Illustrations of Josephine Baker, Sylvia Rivera, Angela Davis, Stormé DeLarverie, Margaret Chung, Billie Jean King, and Edie Windsor
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7 People To Remember This Women’s Equality Day And Beyond

In a time where women’s history and LGBTQ+ history are facing erasure, remembering the heroes of the past is more important than ever. Our world has been shaped in so many ways by people who dreamed big and forged hope despite the obstacles by unapologetically advocating for others. Unfortunately, women’s contributions to human advancement are too frequently glossed over, misattributed, or forgotten. This is also true for women’s involvement in the LGBTQ+ movement. Countless women have put their lives on the line to fight for equity and the rights we all deserve. Without their leadership and heart, LGBTQ+ rights would…
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My Second Coming Out

As a kid, I was really good at following the “rules.” Growing up in a more conservative suburb outside of St. Louis, Missouri, my goal was to fit in: that I’d find a good husband, get a decent job, have a couple of kids, travel when I could, live a good life. Like I was expected to, like I was supposed to. Being a lesbian never felt like an option. While I didn’t experience much blatant homophobia, it wasn’t talked about. I didn’t let myself think that I might be gay until college. I was so scared of breaking the…