With the advances of the LGBT cause hanging in a balance, President Barack Obama has nominated Merrick Garland for the post of Supreme Court justice.

Welcome to the sex lives of 1950s' LGBT Hollywood celebrities. it was a period when sex was oozing out of the bedroom, especially in Hollywood.

Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren called on delaying Republican senators to "do their job" on selecting a nominee for the US Supreme Court.

Edie Windsor and Jim Obergefell will be honored at the 3rd Annual American Military Partner Association National Gala this May for fighting for LGBT rights.

What are lesbians' favorite cars? If you believe the stereotype, we lesbians supposedly love big cars-- the bigger, the better! What do you think?

Isadora Duncan revolutionized dance into what we know it today, but she was a great lover of both men and women and grew up amidst hardship and tragedy.

The screenplay for the movie Carol, adapted from Patricia Highsmith's lesbian novel, made us curious: just who is the scriptwriter Phyllis Nagy?

It blows when a relationship breakup happens, whether it's your first relationship with a girl or your umpteenth. Here's how to survive the breakup.

The Matrix filmmaker Lilly Wachowski, formerly Andy, has come out as a transgender woman, following in the footsteps of her sister, Lana Wachowski.

The Supreme Court has reversed an Alabama ruling on lesbian adoption rights in a case involving two lesbian parents over their adopted children.

Though the lesbian umbrella covers all sorts of lesbians, we thought it would be interesting to deconstruct the different lesbian types we've come across.

The Wheel of Fortune is spinning, with Eclipses, Spring Equinox, and important planetary shifts in the offing. Pisces energy will highlight creativity, but make reality a bit slippery. Fiery planetary energy will push events forward towards the end of the month. Mars in Sagittarius brings an energetic thrust to our personal desires. It can also make some people a little pushy, too. Use this vibration to tackle projects that require action and enthusiasm. The Quarter Moon in Sagittarius on March 1, 2016 will make compelling aspects to many planets for a few days. But take note: this is a better time to follow through on projects that have already begun, not to start new ones. There’s a Total Solar Eclipse at 18 degrees Pisces on March 8, 2016. It’s also a Supermoon, which will ratchet up the energy even more. Eclipses tend to be rather “fateful” and this one will not disappoint. The Sun and Moon in Pisces will be in opposition

The Well of Loneliness is well-known among lesbians for being the first novel about the love between women. But who was its author, Radclyffe Hall?

After your first date, what can you expect when you've begun a lesbian relationship? Here are some of our observations of what happens next.

A study has reported that by allowing young transgender children to live as the gender they identify, they do as well psychologically as other children.

Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon have made great leaps in the past few years, most notably the rise of cartoon shows with queer visibility.

The Human Rights Campaign released a report warning of an alarming wave of anti-trans state bills nationwide for this year.

Dr. Nergis Mavalvala, who helped prove Albert Einstein's theory on gravitational waves, is a self-described "out, queer person of color."

Lesbian News reprints Sara Jaffe's interview with Phyllis Nagy on writing the script for 'Carol' and creating a different kind of love story.

Blues singer Bessie Smith had a tumultuous life despite her magnificent gift, but she couldn't escape being a lesbian despite acting as straight.

Expect a lot of fun at the Dinah Shore Weekend, an epic five-day world-renowned weekend event in Palm Springs, California on March 30 to April 3.

If you're reading Lesbian News, then you know you probably are. But for those who aren't sure, here are a few questions to test yourself.

Britain's 'gay Oscars' has been announced with global icons and top music talent leading the British LGBT Awards shortlist-- but not everyone is happy.

The Center for American Progress has called for humanitarian parole to help reunite LGBT people separated by discriminatory laws in their countries.

With the rise of net and cable shows, do you think there are enough LGBT TV show and movie characters today as compared to the past few years?

Montreal is turning into the place to visit this year with a full queer-positive exhilarating cultural calendar, from opera productions to drag shows.

Homosexuality was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder thanks to the effort of activist Barbara Gittings.

There are consequences if you say something terrible, as Nike drops Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao for giving an anti-gay declaration.

It's no surprise that a study has discovered there's a connection between LGBT seniors and their pets to being healthy both physically and mentally.

