Icon: The Thinking Lesbian’s Newspaper (September 1995)

Icon, “the thinking lesbian’s newspaper”, was originally entitled “Dykespeak.” As the title changed, many wrote letters to the editor—femail—expressing their “disappointment” for a former name that “showed pride and boldness in retaking the work ‘dyke’ and infusing it with power and voice.” Beyond the title, this publication consisted of art, poetry, photographs, news, cartoon strips, ads and services, editorials, and personals.