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Today in LGBT History: Major! New Doc Film About Stonewall Transgender Activist

Posted on October 8, 2013 by

The Huffington Post reports that filmmakers Annalise Ophelian And StormMiguel Florez are working on a documentary about Miss Major, a transgender activist who was one of the original Stonewall Inn rebels: The Huffington Post: As an iconic figure within the … Continue reading →

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Today in LGBT History: Activist Gloria Johnson Dies at 76

Posted on September 25, 2013 by

For every Harvey Milk or Dan Savage there are thousands of others who have worked with less fame, but no less importance. Gloria Johnson was one of those people. From U~T Sandiego: Born in Los Angeles on Aug. 26, 1937, … Continue reading →

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LGBT History: Gay Marriage Wedding Photo, circa 1970

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

Though Justice Samuel Alito may think that our marriages and, by extension, our relationships are “newer than cellphones or The Internet”, this photo shows that our commitments have been happening since Justice Alito was barely entering law school himself. From … Continue reading →

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