Sappho, often hailed as the "Tenth Muse," was a lyrical poet from the island of Lesbos in the 7th and early 6th centuries BCE. Though only fragments of her vast body of work survive, her influence on Western literature...
Ten years after Obergefell v. Hodges affirmed marriage equality nationwide, its foundational protections face renewed threats. Despite the 2022 Respect for Marriage Act, which codifies federal recognition of same-sex marriages, the possibility of Obergefell's overturn by the Supreme Court...
Kittredge Cherry is a lesbian Christian author, minister, and art historian known for her work in LGBTQ+ spirituality and the arts. Ordained by Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC), she served as MCC's National Ecumenical Officer, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights at...
Bella Abzug died in 1998. She was a trailblazing feminist and politician, and also a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights long before it was mainstream. As a Congresswoman from New York, she championed legislation to prohibit discrimination based on...
Norman Pittenger died in 1997. He was a prominent Anglican minister, teacher, and theologian, recognized for his contributions to process theology. Born in New Jersey, he taught at the General Theological Seminary in New York for over three decades...
Ruth Ellis died in 2000. She was a remarkable African-American lesbian activist whose life spanned a CENTURY of profound social change. Born in Springfield, Illinois, she lived openly as a lesbian from a young age, a rarity for her...