Thanks to television and movies, we've got six modern takes of fictional lesbian couples that we've come to love. Are your favorites on our list?

As far as the Republican Party is concerned, you can't really expect much from the Republican candidates when it concerns LGBT issues.

The United Nations recently released a set of six LGBT commemorative stamps to promote a global campaign for LGBT equality.

When you're a lesbian dating lesbians, what can you expect? Here are a few tips on how to date a girl-- when you’re a girl on your first date.

The rise to power of Adolph Hitler and the Nazi regime encouraged them to go after the Jewish race while also targeting homosexuals and lesbians.

Here's one way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other: by checking out some cool shows on Netflix and chill, you know.

If ever you were curious how male-to-female gender surgery works, the European Society of Urology details how it would happen in a video.

Having celebrity parents can't be easy on a kid. For US singer-songwriter Elle King, however, she knew that she wanted to be a "badass bitch."

With the US presidential election this November, Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in favor of advancing LGBT rights further.

In celebration of Black History Month, Lesbian News looks at a number of black lesbian women who made a mark in their respective fields.

After an album release and getting engaged last year, Lucy Spraggan started 2016 on a busy note with an acoustic tour throughout the UK and Ireland.

Tee Corinne had been described as “one of the most visible and accessible lesbian artists in the world” but these words don't give her justice.

Twenty years from now, people will remember The L Word as the TV show that blew the lid off the once-quiet, under-the-radar lesbian community.

Researchers have made a major AIDS medical breakthrough in finding a vaccine and a possible functional cure for HIV, thanks to a recent study.

Indulge us if we go for a little girl-on-girl action at the movies. Some of the best lesbian film moments are those that involve steamy sex scenes.

February begins with a big “Green Light”. Read the Lesbian News February 2016 FEMASTROLOGY By Victoria Bearden and get your monthly horoscope.

When Holly Woodlawn died last December, she ensured her legacy would help others through the Holly Woodlawn Memorial Fund.

GLAAD has announced the nominees for its 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including the movies The Danish Girl and Carol.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which is why Mona Elyafi has some great gift recommendations for couples who want to celebrate this February.

We'll be the first to admit that we don't know all there is about lesbianism. The truth is, there are a lot of lesbian facts that we don't know.

Are you out with your doctor? Here's why you should disclose your sexual identity to your health care provider to get the best health care that you need.

After a tumultuous past year, the 9th OUTmusic Awards has bounced back with the announcement of its winners last January 24.

The US Marine Corps is instituting some major changes to address the gender gap, even as the US military opens its frontline combat positions to women.

New York transgenders have a reason to rejoice with a state regulation that bans discrimination and harassment against transgender people.

Rejoice! After 6 long years, comedian/singer-songwriter Margaret Cho will be releasing her new studio album, American Myth, this April.

English poet and novelist Vita Sackville-West knew how to lead a scandalous life, but without letting it interfere with her quite honorable status.

A couple of LGBT surveys have come out this year, detailing the current state of the LGBT struggle as well the state of the LGBT community itself in the US.

For straight people who want the lowdown on lesbian sex, the phone lines are open and we're now taking in a handful of questions.

We all know you can't rely on Hollywood to show lesbians in a good way. But a lot of times, lesbian movie characters are also shown in a bad light.

A targeted backlash from legislators and activists against the LGBT community via a number of anti-transgender 'bathroom bills' is coming.

Transgender couple Clair Farley and Jim Howley first met in 2009, got married in 2011. and are now trying to start a family in this video of My Life.

Two of the hottest names in the music scene are going to make an appearance at the biggest lesbian event in the planet of its kind: The Dinah.

Though Lorena Hickok is now always mentioned in connection to Eleanor Roosevelt, Hick was considered one of the best journalists of her time.

When feelings of attraction to the same sex was regarded as a mental illness back then, lesbians and gays were subjected to literally shocking treatment..

LPAC is backing Hillary Clinton in the coming elections as the presidential candidate who'll support the LGBT people in the years ahead.

Suffering from brain cancer, Jeanne Cordova, a lesbian pioneer and force of nature for LGBT civil rights, has died at the age of 67.

Rock star David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after an 18-month battle with cancer. He had just celebrated his birthday by releasing a new album.

