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LGBT History

12 (More) Ladies Who Were Writing Sexy Lesbian Love Letters Before You Got Born

“I slept in your place and on your pillow — it was most as good as the cigarette you lit and gave me all gooey — not quite, for we had you and the sweet taste too — I am foolish about you I admit.”

Ryan Yates May 14, 2014 23 Comments
LGBT History

14 Locations Conducive To Lesbianism According To 1954’s “Female Homosexuality”

“The fact that both male and female homosexuals congregate on one island no doubt gives them a sense of what might be called herd-security, much like sheep gathering together under a tree during a storm.”

Riese May 12, 2014 53 Comments
LGBT History

Rebel Girls: Women’s Studies Saved My Life, And I Want It To Change Yours, Too

“I try to remain impartial about most things,” she told us, “except for two: Ronald Reagan and Phyllis Schafly.”

Carmen April 30, 2014 61 Comments
LGBT History

More Than Words: 11 “Queer” Questions From 70 Years Of Gallup Polls

What do other people think of us?! The country wants to know.

Cara April 21, 2014 8 Comments
Issues LGBT History

More Than Words: Ra Ra Bras!

Pardon my French.

Cara March 31, 2014 5 Comments
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22 Things Lesbians Said About The Internet In 1994

“I know more about dyke cultures by being net-connected. It expands my world. We are definitely trail-blazing and cutting edge.”

Riese March 31, 2014 44 Comments
Coming Out LGBT History

More Than Words: Coming Out Party

Skeletons and debutantes.

Cara March 10, 2014 9 Comments
LGBT History

100+ LGBTQ Black Women You Should Know: The Epic Black History Month Megapost

This epic megapost is your glorious opportunity to meet more than 100 amazing black LGBT women who’ve made their mark over the last 150 years.

Riese February 26, 2014 148 Comments
LGBT History

The Radtastic Black Lesbians Who Changed LGBT History and Our Lives

“As this Black History Month winds down, let’s remember that reclaiming histories is not a one-shot deal. Let’s take time to be thankful for these lesbians who kept it queer and kept it real.”

Helen February 25, 2014 6 Comments
LGBT History

More Than Words: Tomboys R Us

“Is all your delite and joy in whiskying and romping abroad like a Tom boy?” This post is for you.

Cara February 25, 2014 42 Comments
LGBT History

Idol Worship: Angela Davis Is My Ultimate Feminist Icon

Angela Davis will never be silenced, and her speaking out means that the rest of us are safely carried on the backs of giants when we do so ourselves.

Carmen February 11, 2014 9 Comments
LGBT History

More Than Words: Gay Pt. 2 — Gay Cats

Come on, you knew there’d be cats involved.

Cara February 10, 2014 4 Comments
LGBT History

8 Unintentionally Gay Vintage Wartime Posters

Reading lesbian subtext in everything since World War I.

Fikri February 7, 2014 25 Comments
LGBT History

Idol Worship: Julia Serano Talks To Autostraddle About Fixing Feminism

A lot of my favorite feminists are the feminists who stand up to the movement. Julia Serano is definitely one of them.

Carmen January 28, 2014 14 Comments
LGBT History

15 Ladies Who Were Writing Sexy Lesbian Love Letters Before You Got Born

Before there was sexting, there was inserting obvious sexual metaphors into benign-looking letters and adding romantic overtones to keep it classy.

Ryan Yates January 15, 2014 44 Comments
LGBT History

More Than Words: Gay Pt. 1 — We’re Going Gay

Happiness, Latin vaginas, northern winds, and flaming quarrels. And we’re just getting started.

Cara January 13, 2014 14 Comments
LGBT History

Here’s Your Chance To Give Queer History (and Herstory) The National Recognition It Deserves

The National Registry of Historic Places is really low on a certain aspect of history. The National Park Service is ready to fix it — but they need our help!

Cara January 11, 2014 7 Comments
LGBT History

More Than Words: Mansplaining

You don’t need me to tell you what this is.

Cara December 16, 2013 42 Comments
LGBT History

Radicalizing Cathedrals Way Before Pussy Riot: Meet The Top 10 Feminist Saints

Sometimes you just need someone to pray to when the radio won’t stop playing Blurred Lines.

Trees November 28, 2013 47 Comments
LGBT History

18 Keen Insights On Lesbian Sexual Activity From 1966’s “The Lesbian Handbook”

“It is true that sapphism is also to be met with in quite young girls, but only if they live in houses of prostitution or in girls’ colleges.”

Riese November 24, 2013 39 Comments
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