“Lover of Men” finally explores just how gay Abraham Lincoln actually was [Video]

Just how gay was Abraham Lincoln?

For years, scholars have revealed — and partisans have covered up — facts and feelings around Lincoln’s sexual and emotional orientation.

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Opening today, the new documentary Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln is the latest assessment to address the 16th president’s “love life”.

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An A-list collection of queer scholars and writers addresses the question, including gender studies scholar Jack Halberstam, When Brooklyn Was Queer author Hugh Ryan, artist Alok Vaid-Menon and even Montana state legislator Zooey Zephyr (D).

Their answer to “how gay” is “very.” But the truth depends on the angle that you’re coming from.

In the 20th century, sex, sexuality and gender roles became more rigidly defined as scholars like Sigmund Freud delved into the subconscious. This rigidity result erased notions of fluidity in feelings among the sexes.

The idea that …