An LGBT veterans monument that was first set up in 2001 in Cathedral City, California has become the first state memorial in the US.

It's a pleasant surprise indeed that an LGBTQ magistrate, Judge Mary Rowland, has been chosen by the Trump administration. Here's the low down on her.

As the world lost another light with the passing of pop and jazz diva Aretha Franklin, the LGBT community lost another ally and icon.

A recent report based on a survey noted how less likely we would be employed or have LGBT health insurance as compared to heterosexuals. Who's still surprised?

Actress Ruby Rose had been cast as DC's openly-gay comic book character Batwoman. Then she was accused of being "not gay enough" by the LGBTQ community.

We bring you the top 5 most read posts on our website in celebration of our 44 years of bringing you lesbian news and 5 years of publishing posts online.

Labeled as an anti-LGBT hate group, the Alliance Defending Freedom is the main force that's trying to roll back LGBT rights through the courts.

A "rainbow wave" is coming this November, with a record number of LGBT candidates running for office during the 2018 midterm elections.

Under the Trump administration, anti-homophobia is seen as anti-Christian as homophobic discrimination in other countries are viewed as religious freedom.

Get ready for a change for the better, after a summer of cranky retrograde planets and provocative eclipses. But we still have some issues to work out.

Ten years since Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi got married, let's walk back through the wonderful moments of our favorite Hollywood power couple.

Human Rights Watch warned that the administration of President Donald Trump is placing "significant barriers" accessing LGBTQ healthcare.

A recent survey has come out detailing the top LGBTQ poll issues for the 2018 midterms elections. At the number one spot of LGBT concerns is: gun reform.

Judy Dlugacz and Cris Williamson of Olivia Records will receive the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award during the 17th Americana Honors & Awards.

A federal court has ruled that a religious agency can't take taxpayer funds while stopping LGBT foster parents from adopting children.

After an arduous search for safety, LGBT migrants face more trauma at the end of journey as they wait in limbo for their migrant status to be sorted out.

Transgender actors have had enough, calling on actress Scarlett Johansson to withdraw from a transgender role in an upcoming movie.

Called the "cleverest woman in Europe," Vernon Lee-- English essayist, novelist, and lesbian-- has been mostly forgotten. Now she's making a comeback.

President Donald Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the US Supreme Court bodes major trouble for the LGBT community given the judge's track record.

London's annual LGBT Pride celebration was hit by anti-transgender protests from a group who forced their way to the front of the parade.

Australian comic Hannah Gadsby and her show Nanette is conquering Netflix and the world. Here are a few things about her that you may not know.

The Roman Catholic Church seems to be opening up to the LGBT community by using the term "LGBT" for the first time in an official Vatican document.

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court has sent labor unions in the country reeling-- and this has possible effects for LGBT workers.

If you're going to Outfest 2018 in Los Angeles this July, join LN as we sponsor the documentary, "Dykes, Cameras, Action!" on July 20 at the DGA 1.

A recent national poll on the pride flag change showed that while the LGBTQ community advocates inclusivity, we may not be accepting of others.

July will have a lot of planetary activity this month and it certainly won’t be boring. Be ready to dig deep into your inner psyche and feelings.

Talk about having a bad week. In a case of schadenfreude, Trump supporters seem to be getting an idea of how discrimination works and they're not happy.

Guest writer Vanda takes a look at how the LGBT survived in Hollywood under the sinister 'morality clause,' and also gives us a peek at her latest novel.

A group of researchers has recently come up with an HIV functional cure that was tested on mice. Which makes us wonder: will there ever be an actual cure?

A survey conducted by BuzzFeed News has pegged the lesbian population at 16 percent of the total LGBT community in the US.

Actress Millie Bobby Brown deleted her Twitter account after fake memes of her being a homophobe spread, Some of the LGBTQ community were in on the joke.

Religious refusal laws are currently threatening our rights. But based on a study, they're also making us more anxious than usual.

YouTube anti gay ads are currently being run with LGBT video content, making us wonder if the video streaming platform is intentionally jerking our chain.

Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir once served as Iceland's prime minister and was regarded as the world's first openly lesbian head of government.

LGBT rights groups in Poland have shown a symbol of their love with a Warsaw LGBT installation that features a rainbow formed by a water hologram.

A study has noted that one way that the younger members of our community can survive LGBT school bullying by their peers is through romantic relationships.

