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10+ groundbreaking moments in lesbian history you should know about
From the first conviction for lesbian activity to Ellen coming out on primetime TV, here are some important events in lesbian history.
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Susan B. Anthony was a lesbian hero but they don’t teach you that in history class
Are we finally willing to tell the truth about her life and work on her 200th birthday?
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Pete Buttigieg sent a lesbian icon a personal letter to say his candidacy “stands on” her shoulders
Kay Lahusen got an unexpected gift for her 90th birthday, a letter from Mayor Pete hoping he can “make you proud.”
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This history-making lesbian actress played Romeo & broke many women’s hearts
You’ve got to read about the wild, unexpected and true life of 19th century lesbian actress Charlotte Cushman — it’s nothing short of incredible.
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Meet the woman who quietly made sure Democrats became LGBTQ friendly
If Democrats wanted support from organized labor, Wohlforth wanted support for LGBTQ rights. And she was the woman in the position to make it happen.
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In 1928, the ‘Mother of the Blues’ recorded an amazing lesbian anthem
She was singing about how she could “talk to the gals just like any old man” over 40 years before Stonewall.
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Marriage equality wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for these lesbian icons
You probably don’t know these mothers of the modern lesbian movement – even though you owe them a debt that can never be repaid.