LGBT groups were up in arms in condemning the white nationalist rally that took place in Charlottesville over the weekend that resulted in violent clashes.

Amelie Mauresmo was the world's top tennis player before she retired. She also came out as a lesbian while at the top of her career-- and never looked back.

This is the story of Felice Schragenheim, a Jew hiding secretly in Berlin during the Second World War, who fell in love with Lilly Wust, a German girl.

Vasu Primlani, like Ellen DeGeneres, is not only a comedian, but also a businesswoman and activist. She also has received a prestigious presidential award.

LGBTQ publications (including LesbianNews) are always thankful for the bravery of Edythe Eyde, who published the first lesbian magazine in the US.

While most of us dream of a job that would pay us to drink, YouTube star and LGBT champion Hannah Hart managed to score that same dream job.

Pauli Murray was a poet, a writer, a feminist, a labor organizer, a civil rights lawyer, and then finally, an Episcopal priest. But she also had a secret.

President Trump said there are transgender healthcare costs allowing transgender people in the military service. But how much does it really cost?

Visual activist and photographer Zanele Muholi documents the LGBT communities that don't have a voice in their own countries because of the lack of rights.

From the reality TV show The Real World to a nationally-recognized sports athlete and Crossfit coach. bisexual Emily Schromm has come a long way.

Djuna Barnes occupies a prominent place in lesbian history for writing some of the most influential books on lesbianism, but she refused to identify as one.

A feminist and lesbian radical artist, zine publisher, photographer, and filmmaker, K8 Hardy does queer art that crosses borders and asks questions. .

The expanded LGBT initialism was meant to be more inclusive, but it can be challenging for some. How encompassing does the label have to be?

Writer Jane Bowles was overshadowed by her husband and fellow writer, Paul Bowles. But her underrated stories have been regarded as the work of a genius.

Doubles star Casey Dellacqua garnered the spotlight recently after speaking out against tennis legend and fellow Australian Margaret Court.

Tove Jansson from Finland was a well-known children's book author and illustrator, but it's not as well-known that she went on to prefer women.

Professional squash superstars Duncalf and Grinham recently came out as gay and revealed that they are in a romantic relationship with each other. Australia’s Rachael Grinham (former World No. 1) and England’s Jenny Duncalf (former World No. 2) met through the sport, falling in love after competing against each other professionally. The pair dominated the world of squash for years. They hold six gold medals and 44 tour titles between them. Duncalf and Grinham: Coming out With their decision to publicly come out, the two women have become the first openly gay active professional squash players. The couple discussed their relationship with US Squash Magazine. “There was a period in the very beginning when Jen was afraid of people finding out, but we’ve not hidden it for a long time now and it’s not going to come as news to most people who know us,” Grinham said. “We felt that if by openly ‘coming out in professional sport’ we could help just one person feel more

Gertrude Stein was an American author and poet known for her modernist writings. She was an influential member of the "Lost Generation," a term she coined.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman, one of the most important feminist thinker in the late 1800s and early 1900s, spent her whole life trying to break free.

74% of terminally ill LGBT patients face discrimination while their loved ones suffer from insensitivity, according to a major new UK study.

As the first lesbian to be elected in the legislative government of Australia. Penny Wong is in the news for her aggressive push for same-sex marriage.

Natalie Clifford Barney is known for being an American expatriate in Paris. However, she's also been described as the Queen of Lesbians during her time.

LGBTQ sexual orientation has always been argued by opponents as being influenced by environment. But our sexual orientation was never a choice for us.

Icon of the tennis world and the first openly gay athlete, Billie Jean King was able to wave the flag for women's equality by winning a single tennis match.

It used to be that the LGBTQ coming out was a rite of passage. Nowadays, it can be as simple as posting a Facebook status message.

Adrienne Rich is considered one of preeminent American poets. But she's also well-known for her political stance as feminist and activist.

Be inspired by the story of Elaine Noble, the first out lesbian elected to state legislature in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1974.

When it comes to male gaze, there’s nothing like porn-- specifically lesbian porn-- that excites straight men the most. Here's the reason behind it.

Golfer Babe Didrikson was one of the greatest all-around athletes of all time, during a period when gender discrimination was quite normal.

Just when you thought that the Republicans in Congress had had enough of President Donald Trump's AHCA, it's now back in the limelight again.