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This future can be realized by standing in solidarity with—and taking direction from—the vibrant queer and trans organizing led by queer and transgender youth on the Christopher Street Pier in New York City, as well as with campaigns happening south of New York City, like the sex workers in Washington, D.C., organizing against prostitution free zones or the trans women of color in Memphis, Tennessee, organizing in response to the police violence against Duanna Johnson.

On the role that queer people of color play in resisting oppressive policing.

By Che Gossett, Reina Gossett & A.J. Lewis

Xena: Warrior Princess was a flawed, but crucial role model for many lesbian fans in the 1990s.

By Francie Diep

All of that bullying is leaving a lasting impression.

By Tom Jacobs

Where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer folks live and move has long been of interest to some researchers.

By Francie Diep

Gay men are still men and what woman wants to live near so many of them?

By Lisa Wade

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Crimes targeting black and transgender Americans persist, but they are under-reported and under-recorded.

By Lauren Kirchner

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For this Gay Pride Month, let’s thank Madonna for scandalizing the nation by embracing (sometimes literally) the LGBT community.

By Sharon Marcus

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Specialists have moved away from sex-changing baby males with small penises and recommending vaginoplasties in very young children as they become less phobic about sex atypical (but healthy) organs.

By Alice Dreger