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Al McAffrey
Al McAffrey is an American politician from Oklahoma who currently serves in the Oklahoma Senate, representing district 46.
Al McAffrey is an American politician from Oklahoma who currently serves in the Oklahoma Senate, representing district 46.
Alan G. Rogers
Alan Greg Rogers (September 21, 1967 – January 27, 2008) was an ordained pastor, a U.S. Army Major and Intelligence Officer, a civil rights activist in the gay, lesbian and bisexual milita...
Alan Greg Rogers (September 21, 1967 – January 27, 2008) was an ordained pastor, a U.S. Army Major and Intelligence Officer, a civil rights activist in the gay, lesbian and bisexual milita...
Allen R. Schindler, Jr.
Allen R. Schindler, Jr. (December 13, 1969—October 27, 1992) was an American Radioman Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Navy who was murdered for being gay.
Allen R. Schindler, Jr. (December 13, 1969—October 27, 1992) was an American Radioman Petty Officer Third Class in the United States Navy who was murdered for being gay.
Aristide Laurent
Aristide "A.J." Laurent (September 15, 1941, Magnolia Springs, Alabama – October 26, 2011, Los Angeles, California) was an American publisher and LGBT civil rights advocate.
Aristide "A.J." Laurent (September 15, 1941, Magnolia Springs, Alabama – October 26, 2011, Los Angeles, California) was an American publisher and LGBT civil rights advocate.
Armistead Maupin
Armistead Jones Maupin, Jr. is an American writer, best known for his Tales of the City series of novels, set in San Francisco.
Armistead Jones Maupin, Jr. is an American writer, best known for his Tales of the City series of novels, set in San Francisco.
Arthur H. Vandenberg, Jr.
Arthur Hendrick Vandenberg, Jr. (June 30, 1907–January 18, 1968) was a Republican government official from Michigan.
Arthur Hendrick Vandenberg, Jr. (June 30, 1907–January 18, 1968) was a Republican government official from Michigan.
Bradley Manning
Bradley Edward Manning is a United States Army soldier who was arrested in May 2010 in Iraq on suspicion of having passed classified material to the whistleblower website, WikiLeaks.
Bradley Edward Manning is a United States Army soldier who was arrested in May 2010 in Iraq on suspicion of having passed classified material to the whistleblower website, WikiLeaks.
Breanna Manning
Breanna Manning is a United States Army soldier who was arrested in May 2010 in Iraq on suspicion of having passed classified material to the whistleblower website, WikiLeaks.
Breanna Manning is a United States Army soldier who was arrested in May 2010 in Iraq on suspicion of having passed classified material to the whistleblower website, WikiLeaks.
Brian Fricke
Brian Fricke (born November 19, 1981, in Albany, Georgia) is an Iraq War veteran, former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant and gay rights activist who serves on the board of the Servicemembers Legal De...
Brian Fricke (born November 19, 1981, in Albany, Georgia) is an Iraq War veteran, former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant and gay rights activist who serves on the board of the Servicemembers Legal De...
Calpernia Addams
Calpernia Sarah Addams (born February 20, 1971) is an American author, actress, musician, and a spokesperson and activist for transgender rights and issues.
Calpernia Sarah Addams (born February 20, 1971) is an American author, actress, musician, and a spokesperson and activist for transgender rights and issues.
Christopher R. Barron
Christopher R. Barron is the cofounder of GOProud, a political organization representing gay conservatives.
Christopher R. Barron is the cofounder of GOProud, a political organization representing gay conservatives.
Ciara Durkin
Ciara Durkin was a member of the Massachusetts National Guard who died under mysterious circumstances while deployed in Afghanistan.
Ciara Durkin was a member of the Massachusetts National Guard who died under mysterious circumstances while deployed in Afghanistan.
Clay Shaw
Clay Laverne Shaw (March 17, 1913 – August 15, 1974) was a businessman in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Clay Laverne Shaw (March 17, 1913 – August 15, 1974) was a businessman in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dale Jennings
William Dale Jennings (October 21, 1917 – May 11, 2000) was an American LGBT rights activist, playwright and author.
William Dale Jennings (October 21, 1917 – May 11, 2000) was an American LGBT rights activist, playwright and author.
Daniel Conahan
Daniel Owen Conahan, Jr. (born May 11, 1954) is a convicted American murderer and suspected serial killer.
Daniel Owen Conahan, Jr. (born May 11, 1954) is a convicted American murderer and suspected serial killer.
David Parks (politician)
David Parks is an American politician from Las Vegas, Nevada.
David Parks is an American politician from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Frank Kameny
Franklin Edward "Frank" Kameny (May 21, 1925 – October 11, 2011) was "one of the most significant figures" in the American gay rights movement.
Franklin Edward "Frank" Kameny (May 21, 1925 – October 11, 2011) was "one of the most significant figures" in the American gay rights movement.
