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Lesbian Pioneer, Laurie Linton, Dies at 46

By ANDY HUMM Posted on January 19, 2005
Lesbian Pioneer, Laurie Linton,  Dies at 46
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  • The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art's current exhibition, “Images on which to build, 1970s – 1990s,” runs until July 30. The archive is the agent: Exhibition charts trans, feminist, and lesbian educational projects of the 1970s to 1990s
  • "The Five Devils" opens March 27th at the Angelika Film Center. ‘The Five Devils’: smells, supernatural powers, and ominous imagery
  • Patrons discuss Craig Anthony Miller’s (aka CAM) artwork on the wall from their bar stool at Superfine’s sunken bar in September 2022. Brooklyn’s queer-owned Superfine restaurant blends art, food, and music

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  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media in the Florida Cabinet following his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida. DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades
  • Out gay Congressmember Mark Pocan is pushing back against a GOP-led attack on LGBTQ youth. GOP-led House committee passes federal ban on trans student-athletes
  • Forest Hills lawyer launches campaign to become Queens County’s first openly gay elected judge

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