This Day in Queer History

On this day in 1934, Richard A. Isay was born. A pioneering psychiatrist who changed how psychoanalysts view homosexuality, he married his partner of 32 years just ten months before his death.

On this day in 1973, Washington, D.C.'s Title 34 made discrimination based on sexual orientation illegal, establishing protections in the nation's capital.

On this day in 1993, transgender musician and activist Ryan Cassata was born. A powerful speaker, filmmaker, and performer, he has shared his transition story on national stages from Larry King to Warped Tour.

On this day, Vice President Al Gore publicly opposed Don't Ask, Don't Tell and pledged to propose legislation ending discrimination against LGBTQ+ service members if elected.

On this day, the Belgium Senate approved same-sex marriage, making Belgium the second country in the world to legalize it and continuing Europe's leadership in marriage equality.