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QNS

Manhattan man convicted of murder in 2010 strangulation death of transgender woman in Glendale: DA

New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on the New York Equal Rights Amendment in November.

Legal

What the statewide ballot proposal could mean for LGBTQ rights in New York

By Matt Tracy

Philly National Coming Out Parade

Metro Philadelphia

Philly to host historic National Coming Out Parade at OURfest

Latest News

Head to Good Judy in Brooklyn for Yas Kween Karaoke on Oct. 5 and Piano Sing-Along Sundays on Oct. 13.

Events

What to do in queer NYC October 3-6

By Michael Shirey

Leslie Cagan (middle) with presenters Peace Action New York executive director Emily Rubin (left) and Columbia professor and law scholar Katherine Franke (right).

Activism

Leslie Cagan, longtime peace activist and organizer, honored for intersectional social justice work

By Gay City News

Astoria Post

Vandal sought for destroying Pride flag, harassing staff at Astoria pub with anti-gay rhetoric: NYPD

Books

‘American Teenager’ gives a voice to trans adolescents across the US

By Erasmo Guerra

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Is it time’s up for Ted Cruz?

By Paul Schindler

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Metro Philadelphia

Man who killed lover ‘because he was gay’ receives life in prison

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele in "Will & Harper" on Netflix.

Cinema

‘Will & Harper’: Exploring Americana as a trans woman, with a celebrity at her side

By Steve Erickson

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AMNY

Bring them home: Presenting the stories of the Oct. 7 hostages

“Gondola," based in the Georgia mountains, is a lesbian romance film.

Cinema

Newfest 2024: What to watch at New York’s LGBTQ Film Festival

By Gary M. Kramer

Wikimedia Commons/Ajay Suresh The In My Mind Conference will be held at The New School.

Health

In My Mind Conference to bring attention to mental health among LGBTQ people of color

By Matt Tracy

Advocates in Manhattan warn the World Bank against financing projects in Uganda due to the country's anti-LGBTQ law.

Activism

In Manhattan, LGBTQ activists warn World Bank against funding Uganda

By Matt Tracy

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Events

What to do in queer NYC Sept. 26-29

By Michael Shirey

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Schneps Podcasts

Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for NYC Small Businesses with TD Bank’s Ralph Bumbaca

More from Around NYC

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BP Weekender: 6 things to do in Brooklyn Oct. 4-6

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Preston HS student shines at Lincoln Center

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Sean Paul drops video for ‘Bring It’

David Peterson Mets Phillies NLDS Game 1

David Peterson becoming Mets’ jack-of-all-trades, unsung hero during postseason run