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“A brave, powerful memoir” (People) that will change the way we look at identity and equality in this country, from the activist elected as the first openly transgender member of Congress in U.S. history “The energy and vigor Sarah has brought to the fight for equality is ever present in...

Brought to you by Penguin. How can we create a better world for LGBTQ+ people? 35 extraordinary voices share their stories and visions for the future. We talk about achieving 'LGBTQ+ equality', but around the world, LGBTQ+ people are still suffering discrimination and extreme violence. How do we...

Latinos across the United States are redefining identities, pushing boundaries, and awakening politically in powerful and surprising ways. Many—Afrolatino, indigenous, Muslim, queer and undocumented, living in large cities and small towns—are voices who have been chronically overlooked in...

On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village, was raided by police. But instead of responding with the typical compliance the NYPD expected, patrons and a growing crowd decided to fight back. The five days of rioting that ensued changed forever the face of gay and lesbian life. In Stonewall, renowned historian and activist Martin Duberman tells the full story of this pivotal moment in history.

The Straight State is the most expansive study of the federal regulation of homosexuality yet written. Unearthing startling new evidence from the National Archives, Margot Canaday shows how the state systematically came to penalize homosexuality, giving rise to a regime of second-class citizenship that sexual minorities still live under today.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR The riveting story of the conflict over same-sex marriage in the United States—the most significant civil rights breakthrough of the new millennium "Full of intimate details, battling personalities, heated court cases, public persuasion...

**She’s Such a Lesbian Podcast** is a bold, funny, and unapologetically queer podcast hosted by real-life partners Dyse and Katz—wife-and-wife, best friends, and co-owners of the mic. Together, they dive headfirst into lesbian culture, relationships, marriage, sex, healing, pop culture, and the everyday chaos of loving women loudly and proudly. With Dyse’s raw honesty and Katz’s grounded perspective, the show blends humor, vulnerability, and real talk you won’t hear anywhere else. From unfiltered conversations about love and intimacy to deep discussions on identity, growth, and ...

Winner of three book awards, The Lavender Scare masterfully traces the origins of contemporary sexual politics to Cold War hysteria over national security. Drawing on newly declassified documents and interviews with former government officials, historian David Johnson chronicles how the myth that homosexuals threatened national security determined government policy for decades, ruined thousands of lives, and pushed many to suicide. As Johnson shows, this myth not only outlived McCarthy but, by the 1960s, helped launch a new civil rights struggle.

In this collection of essays, Lambda Literary Award-winning writer and longtime activist and performance artist Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha explores the politics and realities of disability justice, a movement that centers the lives and leadership of sick and disabled queer, trans, Black, and brown people, with knowledge and gifts for all. Care Work is a mapping of access as radical love, a celebration of the work that sick and disabled queer/people of color are doing to find each other and to build power and community.

Marriage equality has surged across the country. Closet doors have burst open in business, entertainment, and even major-league sports. But as longtime advocate Michelangelo Signorile argues in his most provocative book yet, the excitement of such breathless change makes this moment more dangerous than ever.

Can you be LGBTQ+ and be a Conservative? In this podcast we want to show you that you can! This podcast will dive into some of the hottest political, cultural, and social topics going on in the US. We will uncover the hidden truths in these subjects. We also want to encourage people to do their own research and make conclusions based on facts and/or common sense. We want this podcast to be a safe place no matter your gender identity or political party, so come party with us!

Politically esoteric conversations between two married Lesbian Ladies, full of laughs, spicy opinions and a dash of conspiracy! Sit back, grab your favorite snack, and hang out with us while we rant into the void together!

Two Friends. Two stories. Too much? Chris and Emma are two friends separated by the Atlantic ocean. Each episode they bring a bonkers story to the table from their own country. Each story poses a question which they may or not be able to answer. Like: 'Should I do hot yoga in my bathroom?', 'How far would you go for a Greggs sausage roll?' and maybe... 'Is my rabbit a lesbian?'. Expect life changing philosophical debate (sort of), embarrassing admissions, plenty of LGBT+ life affirming stories and LOTS of laughs! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @Mylesbianrabbit Email us at ...

Queer lesbian & wlw media coverage, including recaps of the most popular television shows and reviews of movies that feature strong queer characters and content. Each episode features host Amanda Costner and a guest, where they break down tv show episodes or movies. Was it good? Was it bad? Was it medium? We go over all that and more, with lots of laughs along the way! Typical recaps last between 30-60 minutes. The type of television content we cover includes shows like First Kill, Gentleman Jack, The L Word: Generation Q, Dickenson, Batwoman, Harlem, Grey's Anatomy, Station 19, Four More ...

"Supreme Court Restores Visitation Rights to Lesbian Adoptive Mother" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Liptak and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Gay and Lesbian High School Students Report 'Heartbreaking' Levels of Violence" is from the August 11, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jan Hoffman and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

A League of Their Own Recaps | Amazon Prime's reboot A League of Their Own looks to showcase a cast full of women as well as multiple queer characters. The tv show is different from the movie, yet manages to pay homage to many of the iconic moments from the cult classic 1992 hit. Each episode will be covered and recapped by host Amanda Costner and an LGBTQ guest. They will breakdown what happened and discuss big moments from the episode. Character discussions as well as light-hearted debates on plotlines from the season make each episode an enjoyable listen.

Session recordings from Australia's LGBTIQA+ conference

The Rainbow Advocate is a weekly program and podcast created to raise awareness of LGBT centric political issues. The show celebrates noteworthy rainbow advocates in society, identifies issues in need of reform, and interviews influential individuals in a position to promote change on those issues. Presented by Evalyn Venture. Podcaster: Penn Russell.

The Informer is a national weekly queer news update covering the latest news and information in a rapidly changing time from Australia’s only LGBTIQA+ radio station, JOY 94.9