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10 LGBT women who changed history

A full list of powerful and important queer women could go on for days—but in honor of Women’s History Month—here is a list of 10 of our favorite pioneers! This list, in no particular order, includes the mothers of…

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The pandemic is taking a heavy toll on woman and LGBT people

A year’s worth of polling and research data analyzed exclusively for The 19th confirms what many are painfully aware of: The pandemic continues to exert a heavy toll on women and LGBTQ+ people. Economic reports and public health data have…

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Gay club celebrates Dolly Parton’s vaccine with 50-foot mural

The LGBTQ+ world rejoiced upon hearing the news of Dolly Parton’s COVID-19 vaccination — and one gay club created a colorful commemoration. Strut, a gay club in Costa Mesa, Calif., commissioned a 50-by-20-foot mural depicting an angelic likeness of the…

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Pence will address an LGBT hate group in first speech since loss

Former Vice President Mike Pence (R) will address a far-right anti-LGBTQ group in his first speech since leaving office. The organization has close ties to hate groups. Pence has a long history of associating with religious right organizations that promote…

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Republicans believe transphobia will win back voters

Republicans have declared war on transgender Americans, and in particular young trans people. A record number of bills are pending in state legislatures to limit trans youths’ access to health care and to sports, a sign that the party has…