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History
The Inside Story of the Protest That Legalized Gay Bars in America

The Julius sip-in was one of the earliest queer protests in New York City, and it led to one of the very first court victories for the LGBTQ community

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History
Read This Homophobic 1969 News Article About the Stonewall Riots

You won’t believe the New York Daily News’ Stonewall article about the uprising. It’s equal parts condescending and revealing.

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History
The Cockettes: Remembering a Legacy of Glitter Beards and Daring Drag

Nearly 50 years since the group’s debut performance, they’re largely responsible for enshrining drag into the legacy of queer culture

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Travel
4 Radical Faerie Sanctuaries You Should Visit to Bring Magic Back Into Your Life

if you need a little more queer magic, frolicsome fun and natural beauty in your life, you should check out these Radical Faerie sanctuaries

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