If you're looking for new LGBTQ books to read, you can't go wrong with Lambda Literary's list of winners of the 30th Annual Lambda Literary Awards, or the Lammys.

For the second time in two years, President Donald Trump has not given LGBT recognition during Pride Month despite touting himself as an ally of the community.

Representing her country Finland, Saara Aalto-- who is known for her eccentric displays of fashion and being a lesbian-- competed in the Eurovision singing contest this year.

To celebrate Pride month, here's a list of the top 5 LGBT historical accomplishments in the United States to show how the LGBT community has come a long way.

The Sign of the Twins is linked to the mind, learning, and exchanging ideas. The concepts of trading and bartering are definitely in the realm of Gemini.

Transgender activist and businesswoman Michaela Mendelsohn has been named as the LA Pride 2018 Grand Marshal, according to march organizers.

A year-long survey conducted by Gallup last year has reported that the estimated US LGBTQ population has been pegged at 4.5 percent.

The TV show 'Timeless' has been garnering fans because of its rare inclusivity, ranging from a strong lesbian character to showing the hidden figures of history.

Members of the LGBTQ community are taking the fight for equality to the polls-- including a few queer women candidates like Nickie Antonio of Ohio.

Graduating queer high school students are set to take over New York this June as the BuzzFeed Queer Prom is back the second time around!

Newcomer Brianna Hildebrand is currently crushing in the movie Deadpool 2. But she's more than just a buzzcut hairstyle and a bad attitude.

Queer actresses Lena Waithe and Samira Wiley represented the best of the LGBTQ community at two red-carpet events: the Met Gala and the GLAAD Awards.

Kansas has recently passed a bill that sets up 'adoption protection' for faith-based adoption agencies, and this targets the LGBTQ community. What does it mean for us?

From Disney Channel actor to singer-songwriter, Hayley Kiyoko is now on her way to becoming the first lesbian pop star whose fans call 'Lesbian Jesus.'

Lesbian couples (and singles) can take a break from world by going on the road on the 21st Women on a Roll trip to Provincetown this October 8-14!

Soni Wolf, a founding member of the Dykes on Bikes of San Francisco and a legend in the lesbian community, recently passed away at the age of 69.

Dykes on Bikes is an LGBT institution that continuous to celebrate the pride and courage of a group of lesbians who reject the gender roles of mainstream society by riding motorcycles.

The emphasis on Earth Energy this month will show us where we need to grow and change in terms of how we nourish ourselves, and how we relate to our home, Mother Earth.

Actress, producer, and screenwriter, Lena Waithe has been making an impact behind TV and movie screens as she pushes for greater inclusivity in the media that we watch.

Like a story of David versus Goliath, 18-year old Erin Bailey organized a pride festival in Vice President Mike Pence's hometown. Here's Bailey's story.

Absolut Vodka has been with the LGBTQ community through thick and thin. But are they really supportive of inclusivity, or is it just a matter of pink washing? We take a look at history.

An LGBT high school student successfully set up a pride festival in Vice President Mike Pence's hometown of Columbus, Indiana over the weekend.

One of Asia's most successful business women, Gigi Chao of Hong Kong became an unlikely advocate for LGBTQ equality in Asia when her father offered a marriage bounty.

Auction house Paddle8 is set to hold an online art auction that would benefit the LGBT Community Center offering artworks by several artists.

This is a love story of English writers Sylvia Townsend Warner and Valentine Ackland, in a time before we were able to come out of the shadows.

The LGBTQ community's buying power is pretty strong. Which makes us wonder: how real is the pink dollar and does it really give us some power over the market?

The Universal Love album features classic love songs that have been reimagined as LGBTQ anthems courtesy of singers like Bob Dylan, Kesha, and St. Vincent.

Here's some good news: despite the feeling of doom and gloom in 2018 under the Trump administration, no anti-LGBT bills have been passed yet for this year.

Despite her youth, junior high school student Sarah Chadwick continues to impress us in fighting the powers-that-be, taking on the NRA and Senator Marco Rubio.

Residents of Coachella Valley in Southern California can now have their pets taken care off with the SNIP Bus, a mobile, low-cost spay and neuter clinic.

Pinkwashing, is when organizations, corporations, groups, and even countries are accused of declaring themselves to be allies or friendly to the community for superficial or wrong reasons.

