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Today in Gay History

The 55 Biggest Homophobes of the Last 55 Years

The LGBT rights movement has had its share of villains. These are some of the worst.

Today In Gay History: Matthew Shepard Political Funeral March

18 years ago today a march was held in NYC for Matthew Shepard. 

Today in Gay History: Montgomery Clift Born in 1920

From queer to eternity....

Today in Gay History: Herbert Ruche Became First Openly Gay Member of the German Parliament

While in office, he advocated for AIDS research and financial support for those seeking treatment.

25 Important Life Lessons from Paris Is Burning

The classic documentary on New York's ball culture was released theatrically 25 years ago today. Open the library, we're going to do some reading

Today in Gay History: Oscar Wilde Convicted of Gross Indecency

With recent legal developments in the restriction of privacy, the trials of Oscar Wilde and "the love that dare not speak its name" are particularly pertinent. 

Monét X Change Spills Some Herstoric Tea in Educational Web Series

This is the America liberals want.

On the 40th anniversary of Milk Day, look back on five ways Harvey helped define the LGBT liberation movement.

On the 40th anniversary of Milk Day, look back on five ways Harvey helped define the LGBT liberation movement.

Today In Gay History: AIDS Memorial Quilt Put On display In D.C.

AIDS Memorial Quilt makes its inaugural debut. 

Remembering James Dean on His 86th Birthday

A look back at the youth icon and his widely discussed sexuality

Today in Gay History: The First Spirit Day Is Celebrated Worldwide

The story behind the viral LGBTQ anti-bullying awareness holiday.

'Brokeback Mountain' Was Published Today in 1997

"It was his own plaid shirt, lost, he’d thought, long ago in some damn laundry...stolen by Jack and hidden here inside Jack’s own shirt, the pair like two skins, one inside the other, two in one.”

Today in Gay History: France Becomes First West European Country to Decriminalize Homosexuality

The French got the right idea much earlier than other major nations, decriminalizing homosexuality in 1791.

Why Coco Chanel Is the OG Fashion Diva

Born on August 19, 1883, the designer was controversial until the end.

Prince William Makes History as First Royal to Cover of a Gay Magazine

Prince William graces the cover of LGBT magazine Attitude in the UK