Bodleian Libraries users have trial access to LGBTQ+ Life in America from NewsBank until 28 February 2026.

The resource brings to light the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout U.S. history. Drawing from more than 16,000 news sources, this archive empowers researchers to examine how LGBTQ+ communities have shaped—and been shaped by—society, politics, and culture over the last three centuries.

Advanced language-mapping and editorial methods decode historical euphemisms and references to LGBTQ+ people across centuries. This collection surfaces millions of documents from the early 18th century through modern developments like marriage equality and gender identity rights, bringing context, nuance, and visibility to stories that have long been concealed.

Please send any feedback on the trial to: Bethan Davies.