Now there's an interesting idea suggested by former Bond Girl Dame Diana Rigg: why not have a lesbian James Bond who gets to kiss a lot of girls?

Religious Christian schools in the US are pushing the federal government to waive laws that protect the LGBT students using Title IX.

Comedian Bridget McManus' web TV series Maybelle is drawing interest, about a gay woman in the South trying to win her high school love back.

It doesn't surprise us that after it had been adapted, the movie Carol recently received the Best Picture Award from the New York Film Critics Circle.

After World War 2, the Daughters of Bilitis was formed by a group of lesbians who wanted to come out with other lesbians.

Marvel TV's Jessica Jones is taking television by storm, but it's a supporting character we're more interested in, a lesbian lawyer named Jeri Hogarth.

Get ready for something wild this December. Read the Lesbian News December 2015 FEMASTROLOGY By Victoria Bearden and get your monthly horoscope.

Almost 35 years since the AIDS virus was first discovered, the perspective of a generation that lived under its shadow is different from today's generation.

For the holidays, the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association has released their second 10 best LGBTQA films list. Is your favorite on the list?

Rock icon David Bowie has constantly re-invented himself throughout the decades, this time as co-playwright for his play Lazarus. So what's it all about?

From Washington, DC to New York and Los Angeles, The Danish Girl is making a splash as film reels start rolling in movie houses throughout the US.

When playwright Larry Kramer decided to use his anger against discrimination and AIDS, he created a paradigm shift in how the world saw the virus.

Who hasn't seen a film and felt a thrilling connection to the lesbian movie characters on the screen? We suppose that's why we like a particular movie.

Sex toys have lost their image that they're for singles only as couples use it to spice up their sex life. But they're also causing envy for some.

The death of Sandra Moran last November 7 left us a legacy not only of her stories but also the lessons she was trying to impart to us in her writing.

The US government is quietly ensuring LGBT refugees allowed into the country can bring their same-sex partners as well, even if they aren't legally married.

For her role in creating the film "Transgender, At War and in Love," filmmaker Fiona Dawson will be honored by the White House as a "Champion for Change."

As a powerful voice for the trans people. Sylvia Rivera is now the first trans person to have a portrait in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.

The use of the biblical passage of Ruth 1:16-17 in heterosexual weddings is ironic, given that these lines were uttered between two women, Ruth and Naomi.

The new documentary Janis: Little Blue Blue by Oscar-nominated director Amy J. Berg will show people Janis Joplin's story and music through her own words.

Though one can survive LGBT bullying in school, the psychological effects can lead to mostly negative effects and this can spill over to adulthood.

After reversing a court order that a child fostered with a lesbian couple be removed from their home, Utah judge Scott Johansen has opted out on the case.

A study reported that bullying has gone down in states that carry anti-bullying legislation, though more research is needed to determine its effectiveness.

Art lovers can listen to guest lecturer and American sculptor Alice Aycock while viewing her work at Art Basel Week Miami Beach 2015 this December.

Congress is set to hold its first-ever forum on anti-transgender violence next week in response to the 'epidemic of violence' against transgender people.

Chinese actress Anna May Wong, who later became an icon to the gay community, had never married. She had once proclaimed: "I am wedded to my art."

Visionary photographer Honey Lee Cottrell, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer last September 21, was known for pioneering lesbian erotica in the 1980s.

The LGBT community was shocked when Houston voted against Proposition 1, or the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, which bans sexual and gender discrimination.

If you were to check out European lesbian films today, it would seem like there is an infusion of new blood despite their old world regard to sexuality.

The downside of the SC ruling in favor of same-sex marriage last June is that domestic partner benefits in the US gov't are slowly being recalled.

Publishing gay lit in the '80s was like hiding your sexuality in the '50s: it was there but nobody really talked about it. Until Plume came on to the scene.

The Lambda Literary Foundation, the producers of the Lambda Literary Awards, is set to hold the Writers Retreat for emerging LGBTQ voices once more.

The Stonewall riots is considered the most important catalyst for the gay liberation-- and the jazz singer Stormé DeLarverie may or may not have set it off.

The posthumous album of 8 Inch Betsy, The Mean Days, will be released this November despite the passing of lead singer and songwriter Meghan Galbraith.

