All posts tagged "lgbtq history"
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How to Survive a Plague and the Lasting Legacy of AIDS Activism
Ahead of a free D.C. screening and candlelight vigil, filmmaker David France reflects on the movement that changed the course of the AIDS epidemic.
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Rachel Karp Dives Into America’s Remaining Lesbian Bars
In "The Lesbian Bar Chronicles," Rachel Karp documents the stories, struggles, and resilience of America's remaining lesbian bars.
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Portland’s Darcelle XV Plaque Defaced With Hate Speech
The historic marker outside the famed Oregon drag venue was vandalized with anti-gay graffiti containing violent and homophobic messages.
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U.S. Allows Pride Flag to Remain at Stonewall Monument
Trump administration settles lawsuit, agreeing the Pride flag qualifies for a "historical" exemption from NPS bans on "non-agency" flags.
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Expelled Gay Scout Returns as Leader After 45 Years
A man who sued the Boy Scouts after being kicked out as a teenager for being gay is now serving as an adult leader.
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Wisconsin’s Oldest Gay Bar Will Become a Historic Landmark
The Wisconsin Historical Society approved a historic marker for the former Milwaukee bar, which closed in 2025 after nearly six decades.
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Trump Administration Removes Pride Flag at Stonewall
Federal guidance was cited as the reason for removing the flag from the historic LGBTQ landmark, prompting backlash from the community.
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From the Archives: A 1997 Q&A With the D.C. Eagle’s Dick McHugh
In 1997, Dick McHugh reflected on leather culture, nightlife, and the early history of one of Washington’s most storied gay leather bars.
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Jason Elliott on His Year as Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather
The Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2025 winner opens up about faith, identity, and a year that changed his life.
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The History of the Hanky Code
Once a discreet language of desire, the hanky code has evolved into a lasting symbol of queer identity and culture.
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Mamdani Vows to Make New York a Trans Sanctuary City
The mayoral hopeful’s new ad honors trans icon Sylvia Rivera and promises protection, housing, and care for trans New Yorkers.
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Eartha Kitt, Unfiltered: The 1996 Metro Weekly Interview
Republished in full, our 1996 interview with Eartha Kitt captures her candid views on Hollywood, activism, Catwoman, and LGBTQ legacy.
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Park Service Erased “Bisexual” from Stonewall Monument, Then Reversed Course
Critics say the erasure -- later reversed -- shows the Trump administration won’t stop at just targeting transgender identity.
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Why Brokeback Mountain Still Breaks Our Hearts
Why we just can't quit Ang Lee's masterpiece.
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Review: Sally Captures the Brilliance and Burden of Sally Ride
National Geographic’s Sally Ride documentary tells the story of America’s first woman in space — and the hidden love she kept secret for decades.
