[1] Founded in 1974[1][2] by the lesbian-feminist collective Ambitious Amazons[3] "to address the lack of safe, reliable, and targeted information channels for lesbian groups and individuals",[4] it is the longest-running periodical for lesbians in the United States.

[5] Lesbian Connection is published bimonthly[2] and although it has a suggested yearly subscription, it is notable for offering it on a sliding scale basis.

LC  is made available to incarcerated women, and mailed free of charge upon request to those unable to make a financial contribution.

News and announcements of interest to the lesbian community include current affairs, places to live, travel, women's music festivals, womyn's land, special events, gatherings, reviews, and obituaries.

It features special topics, reprints of the comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For, and an annual "Contact Dykes" directory[4] of national and international lesbians who volunteer to provide information about their local areas to lesbian visitors.