Feeling like a dummy when faced with the decision to buy a dildo because of the overwhelming number of different types? Here's a guide to help you out.

At the heart of the music that DJ Rebecca and Fiona make is their friendship. It's this, more than anything, that makes the two DJs love what they're doing.

November brings romance and creative productivity. Read the Lesbian News November 2015 FEMASTROLOGY By Victoria Bearden and get your monthly horoscope.

George Takei's experience in World War 2 has been turned into a musical, set to be launched at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway in New York on November 8.

As the best all-female-boot-stompin'-alt-country-rock band in the music scene, Antigone Rising wants to let young girls know that they can rock it, too.

What do you do if you're lonely? If you're the world-famous singer Adele and you've got a new song, you pick up the phone and call

Killjoy's Kastle, a lesbian feminist haunted house, is a "sex positive, trans inclusive, queer lesbian-feminist-fear-fighting celebration" of Halloween.

Baltimore-based Chase Brexton has launched an initiative to help care for aging LGBT who live alone while providing valuable resources to LGBT caregivers.

It’s about time Troye Sivan released a full-length album. His debut album, Blue Neighborhood, is set to be released worldwide on December 4.

SAMHSA has come out with a report calling for an end to conversion therapy, which supposedly targets minors' sexual orientation and gender identity.

11 artists are the lucky recipients of the Queer/Art/Mentorship 2015-2016 Fellowship program that pairs and supports mentorship among LGBTQI artists in NYC.

Melissa Ferrick's development as an artist has been long and challenging, but it's all been worth it with the release of her 12th self-titled album.

During World War 2, lesbians enlisted in the WAC to contribute to the war effort as their archived letters tell their hidden stories of life and love.

What does it entail for a woman to leave a relationship with a man and be with another woman? In other words, when is it just about women loving women?

Richard Dorment of Esquire Magazine talks to 5 transgender women and men who survived through harrowing times to transition and live to tell their stories.

Demi Lovato is becoming more 'confident' with a new music video that's directed by Robert Rodriguez and co-stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jeff Fahey.

In an opinion piece for Lesbian News, noted activist Robin Tyler writes about Roberta Kaplan, her new book, United States v Windsor, and the defeat of DOMA.

If you're looking for some good LGBT movies to watch in New York, you can check out the NewFest LGBT Film Festival scheduled to run from October 22 to 27.

Jessy J is known for her mastery of the saxophone, but she's also a pianist, signer, and songwriter as she blends Latin rhythms and contemporary jazz.

What was the universal appeal of Marlene Dietrich? Here are some interesting facts about the screen goddess who was both manipulative and romantic.

More than $1 million in federal grants will provide critical resources to the Ali Forney Center, which works with homeless LGBTQ youth in New York City.

Should you be afraid of lesbian bed death? Lesbian sex is known to make you reach new frontiers in lovemaking. But the question remains: does it last?

Lily Tomlin and sculptor Lili Lakich are raising money for the completion of the documentary "Feminist: What Were They Thinking?" and they want your help.

Governor Jerry Brown backs a bill prohibiting state agencies to work with companies that don't offer transgender employees equal health care coverage.

Hillary Clinton has completely come around with a list of 10 promises she'll hold herself to the LGBT community in the upcoming US presidential elections.

An icon in the music scene, Nona Hendryx has been singing and making music for decades. See why Sweet Baby J'ai calls her the quintessential "Funk Mama."

Ellen Page is slowly becoming a prominent voice in the LGBT community, especially in the wake of her interview at CBS’ The Talk where she was a guest.

Celebrating a year of making a difference in the lives of LGBT people, the Vanguard Awards will be honoring Jane Fonda and screenwriter Ron Nyswaner.

All love is equal. This is the battle cry of the movie Freeheld, based on the Academy Award-winning documentary of the same name about same-sex rights.

Smithers of The Simpsons will finally get a chance to admit he's gay, but the question remains whether or not Mr. Burns will accept his unrequited love.

Athlete Ally, a sports organization supportive of LGBT, called on MBL teams to stop hazing rookies by cross-dressing them up in women's clothing.