Despite the efforts of the Trump administration, the Healthcare Equality Index 2018 shows more hospitals dedicating themselves to their LGBTQ patients.

It looks like counting the LGBTQ community is back on track for the 2020 Census despite earlier fears that the Trump Administration would remove the LGBTQ from the census.

With the Sun and Mercury Retrograde in Aries squaring off with Mars, Saturn, and Pluto in Capricorn, there might not be many shortcuts this month. What to do?

New York is ready to take to the streets this June for the NYC LGBTQ Pride March that's dubbed "defiantly different," and Billie Jean King and Kylie Minogue will be there.

More areas in the US will now ban conversion therapy against LGBTQ youth, ranging from the state of Washington to the municipality of Milwaukee.

As protesters took to the streets against gun violence last Saturday for the March For Our Lives in Washington, DC, the LGBTQ community marched along with them.

Democrat Senator Toni Atkins of San Diego has been elected as the head of the California Senate, the first lesbian to be chosen to head this position.

While the Los Angeles Pride 2018 is still months away, it already has its theme "#JustBe" as well as headliners for the festival with Kehlani and Tove Lo.

For single lesbian or bisexual women out there who want get out more, why not try the new dating website that caters to your needs with LezMeetOnline?

Just when you thought the First Amendment Defense Act had been relegated to the dustbin of history, it's back-- and it looks like it's going to be centerpiece of the Trump administration.

In their report, SeniorAdvice.com noted that Florida, Austin, and Atlanta as the most LGBT retirement-friendly cities in a list of top 20 cities.

'Coming out of the closet' meant we can finally come out not only to our family and friends, but also to the world. But where did it come from?

Oscar Award-winning film "A Fantastic Woman" underlines the stellar performance of its transgender actress Daniela Vega in a triumph for LGBTQ people everywhere.

Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill against same-sex parent adoption by allowing adoption agencies to refuse to work with LGBTQ couples, among others.

Emma Gonzalez, a Cuban bi-sexual student who survived the tragedy of the Parkland school shooting, is taking a stand for greater gun control and is taking no BS from adults.

The world famous and largest girl party music festival, The Dinah Shore Weekend 2018, is almost here and we're all excited to head out to Palm Springs!

Helene van Zuylen van Zuylen came from one of the richest families on Earth. But she wanted her own life and she found it with Renee Vivien, writing, and motor racing.

March begins with a Full moon. The Pisces Sun aligns with the Neptune opposite the Virgo Moon, bringing in a powerful creative and healing energy.

In the wake of the #MeToo movement that has shaken Hollywood, a ghost from the past has begun to surface: the morality clause, which was used against gay actors of yore.

The American Civil Liberties Union lauded the recent decision by a New York federal appeals court on nondiscrimination protections siding with LGBTQ workers.

While reproductive technology has made some advances, it's starting to look like the businesses controlling the technology may not be open to LGBTQ people benefiting from it.

Netflix has got us watching their 1990s' coming-of-age TV series, Everything Sucks, because it's got a lesbian main lead that we're rooting for.

Human Rights Watch warned of the rise of religious freedom bills in the US at the state level that would allow discrimination against LGBTQ people.

While lesbian bars are slowly decreasing, it looks like queer cafes are on the rise. Are these the new LGBTQ safe spaces? Would you go for coffee instead of alcohol?

LGBTQ advocates condemned the continuing incidences of gun violence in the country after the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida that left 17 dead.

Why do we distrust US Veep Mike Pence? As the Trump administration's primary symbol of everything anti-LGBTQ, let us count the ways he's targeted the LGBTQ community.

While the rest of the world has the Oscars and Golden Globes choosing the best of 2017's TV shows and movies, GALECA has announced the winners of the Dorian Award.

Author Lucy J. Madison talks about how, as a married romance writer, being married can be anti-romantic as it can get. But she won't trade it for anything else in the world.

We're happy to see that thanks to the TV superhero drama shows "Black Lightning" and "Runaways," there will be two lesbian TV superheroes on the small screen this year.

With the 2018 Winter Olympics about to start in South Korea, we thought it would be great to list down the LGBTQ women athletes on the roster. Here are 10 of them.

February 2018 will be quietly powerful, coming in on the heels of a Total Lunar Eclipse that occurred on January 31, 2018.

Conversion therapy is alive and well in the US with 20,000 LGBTQ children being subjected to the controversial treatment from licensed health care professionals.