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LGBT and variations are initialisms used to refer collectively to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. Variations that are sometimes used include—but are not limited to—adding "Q" for queer or questioning, "I" for intersex, or "A" for asexual or aromantic. While LGBT is often used as a short way to refer to the various LGBT demographic groups, LGBT individuals themselves usually identify by other labels (such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer), or by no label at all.
Around the world, government policies regarding the LGBT community range from the death penalty for sexual acts to civil marriages or partnerships for same-sex couples. Living conditions around the world also range from near-unanimous acceptance of public displays of affection to total discrimination in all areas such as housing or employment.
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Queer Eye is an Emmy award-winning American reality television series that premiered on the Bravo cable television network on July 15, 2003. The program's name was changed from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy after the third season to broaden the scope of its content. The series was created by openly gay executive producer David Collins and his straight producing partner David Metzler and produced by their production company, Scout Productions.
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James Robert Baker (18 October 1946 – 5 November 1997) was an American author of sharply satirical, predominantly gay-themed transgressional fiction. A native Californian, his work is set almost entirely in Southern California. After graduating from UCLA, he began his career as a screenwriter, but became disillusioned and started writing novels instead. Though he garnered fame for his books Fuel-Injected Dreams and Boy Wonder, after the controversy surrounding publication of his novel, Tim and Pete, he faced increasing difficulty having his work published.
This month's birthdays
- 1 – Romaine Brooks (1874–1970), American painter
- 1 – Mary MacLane (1881–1929), Canadian-American writer
- 2 – Lesley Gore (1946–2015), American pop singer
- 3 – William Inge (1913–1973), American playwright and novelist
- 3 – Sandi Toksvig (1958–), Danish–British comedienne and TV personality
- 4 – Keith Haring (1958–1990), American artist
- 5 – Del Martin (1921–2008), American feminist and gay rights activist
- 7 – Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893), Russian composer
- 8 – Tom of Finland (1920–1991), Finnish artist
- 9 – Marieke Wijsman (1975–), Dutch Olympic speed skater
- 11 – Valentino (1932–), Italian fashion designer
- 12 – Robbie Rogers (1987–), American professional soccer player
- 13 – Armistead Maupin (1944–), American writer
- 14 – Magnus Hirschfeld (1868–1935), German physician and gay rights advocate
- 15 – Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762), English aristocrat and writer
- 16 – Liberace (1919–1987), American entertainer and pianist
- 16 – Adrienne Rich (1929–2012), American poet, essayist and feminist
- 16 – Joey Graceffa (1991–), American YouTuber
- 17 – Robin Maugham, 2nd Viscount Maugham (1916–1981), British novelist, playwright, and travel writer
- 17 – Howard Ashman (1950–1991), American playwright and lyricist
- 17 – Annise Parker (1956–), American politician and Mayor of Houston
- 18 – Miriam Margolyes (1941-), English-Australian actress & voice artist
- 18 – Charles Trenet (1913–2001), French singer and songwriter
- 18 – Don Bachardy (1934–), American portrait artist
- 18 – Felicia Pearson (1980-), American actress, author and rapper
- 19 – Sam Smith (1992–), British singer-songwriter
- 20 – Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), French novelist and playwright
- 21 – Raymond Burr (1917–1993), Canadian actor
- 21 – Tom Daley (1994–), British diver and television personality
- 21 – Frederick of Hohenau (1857-1914), German aristocrat
- 21 – Anika Moa (1980-), New Zealander singer-songwriter
- 21 – Kathleen Wynne (1953–), Canadian politician & Premier of Ontario
- 22 – Harvey Milk (1930–1978), American politician
- 23 – Lea DeLaria (1958–), American comedian, actress and jazz musician
- 23 – Maya Keyes (1985-), American social and political activist
- 24 – Greg Berlanti (1972–), American television writer, producer, and director
- 25 – Robert Ross (1869–1918), Canadian journalist and art critic
- 25 – Sir Ian McKellen (1939–), English actor
- 25 – Anette Trettebergstuen (1981-), Norwegian politician
- 26 – Alan Hollinghurst (1954-), English novelist, poet, short story writer and translator
- 26 – Sally Ride (1951–2012), American astronaut
- 27 – Marijane Meaker (1927–), American novelist (aka Vin Packer and Ann Aldrich)
- 27 – Chris Colfer (1990–), American actor
- 29 – Laverne Cox (1984-), American actress, reality TV personality and LGBT advocate
- 29 – Rupert Everett (1959–), English actor
- 29 – Melissa Etheridge (1961–), American singer-songwriter
- 29 – Beatrice Lillie (1894-1989), American actress and singer
- 29 – Gene Robinson (1947-), American Episcopalian bishop
- 30 – Bertrand Delanoë (1950–), French politician and former Mayor of Paris
- 30 – Christine Jorgensen (1926-1989), American transgender advocate, first person to become widely known for having sex reassignment surgery
- 31 – Rainer Werner Fassbinder (1945–1982), German movie director and screenwriter
- 31 – Walt Whitman (1819-1892), American poet, essayist and journalist
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