The Turn-of-the-Century Lesbians Who Founded The Field of Home Ec
Flora Rose and Martha Van Rensselaer lived in an open and acknowledged lesbian relationship. They also helped found the field of home economics.
Why Was Roger Casement Hanged?
A century after being executed as a traitor, Roger Casement continues to fascinate.
Gay Culture: Ancient Wonder or Modern Creation?
Even at more open-minded times, gays and gay culture is always seen as a frivolous—a decorative, added bonus of civilization.
The Ongoing Legal Plight of LGBTQ Refugees
Until governments recognize the right to freely express sexual and gender identity, safe haven for LGBTQ refugees is uncertain at best.
Why Naming Anti-Gay Violence Matters
The Orlando shooting was an act of anti-gay violence, an element of the story many politicians have ignored.
From Dorm Rooms to Bathrooms: The Long Fight for Gender Equality
Before current uproar over transgender people and bathrooms, the country debated the place of coeducation in American society.
The Real Meaning Behind Russia’s Eurovision Controversy
The annual Eurovision contest often serves as a stage on which political tensions play out.
The Lonely City: What Past Artists Tell Us About the Present
What can we learn from Lonely City artists like David Wojnarowicz in our age of hyper-connectivity?
Cisgender Actors in Transgender Roles: The Theatrical Roots of The Danish Girl
If Eddie Redmayne wins an Oscar for The Danish Girl, he will be the most recent in a string of cisgender actors lauded for portraying a transgender figure.