Fred Richmond
Frederick William Richmond (born November 15, 1923) is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Frederick William Richmond (born November 15, 1923) is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
George Birimisa
George Birimisa (born 1924) is an American playwright, actor, and director who contributed to the explosion of gay theater in the mid-1960s during the early years of Off-Off-Broadway.
George Birimisa (born 1924) is an American playwright, actor, and director who contributed to the explosion of gay theater in the mid-1960s during the early years of Off-Off-Broadway.
Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal is an American author, playwright, essayist, screenwriter, and political activist.
Gore Vidal is an American author, playwright, essayist, screenwriter, and political activist.
Hal Call
Harold Leland "Hal" Call was an American businessman and LGBT rights activist.
Harold Leland "Hal" Call was an American businessman and LGBT rights activist.
Harvey Milk
Harvey Bernard Milk was an American politician who became the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Harvey Bernard Milk was an American politician who became the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
James E. West (politician)
James Elton "Jim" West (March 28, 1951 – July 22, 2006) was an American politician.
James Elton "Jim" West (March 28, 1951 – July 22, 2006) was an American politician.
James Gruber
James "John" Finley Gruber (August 21, 1928-February 27, 2011) was an American teacher and early LGBT rights activist.
James "John" Finley Gruber (August 21, 1928-February 27, 2011) was an American teacher and early LGBT rights activist.
Jase Daniels
Jase Daniels is a former United States Navy Hebrew linguist who was discharged from the military twice under the law known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Jase Daniels is a former United States Navy Hebrew linguist who was discharged from the military twice under the law known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
JD Smith (pseudonym)
JD Smith is a pseudonym that was assumed by an active duty officer of the United States Air Force during his campaign to allow lesbian, gay and bisexual people to serve openly in the United Stat...
JD Smith is a pseudonym that was assumed by an active duty officer of the United States Air Force during his campaign to allow lesbian, gay and bisexual people to serve openly in the United Stat...
Jeanne M. Holm
Major General Jeanne M. Holm was the first female one-star general of the United States Air Force and the first female two-star general in any service branch of the United States.
Major General Jeanne M. Holm was the first female one-star general of the United States Air Force and the first female two-star general in any service branch of the United States.
Jeffrey Carney
Jeffrey Carney is a former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist convicted of spying for East Germany.
Jeffrey Carney is a former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist convicted of spying for East Germany.
Jim Kolbe
James Thomas "Jim" Kolbe (born June 28, 1942) is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Arizona's 8th congressional district, serving 11 terms from 1985 to 2007.
James Thomas "Jim" Kolbe (born June 28, 1942) is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Arizona's 8th congressional district, serving 11 terms from 1985 to 2007.
John Burnside (inventor)
John Lyon Burnside III (November 2, 1916 – September 14, 2008) was the inventor of the teleidoscope, the darkfield kaleidoscope and the Symmetricon, and, because he rediscovered the math ...
John Lyon Burnside III (November 2, 1916 – September 14, 2008) was the inventor of the teleidoscope, the darkfield kaleidoscope and the Symmetricon, and, because he rediscovered the math ...
Jon Hinson
Jon Clifton Hinson (March 16, 1942 – July 21, 1995) was a politician from the state of Mississippi.
Jon Clifton Hinson (March 16, 1942 – July 21, 1995) was a politician from the state of Mississippi.
José Sarria
José Julio Sarria is an American drag queen and political activist from San Francisco, California.
José Julio Sarria is an American drag queen and political activist from San Francisco, California.
Keith Kerr
Keith Kerr, Colonel, USA-ret, and BG, CSMR-ret., is a retired United States Army Reserve Colonel, who later was given the rank of Brigadier General in the California State Military Reserve, part...
Keith Kerr, Colonel, USA-ret, and BG, CSMR-ret., is a retired United States Army Reserve Colonel, who later was given the rank of Brigadier General in the California State Military Reserve, part...
Ken Ryker
Ken Ryker, born August 17, 1972, in Jeonju, Korea, is the stage name of an American pornographic actor who appeared in gay, straight and bisexual pornographic movies.
Ken Ryker, born August 17, 1972, in Jeonju, Korea, is the stage name of an American pornographic actor who appeared in gay, straight and bisexual pornographic movies.
Larry McKeon
Larry McKeon (June 30, 1944 – May 13, 2008) was an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from Chicago.
Larry McKeon (June 30, 1944 – May 13, 2008) was an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from Chicago.
Leonard Matlovich
Technical Sergeant Leonard P. Matlovich was a Vietnam War veteran, race relations instructor, and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Technical Sergeant Leonard P. Matlovich was a Vietnam War veteran, race relations instructor, and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Liz Carmouche is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Michael Peterson (author)
Michael Iver Peterson is a fiction writer and politician.
Michael Iver Peterson is a fiction writer and politician.
Midge Potts
Midgelle Regina Potts (b. Mitchell Eugene Potts in Gainesville, MO) - known as Midge Potts - is a transgender peace activist and Navy veteran who ran as a Progressive Party (Green Party) c...