In the wake of Pope Francis' visit to the US last week, media exploded with intrigue when controversial Kim Davis claimed she had an audience with the Pope.

Palm Springs in California is singing more than the blues this October, as Lesbian News puts the spotlight on the Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival.

October signals a return to balance (think Libra). Read the Lesbian News October 2015 FEMASTROLOGY By Victoria Bearden and get your monthly horoscope.

The Tampa Bay International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, one of the largest and longest-running independent gay film festival, is set to start tomorrow.

A remote village in the Dominican Republic harbors a rare genetic disorder where little girls turn into boys by the age of 12 called "guevedoces."

The United Nations has called on countries to end violence and discrimination against LGBTI people, while asking these states to repeal discriminatory laws.

Lesbian rights won a round against discrimination after a South Carolina student was allowed by her school to wear a t-shirt proclaiming she's a lesbian.

Celebrate Gay Days at Disneyland with members of the LGBT community from California and from all over the country heading to Disneyland this October.

Allowing consenting sperm donors: a man contacts his “willing to be known” sperm donor and has one of the most important conversations of his young life.

Coming out was never part of a lesbian's vocabulary back then. Here are 4 famous women who couldn't come out of the closet due to society’s homophobia.

With a Grammy Award under their belt, The Band Perry will appear in CMT Hot 20 Countdown this Saturday with a single from their upcoming third album.

Seen as a way to “normalize” homosexuality in society, Dr. Vivienne Cass created the Cass model on how lesbians and gays come to terms with their sexuality.

There’s something about Pussy Galore of James Bond fame that people find mysterious. But now her secret can be finally told: she's actually a lesbian.

Federal officials have allocated $41 million to address the processing of 70,000 rape kit backlog all over the US at the urging of Senator Tammy Baldwin.

The 2015 Legacy Awards will honor Tom Hanks and Lisa Choldenko with a dinner this November, in support of the LA-based nonprofit organization Outfest.

The Oxford English Dictionary has included the honorific Mx to staple titles such as Mr, Mrs, Miss and Ms., for those who refuse to be defined by gender.

History has a long tradition of gay marriage that didn’t follow today's concept of a wedding, but was still recognized by the early Catholic Church.

The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is going to Canada in 2018, the second time in its history for their 35th conference.

Are you sexually fluid? The spotlight now on sexual fluidity is about people discovering the line between sexes isn’t as solid as they thought.

For women who were unfortunate enough not to live in an era where they could come out, some found refuge in lesbian novels that touched them to their core.

in the wake of the US Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage last June, should transgender folk strike out on their own to fight for their rights?

The annual Word*Rock*&Sword Festival is back in New York City to champion justice as well as civil and women’s rights, running from September 13 to 20.

When comedian host Jimmy Fallon challenges talk show Ellen DeGeneres to a lip sync battle on The Tonight Show, you know that sparks are going to fly.

An Alabama nursing home company agreed to settle an employment discrimination case for an undisclosed amount after firing a woman for being transgender.

LN is rocking a brand new look with brand new reads, part of the publication’s continuing efforts to go digital as the premier lesbian online magazine.

Among the sexes, lesbians are most prone to emotional infidelity due to the very thin line between friendship and romance among women who love women.

Lesbian movies are thriving on Asian Cinema, though the subject matters are more quirky and unconventional. Here are five movies for your enjoyment.

Anti-gay religious group Westboro Baptist Church attacked Kim Davis, the Kentucky County clerk who refused to give same-sex marriage licenses.

Here are five lesbian couples who have stayed together despite the pressures of their occupation, their popularity, and being out in the public.

The group Lesbians Who Tech held a summit in Berlin to give a voice to lesbians in the tech industry as well as to expand their community worldwide.

Struggling for recognition, lesbians celebrated who they were in the cabarets of Europe and the United States before the start of the Second World War.

TMZ revealed that former talk show host Rosie O’Donnell was not dating Tatum O’Neal despite some reports by media outlets that the two had been going out for 2 months.

People in the LGBT community are at a high risk of developing eating disorders. Find out how lesbians, gays, and transgenders are affected in the same ways.

Lesbian News Magazine features comedian Margaret Cho. Watch the video of her interview with Seth Meyers. Read our magazine to find out how she speaks her mind.