LGBT budget destinations

Vacation time is almost here you're worried about funds? Worry not as Lesbian News has some ideas on the best LGBT budget destinations for this summer.

Joanna Russ

In a field dominated by men, Joanna Russ broke the glass ceiling as a science fiction writer, radical feminist, and out lesbian.

arts funding slash - Donald Trump

President Trump plans to cut arts funding like the NEA. But the budget for these is still way less than the budget for the Trump Towers security.

LA Pride Parade

It's now official: the iconic LA Pride Parade for this year will be a protest march in solidarity with the upcoming National Pride March on June 11.

Edith Windsor

Edith Windsor helped paved the way for same-sex marriage when she sued the government for real estate taxes she inherited from her late wife’s properties.

LGBT veterans- St. Patrick's Day Parade

A group composed of LGBT veterans will be allowed to march during Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade after organizers backtracked on barring them.

Sofia Kovalevskaya

Sofia Kovalevskaya is regarded as the first major Russian female mathematician, breaking gender barriers during her time. She was also a secret lesbian.

Jeanette Winterson

Novelist and prolific writer Jeanette Winterson is noted for her ability to infuse her writing with her passion as a lesbian and a feminist.

Anne Lister

Despite being a 19th century woman, Anne Lister could be considered a modern lesbian: an adventurer, a landowner-- and a woman who loved women.

Glitter ash project

Parity encouraged the clergy to remind Americans that there are LGBT who are Christians via the Glitter Ash Project during Ash Wednesday.

Abby and the Myth

If this is the first time you've heard of Abby and the Myth, sit back and let us tell you about our favorite lesbian Buddhist multi-instrumentalist.

Dinah Shore Weekend

Three special guests will be hitting the stage at the Dinah Shore Weekend 2017 in Palm Springs: DJ Keala Kennelly, Lady Cultura, and Lizzo!

artist Lili Lakich

The artist Lili Lakich looks at the world through neon-lit glasses, once setting up a museum to what she considers America's greatest art form.

Evan Rachel Wood

TV and movie actress Evan Rachel Wood is speaking out as a bisexual in a time when bisexuals don’t have a voice or a face to represent them.

Queer siblings

We've always wondered what it would be like to have queer siblings as well. Here are some thoughts on the matter by LGBT people who who had one.

Lesbian bars - San Francisco

One avenue to get to know the history of lesbians is to understand the culture of lesbian bars, especially those in San Francisco.

Lesbian valentine date

When it's February 14 and you're out of plans, here are some spur-of-the-moment ideas for a lesbian Valentine date.

Behind a successful lesbian is another successful lesbian. That's the case for Kate Clinton and long-time partner Urvashi Vaid.

lesbian identity

Lesbian identity or queer identity? Should sexual identities change with the times, or remain committed in this day and age?

Margaret Wise Brown

Though Margaret Wise Brown is best known for her children's books, she was also a bisexual who had tempestuous love affairs.

queer identity

Is the lesbian identity giving way to the queer identity? Are identities also adapting with the times? We look at the evidence.

Julie d'Aubigny

Julie d’Aubigny was a cross-dressing swordswoman, opera singer, and mistress to both men and women rich and powerful.

Amanda Nunes

MMA fighter Amanda Nunes is known as the first openly lesbian UFC champion, and she's not ashamed to let the world to know it.

Robin Roberts_Good Morning America

For Good Morning America TV show host Robin Roberts, 2013 was a milestone period as she finally came out after an illness.

Lesbian key rings

The lesbian key rings is one of the most symbolic languages of lesbians, a way to clue others by hanging them on their pants.

Gia Carangi

Before the likes of Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Claudia Schiffer made supermodels a big thing, there was Gia Carangi.

Financial guru Suze Orman is known for her TV shows and books. She also believes in being open about being a lesbian.

Girl code for lesbians

If this is your first time to be in a lesbian relationship, there's a girl code for lesbians that you can follow so you won't feel lost.

Lorraine Hansberry

Lorraine Hansberry became famous for her play, 'A Raisin in the Sun.' However, what a lot didn't know was that she was also a lesbian.

Obamacare

What does it means for the LGBT community when the Republican majority in Congress strips Obamacare without any replacement? Definitely nothing good.