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<h3 align="center"> LGBTQ WAR POETS AND ARTISTS</h3>
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<h3 align="center"> LGBTQ MAGAZINE EDITORS</h3>
[[File:lgbtqwarpoets.png|100px|link=LGBTQ War Poets and Artists|thumb|left|LGBTQ War Poets and Artists]]
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<p>With the recent commemorations of the Great War and the beginning of World War II, we thought it appropriate to look at the contribution made by LGBTQ War Poets and Artists.</p>
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<p>Despite the increased use of technology to transmit information about the LGBTQ community, there remains a plethora of national and local LGBTQ magazines and newspaper. These organizations have tended to produce both print and electronic versions of their publications, and are often part of larger LGBTQ-focused business organizations.</p>
  
<p>Prior to the advances of television and, today, technology to relay the actual horrors and tragedy of war, society relied on gifted painters and poets to convey the message and the visual. Often that message contrasted starkly with the patriotic fervor of the day.</p>
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<p>Several of these magazines have received international readership stature, such as Out magazine and The Advocate of the United States, or Gay Times and PinkNews of the United Kingdom, and hence encompass global issues that affect the LGBTQ community. The majority, however, remain focused on their local communities and issues. Some of the publications have ceased to exist but were material players in the advancement of LGBTQ rights around the world in the past - there is a rich history of the contribution of queer journalists to the coverage of LGBTQ issues.</p>
  
<p>There were notable LGBTQ war poets and painters in this group, mostly of English descent. For the poets, some of these died in battle and their work was published posthumously. Many of these individuals were given significant military and civilian honours, including the Military Cross and the Order of the British Empire.</p>
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<p>We have identified many individuals as founders and/or principal editors of LGBTQ magazines. They hail from Australia, India, Canada, Norway, France, Argentina, the United States, Great Britain, Scotland, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Denmark. To see the complete list [[LGBTQ Magazine Editors|Click Here]]</p>
 
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<p>We have been able to identify several LGBTQ war poets and painters. To view the list [[LGBTQ War Poets and Artists|Click Here]]</p>
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'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

Revision as of 22:38, 15 September 2014


The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 7,500 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.

The mission is to inspire, educate, and motivate all generations of LGBTQ individuals and others through a collective knowledge of this international community.


Managing Editors: Mark S. Bonham, Connie Bonello, Gordon Dunbar

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Did You Know?

LGBTQ MAGAZINE EDITORS

LGBTQ Magazine Editors

Despite the increased use of technology to transmit information about the LGBTQ community, there remains a plethora of national and local LGBTQ magazines and newspaper. These organizations have tended to produce both print and electronic versions of their publications, and are often part of larger LGBTQ-focused business organizations.

Several of these magazines have received international readership stature, such as Out magazine and The Advocate of the United States, or Gay Times and PinkNews of the United Kingdom, and hence encompass global issues that affect the LGBTQ community. The majority, however, remain focused on their local communities and issues. Some of the publications have ceased to exist but were material players in the advancement of LGBTQ rights around the world in the past - there is a rich history of the contribution of queer journalists to the coverage of LGBTQ issues.

We have identified many individuals as founders and/or principal editors of LGBTQ magazines. They hail from Australia, India, Canada, Norway, France, Argentina, the United States, Great Britain, Scotland, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Denmark. To see the complete list Click Here

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here