Vladimir Nabokov and the First Attempt to Decriminalize Same-Sex Relationships in Russia
How a Russian liberal and the father of the great writer tried to abolish discriminatory legislation
Politics
The Future President’s Secret Operation: How Franklin Roosevelt Spent a Million Dollars on a Hunt for Gay Men in the Navy
…to rid the U.S. Navy in Newport, Rhode Island, of ‘cocksuckers and rectum receivers.’
A History of Kissing Between Men in Russia
From Nicholas II’s Easter kisses with soldiers to Brezhnev’s fraternal kiss.
Two Republican Politicians from Georgia and Their Old Photographs in Women’s Clothing
School photos and their place in the campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Support for LGBT Rights in the US: PRRI's 2025 50-State Survey
Data from all 50 states on anti-discrimination protections, same-sex marriage, and transgender rights.
Sex Reassignment in the Islamic Republic of Iran: A Comprehensive Overview
How it became possible, what Islamic law says, and the statistics on surgeries.
Male Same-Sex Intercourse in Iran After the Islamic Revolution: Criminal Law and Prosecution Statistics
According to documented cases, between 100 and 241 executions; some estimates put the figure as high as 6,000.
How Duke Xian of Jin Sent a Beautiful Youth to Another Ruler to Weaken His Court and Then Conquer His Country
A historical episode about diplomacy through a favorite at the court in Ancient China.
Was Atatürk Gay or Bisexual?
What memoirs, biographies, and British intelligence reports say about the sexuality of Turkey's founder.
The Story of the 2016 “Twinks for Trump” Photo Shoot
Lucian Wintrich, homoerotic aesthetics, and the dispute over whether the project was propaganda or trolling.
The Story of Syrian General Suheil al-Hasan, Nicknamed 'The Tiger'
And his young lovers.
Why German Gay Men Vote for the Alternative for Germany
Results of a poll by the gay dating app Romeo.
The Execution of the Siamese Gay Prince Rakronnaret (Kraison): Power and a Charge of Treason
The earliest known episode in Thailand's LGBT history.
Did Swedes Really Take Sick Leave for Homosexuality to Protest or Get Out of Work?
What really happened?
The Story and Controversy Around the LGBT Military Unit TQILA During the War Against ISIS in Syria
How the first LGBT military unit emerged and the disputes around it.
Homosexuality in the 18th-Century Russian Empire — Homophobic Laws Borrowed From Europe and How They Were Enforced
From Peter the Great to Alexander I.
