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What is Juneteenth and why is it so important?

First celebrated in 1866 in Texas, it's now a federal holiday.

Kasi Lemmons' 'Harriet' Will Make You Want to Learn More

Valerie Complex reviews the historical biopic that premiered at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

PHOTOS: Civil War LGBT — and Feminist — Heroes

A photo exhibit celebrates those who crossed gender lines to serve in the Civil War.

Lesbian Soldier Caught Up in DOMA Red Tape

A Michigan woman raising her child with her partner said the Army won't let her reenlist due to the military's own policies on child custody butting up against laws barring the federal government from recognizing same-sex couples.

Lesbian Couples Represent LGBT Immigration, Military Advocates at State of the Union

Lesbian couples fighting for immigration equality and extended rights for same-sex military couples will attend the President's annual State of the Union address Tuesday evening.

Halsey and the ACLU Are Joining Forces to Help Fight Abortion Bans

"This is the moment for us to speak up, to come together, and to fight."

Amendment 1 Decision Day in North Carolina

As voters head to the polls in North Carolina today, turnout is expected to be high, which leaves opponents of Amendment 1, the constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage and other unions, hopeful for an upset victory despite polling that indicates easy passage of the measure.

Elderly N.C. Couples Demand Marriage Rights

Three couples with pressing medical issues appeal to courts to recognize their marriages before it is too late.

Texas Military Forces Refuse to Process Same-Sex Couples' Benefits

Maj. Gen. John Nichols directed state-run facilities to refuse to process same-sex benefits, citing to conflicts with Texas's constitution.

11 Firsts: Major Milestones After The Repeal of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'

11 Firsts: Major Milestones After The Repeal of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'

Retired Colonel Offers Burial Plot to Lesbian Navy Vet

Idaho's Barry Johnson has us reaching for the tissues with his incredibly sweet offer.

Will Faith-Gased Agencies Help Haiti's Gay Community?

Since the world community has descended on Haiti with relief aid in response to the January 12th earthquake, I am wondering how Haiti's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities are being helped.
 

The LGBTQ+ Supreme Court Case You Should Be Concerned About

A Colorado woman doesn't want to make a website for a same-sex wedding — except, no one ever asked her to.

5 Things That Pissed Us Off This Week: Rand Paul Wants to Duel Maddow, 'Rape-Proof' Underwear, and More...

Welcome to SheWired's weekly round-up of the most infuriating bits of news from the past seven days, where we provide a retrospective on the most heinous, crazy-making bits of anti-LGBT news that came across our radar last week. Our hope in doing this isn't only to darken the skies, but also to sound the alarm about the kind of idiocy that passes for "legitimate commentary" these days.

Kelly McGillis: A Mature, Out Maverick Talks To Advocate

Kelly McGillis is all about keepin’ it real (to borrow a cliché phrase) sicne coming out to SheWired (first!) in 2009. She recently spoke to the Advocate about her new film, her Hollywood reception post coming out, entering a civil union with her longtime partner, and why “life is too short” to read her own press or be anybody’s role model.