The 2015 AFI Awards celebrated a year of movies and TV shows with a luncheon at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, California last January 8.

Things are set to go wild at the historic Explorers Club this January with the 2016 NY WILD Film Festival scheduled on January 28-31.

The impact and reach of AIDS and HIV have overshadowed other lesbian and bisexual sexual diseases. Here are a few to watch out for.

If The Human Project is to believed, they wanted to know what happens when a lesbian kisses a straight guy. This is the result.

An experimental medical surgery in the US may soon give hope to trans men who want to make the medical transition via a sex reassignment surgery.

LGBT fans of Star Wars may have more reasons to get excited after a fan theory that posited one of the movie's characters, Poe Dameron, as possibly gay.

Let the stars guide you as you start a new year ahead. Read the Lesbian News January 2016 FEMASTROLOGY By Victoria Bearden and get your monthly horoscope.

A recent study noted that support for LGBT players and rights by professional sports franchises leads to more favorable feelings toward these sports teams.

Members of the LGBT community may not consider visiting Cuba for a vacation. But surprisingly, Cuba is reportedly opening up to a quiet LGBT revolution.

For some good vibes reading for the start of 2016, here are 3 stories about Town Hall Apartments, Chicago's first LGBT-friendly Senior Housing facility.

We found the movie about Queen Christina of Sweden so fascinating that we decided to look up her history. Here are 5 facts about The Girl King.

With legal marriage realized for the LGBT community, the next dream for LGBT partners may soon come true: to be biological parents of their own children.

LGBT comic book characters are finally having their day in the sun as comic book publishers are more willing to have diversity in their comic book titles.

LGBT rights got a boost this month from the US after Congress passed a spending bill for the fiscal year of 2016 that would support LGBT equality abroad.

Catch Grammy award-winning artist Melissa Etheridge rock in a concert cruise, 'Melissa Etheridge & Friends Rock the Boat', from October 31 to November 5.

If you're going to welcome the New Year, you might as well do it in style. So why not celebrate at Las Vegas' only gay New Year's party, Evolve Las Vegas?

To celebrate Christmas Day, we thought you'd appreciate this video that shows the 13 LGBT milestones that changed the world in 2015.

]If we were to consider the lesbian myths that have circulated in the past, there was a time when lesbians were perceived as alien as Steven Spielberg's ET.

The FDA has rescinded their ban of gay men from blood donation, but only if they inhibit themselves from having sex with other men for one year.

Given the days of outing female celebrities who were secretly lesbian are over, here are six celebrity-lesbians who were once married to men.

The cases of three UK transgender women imprisoned in an all-male prison have drawn attention to the general plight of transgenders in prison.

The ILGA has come out with a video on how people can help stop LGBT violence and discrimination, based on the OHCHR's recommendations.

Now on its 12th run, Europe’s favorite ski pride festival-- the Arosa Gay Ski Week-- is back again this 2016 with more fun events planned for you!

Known for walking on the wild side as well as appearing in Andy Warhol's films, Holly Woodlawn died of cancer last December 6 at the age of 69 in LA.

A global report has warned that not only do LGBT people face dangers from anti-LGBT violence, but also LGBT activists and HIV service providers.

A study reported that midlife and older gay men suffer from "internal gay ageism," or the feeling of not being appreciated in the gay community.

Singer-songwriter Cory Morgenstern wants us to know that when faced with political correctness this holiday season, just sing: "It's Christmas."

With the legalization of gay marriage nationwide, you shouldn't forget to update your legal documents as you need all the legal protection you can get.

Su Rynard's award-winning 'The Messenger', a documentary about the ecological plight of songbirds, comes bearing wisdom-- and a warning-- for all of us.

For this December, if you really want to get into the cheer of the season, why not check out Terese Genecco and her Little Big Band play at the Iridium?

Who was Sappho of the Isle of Lesbos? All we know of this legendary Greek poet comes from historical bits and pieces, fragments of her work, and her name.

There's a proposal to mark June 26 as LGBT Equality Day in the US. Who would have thought that the 26th of June would have such importance?

According to a study done by the University of Essex, women may be bisexual or they may be lesbian, but there's no such thing as a straight woman.