On September 6th, Justice Indu Malhhotra declared that “history owes an apology to members of the LGBT community for the delay in ensuring their rights” in regards to her role in helping decriminalize gay sex. In celebration of India’s landmark ruling, the editors highlight our five queer figures from history. Nuns, sexologists, and everything in between.
On this Transgender Remembrance Day, we remember the transgender people who lost their lives for refusing to hide, for refusing to conform, for refusing to remain silent.