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Amanda Darrow, director of youth, family and education programs at the Utah Pride Center, poses with books that have been the subject of complaints from parents on Dec. 16, 2021, in Salt Lake City.

Books

Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023, American Library Association reports

By Hillel Italie, AP

"The Origin of Evil," directed by Sébastien Marnier, is playing at the IFC Center and other locations in New York.

Cinema

Lesbian’s family reunion leaves more questions than answers in ‘The Origin of Evil’

By Gary M. Kramer

Queerli at the inaugural North Fork Pride Parade in 2023

Dan’s Papers

East End Summer Events a Boon to LGBTQ+ Nonprofits, but Support Still Needed

Latest News

Soldiers of the California National Guard with fellow service members and veterans during San Diego Pride

Military

Military unveils outreach campaign to reverse dishonorable discharges from Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell era

By Matt Tracy

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QNS

Gay Woodside music teacher shares controversial story in powerful solo performance

The US Census Bureau on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, asked the Biden administration for permission to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for people age 15 and above on its most comprehensive annual survey of life in the US.

National

Census Bureau wants to test asking about sexual orientation and gender identity on biggest survey

By Mike Schneider, AP

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Events

What to do in queer NYC Sept. 21-24

By Michael Shirey 4

US District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant ruled in favor of an incarcerated trans woman whose Eighth Amendment rights were violated when Connecticut prison officials impeded on her ability to receive gender-affirming care.

Legal

Trans inmate wins judgment against Connecticut prison officials for ‘shocking’ inadequate care

By Arthur S. Leonard

Bethann Hardison, who emerged as a model in New York in the 1970s, founded her own modeling agency in 1984.

Cinema

Documentaries recall the fashion legacies of Donyale Luna and Bethann Hardison

By Nicholas Boston

“Back to the Future: The Musical” is at Winter Garden Theater at 1634 Broadway.

Theater

‘Back to the Future’ is an irresistible joyride

By Christopher Byrne

John Osborne and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne.

Music

September LGBTQ music: Brothers Osborne and Jlin

By Steve Erickson

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Thank You for Coming Out

Sage Cassell-Rosenberg, Thank You For Coming Out

By Bobby Hankinson

An en banc panel of 11 judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a district court decision and held that the school district's non-discrimination policy could not take priority over religious freedom rights.

Legal

Free exercise of religion on steroids in California court rulings against LGBTQ rights

By Arthur S. Leonard

The Queen of Angels Catholic Store at 11629 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville.

Legal

Jacksonville store becomes latest to pursue exemption from anti-discrimination law

By Duncan Osborne

The Food and Drug Administration's updated policy allows more men who have sex with men to donate blood.

Health

Blood banks call on LGBTQ people to donate amid shortages

By Matt Tracy

Daniel O'Donnell represents Manhattan's District 69 in the New York State Assembly.

Politics

Assemblymember O’Donnell ordered to undergo retraining

By Matt Tracy

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