agonized elegance an the 19th FINA Diving World Cup in China.

The Real Story of the Female Hunter of Delaware County

Lucy Ann Lobdell quickly gained a reputation as a marksman during the 19th century. But after leaving home, Lobdell proved something different altogether -- a transgender man.