Midgelle Regina Potts (b. Mitchell Eugene Potts in Gainesville, MO) - known as Midge Potts - is a transgender peace activist and Navy veteran who ran as a Progressive Party (Green Party) c...
Oliver Sipple
Oliver William "Billy" Sipple was a decorated US Marine and Vietnam War veteran widely known for saving the life of US President Gerald Ford during an assassination attempt by Sara Jane Moore in...
Oliver William "Billy" Sipple was a decorated US Marine and Vietnam War veteran widely known for saving the life of US President Gerald Ford during an assassination attempt by Sara Jane Moore in...
Pat Bond
Pat Bond (February 27, 1925 — December 24, 1990) was an American actress who starred on stage and on television, as well as in motion pictures.
Pat Bond (February 27, 1925 — December 24, 1990) was an American actress who starred on stage and on television, as well as in motion pictures.
Paul Babeu
Paul Raymond Babeu (pronunciation: BAB-you) (born February 3, 1969) is the elected sheriff of Pinal County in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Paul Raymond Babeu (pronunciation: BAB-you) (born February 3, 1969) is the elected sheriff of Pinal County in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Randy Phillips
Randy Phillips, used social media while serving in the United States Air Force to come out as a homosexual during the final months of the U.S. military's policy known as "Don't ask, don't tell" ...
Randy Phillips, used social media while serving in the United States Air Force to come out as a homosexual during the final months of the U.S. military's policy known as "Don't ask, don't tell" ...
Randy Steven Kraft
Randy Steven Kraft is an American serial killer.
Randy Steven Kraft is an American serial killer.
Reichen Lehmkuhl
Reichen Lehmkuhl,, is an American former reality show winner, model, and occasional actor.
Reichen Lehmkuhl,, is an American former reality show winner, model, and occasional actor.
Renée Richards
Renée Richards is an American ophthalmologist, author and former professional tennis player.
Renée Richards is an American ophthalmologist, author and former professional tennis player.
Richard Hatch (Survivor contestant)
Richard "Rich" Hatch is the former corporate trainer and consultant who won CBS' original Survivor series.
Richard "Rich" Hatch is the former corporate trainer and consultant who won CBS' original Survivor series.
Stephen Funk
Stephen Funk is a former United States Marine Corps Landing Support Specialist and Lance Corporal reservist.
Stephen Funk is a former United States Marine Corps Landing Support Specialist and Lance Corporal reservist.
Steve Clark Hall
Commander Steve Clark Hall (born 9 November, 1953) is a retired United States Navy submarine officer and documentary film maker.
Commander Steve Clark Hall (born 9 November, 1953) is a retired United States Navy submarine officer and documentary film maker.
Stewart McKinney (politician)
Stewart Brett McKinney (January 30, 1931 – May 7, 1987) was an American politician who represented the fourth congressional district of Connecticut in the House of Representatives from 1971...
Stewart Brett McKinney (January 30, 1931 – May 7, 1987) was an American politician who represented the fourth congressional district of Connecticut in the House of Representatives from 1971...
Theresa Sparks
Theresa Sparks is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and was a candidate for San Francisco Supervisor for District 6 in the November 2010 election.
Theresa Sparks is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and was a candidate for San Francisco Supervisor for District 6 in the November 2010 election.
Timothy R. McVeigh
Timothy R. McVeigh is a former United States Navy sailor, best known as the first person to win a court case under the U.S. Military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Timothy R. McVeigh is a former United States Navy sailor, best known as the first person to win a court case under the U.S. Military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Tom Waddell
Dr. Tom Waddell was the gay American sportsman who founded the international sporting event called the Gay Games, which was named such after the United States Olympic Committee sued Dr. Waddell ...
Dr. Tom Waddell was the gay American sportsman who founded the international sporting event called the Gay Games, which was named such after the United States Olympic Committee sued Dr. Waddell ...
Troy Perry
Troy Deroy Perry Jr founded the Metropolitan Community Church, a Christian denomination with a special affirming ministry with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, in Los Ang...
Troy Deroy Perry Jr founded the Metropolitan Community Church, a Christian denomination with a special affirming ministry with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, in Los Ang...
Virgil A. Richard
Brigadier General Virgil A. Richard is a retired US Army General who served 32 years of active military service of which 30 were devoted to Financial Management.
Brigadier General Virgil A. Richard is a retired US Army General who served 32 years of active military service of which 30 were devoted to Financial Management.
Walter Jenkins
Walter Wilson Jenkins (March 23, 1918–November 23, 1985) was an American political figure and longtime top aide to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Walter Wilson Jenkins (March 23, 1918–November 23, 1985) was an American political figure and longtime top aide to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Zoe Dunning
Maria Zoe Dunning is a U. S. Naval Academy graduate and gay rights activist.
Maria Zoe Dunning is a U. S. Naval Academy graduate and gay rights activist.