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11/20/2025

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we reflect on the rich history and contributions of the transgender community. Our latest articles highlight influential figures and pivotal moments that have shaped transgender experiences. From the journeys of early saints to the groundbreaking work of Dr. Harry Benjamin, we honor their legacies and acknowledge the ongoing challenges faced by the community. Join us in remembrance and advocacy.

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Email from The Gay & Le***an Review Recent essays on the transgender experience. The Gay & Le***an Review's Newsletter   Transgender Day of Remembrance   Dear , TODAY IS THE ANNUAL Transgender Day of

11/16/2025

The Gay & Le***an Review is proud to announce the 4th Annual G&LR Charles S. Longcope Jr. Writers and Artists Grant. This initiative aims to foster a diverse range of voices in LGBTQ+ scholarship and the arts. We invite emerging writers and artists to submit proposals that contribute to these fields. Don't miss the opportunity to apply by February 15, 2026.
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Email from The Gay & Le***an Review Thanks to the generous support of James Lynn Williams in honor of his late husband, Charles S. Longcope Jr   ANNOUNCEMENT:  The 4th Annual G&LR Charles S. Longcop

11/13/2025

This week marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Mattachine Society by seven men who gathered in the Los Angeles home of legendary gay rights activist Harry Hay. The occasion gives us all a good time to reflect on what the LGBTQ+ community has accomplished over the last three quarters of a century, and an even better time to pay tribute to those pioneering activists. Learn more about the Mattachine in an article for the LA Progressive written by past G&LR contributor Don Kilhefner, and in an article by Will Roscoe that was published in The G&LR’s “Origins” issue earlier this year.

https://www.laprogressive.com/lgbtq/founding-of-the-mattachine

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11/10/2025

Join us for a free Zoom talk by Professor Andrew Lear on November 16, exploring the lives of LGBT pioneers who boldly lived their truth throughout history. This engaging session will highlight influential figures, from Alexander the Great to America's first openly gay artist, showcasing their significant contributions to society. Register now to gain insights into a rich history of pride and resilience.
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Email from The Gay & Le***an Review Professor Andrew Lear, founder of Oscar Wilde Tours, will present the third installment in his series of talks. The G&LR's Newsletter FREE Zoom Talk By Prof. And

11/01/2025

The Nov-Dec Issue ("Ethnographic Journeys") is now online! Check it out here: https://glreview.org/current-issue/ And digital edition subscribers can access the issue here: https://glreview.org/digital-edition-subscription/

10/30/2025

The G&LR Newsletter: Honoring "Icons" for LGBT History Month potlighting three figures who were named LGBT History Month 2025 “Icons” by Equality Forum
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Email from The Gay & Le***an Review Spotlighting three figures who were named LGBT History Month 2025 “Icons” by Equality Forum The G&LR's Newsletter   LGBT History Month Dear , OCTOBER IS LGBT Histor

10/23/2025

The November-December 2025 issue of The G&LR delves into "ethnographic journeys," showcasing voices from non-Western cultures and highlighting personal narratives of identity reclaimed from colonial histories. Featured essays discuss diverse topics such as Two-Spirit identities in Native American cultures, the recognition of third genders in Africa, and the struggles against caste-based gender persecution in India. Explore the complexities of these cultural expressions and the ongoing quest for identity.
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10/17/2025

Join Jyotsna Vaid and Amy Hoffman at the Boston Public Library for a discussion of their book, The Dream of a Common Movement: Selected Writings of Urvashi Vaid, hosted by The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston, and read The G&LR’s review of the book here. https://glreview.org/article/beyond-identity-politics/

10/17/2025

Explore the latest insights from The G&LR's newsletter, featuring essays that delve into LGBT narratives across different cultural backgrounds. This week, we highlight Umar Ibrahim Agaie's analysis of coming-of-age novels and Steven Favreau's personal journey as a "Daddy." Additionally, don't miss Andrew Holleran's exploration of ho******ic themes in 19th-century America. Subscribe for full access to these provocative perspectives.

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Email from The Gay & Le***an Review New blog posts and Here's My Story columns The G&LR's Newsletter   The Latest from Our Website Dear , THIS WEEK we’re sharing two recent essays from our website tha

10/14/2025

With Fairyland in theaters now, it's a great time to revisit our review of Alysia Abbott's memoir that's the basis for the film.

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Fairyland is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s vibrant cultural scene in the 1970s and ’80s. This captivating film chronicles...

10/14/2025

Check out the new Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast featuring Frank Pizzoli, then read Hank Trout's review of Frank's book in The G&LR.

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Join me and Frank Pizzoli as we discuss the evolution of q***r literature over the decades! As a longtime q***r advocate, writer, and journalist Frank has so much knowledge to share about both his own lived experiences as well as the current state of q***r literature in the era of anti-intellectualism. Frank takes us back to growing up gay in Central Pennsylvania and being outspoken as a college student when he participated in the anti-war movement. And that brings us to his thoughts on today's political climate!

Frank explains why he thinks our current American political system is actually encouraging people to abandon critical thinking and why there's a "dumbing down" of the general public. In Frank's new book Passionate Outlier: Gay Writers and Allies on Their Work, he talks with several iconic gay writers about their legacy and what q***r literature looks like today. You'll learn all about his conversations with writers like Edmund White, Andrew Holleran, Felice Picano, and Christopher Bram (just to name a few). By the end of our conversation, not only will you learn about the history of q***r literature, but you'll also understand how q***r authors and their legacies are all around us.

10/10/2025

Check out our latest newsletter highlighting Banned Books Week.

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