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Inside the Stonewall: A Lesbian Rebel Finally Breaks Her Silence

I went to the Stonewall Inn with an older woman when I was 17 on June 27, 1969, my first…

Rusty Rose and Faith Reidenbach

Jun 25, 2026

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How to Become a Deadly Misandrist Fairy Vampire

Even one cauldron full of blood is one cauldron we didn’t have before!

Siobhan

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Apr 18, 2017

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Queer Folklore: M Is for Macha, Mythical Irish Queens of Misandry

Moral of the story: don’t be a dick to pregnant people. Obviously. You shouldn’t need a morality tale to tell you this.

Siobhan

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Apr 7, 2017

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16 Lesbian Power Couples From History Who Got Shit Done, Together

Just some low-key relationship goals for ya.

Riese

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Mar 31, 2017

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Queer Folklore: The Morrigan Is A Goddess for Protest

The Morrigan has always seemed wildly queer to me. The sort of army boot-wearing femme-butch blend who uses the word “dyke” like a clenched fist aimed at the patriarchy.

Siobhan

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Mar 21, 2017

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“When We Rise” Is What The World Needs Now, Especially You

ABC has dedicated eight primetime hours to a sweeping miniseries charting LGBT history from the ’70s ’til a few years ago and it’s pretty great except for the bad wigs.

Riese

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Feb 27, 2017

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9 Lesbian and Trans Women Activists In the Spotlight Of “When We Rise”

Summaries of the historical events chronicled in “When We Rise” and background on some of the incredible women portrayed in this historical miniseries, debuting tomorrow on ABC.

Riese

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Feb 26, 2017

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Swords, Satan and Sexuality: Queer Nuns of the Past

“Somehow convincing the convent that she genuinely wanted to take holy orders Julie entered the nunnery with her girlfriend. Around a month in an elder nun died of natural causes…

Siobhan

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Nov 17, 2016

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VIDEO: It’s A Cold And It’s A Broken Hallelujah

Kate McKinnon’s cold open on tonight’s Saturday Night Live wasn’t funny at all, but it was something else.

Riese

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Nov 12, 2016

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LGBT History

Inside the Stonewall: A Lesbian Rebel Finally Breaks Her Silence

How to Become a Deadly Misandrist Fairy Vampire

Queer Folklore: M Is for Macha, Mythical Irish Queens of Misandry

16 Lesbian Power Couples From History Who Got Shit Done, Together

Queer Folklore: The Morrigan Is A Goddess for Protest

“When We Rise” Is What The World Needs Now, Especially You

9 Lesbian and Trans Women Activists In the Spotlight Of “When We Rise”

Swords, Satan and Sexuality: Queer Nuns of the Past

VIDEO: It’s A Cold And It’s A Broken Hallelujah

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