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Guest Perspective

This Transgender Day of Visibility, spread awareness and fight false narratives

By Brandy Livingston
Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.
Politics

Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forum

By Matt Tracy
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Guest Perspective

Medicaid is a lifesaver for trans people like me. Policymakers must protect it.

By Rene Alise
On the scene at a Transgender Day of Visibility event in New York City in 2023.
International

How Rachel Crandall Crocker came up with International Transgender Day of Visibility

By Matt Tracy
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Legal

Ohio Court of Appeals rules ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates state Constitution

By Arthur S. Leonard
"Viet and Nam," directed by Trương Minh Quý, is available to watch at the IFC Cinema March 28.
Cinema

‘Viet and Nam’: An ambitious queer romance in the shadow of the Vietnam War

By Gary M. Kramer
Pride Sunday in 2024.
Pride

NYC Pride announces theme for 2025

By Matt Tracy
Advocates at the State Capitol in Albany.
Health

In Albany, LGBTQ groups urge state to boost funding for trans New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy
Ness Star holds the Trans Flag at the 2022 Transgender Day of Visibility event at Marsha P. Johnson State Park.
Events

Transgender Day of Visibility events in New York City

By Matt Tracy
Grindr's "Right Now" feature is now available in New York City and more than a dozen other cities.
News

Grindr introduces ‘Right Now’ feature in NYC and 14 other cities

By Matt Tracy
Members of both the US Senate and House of Representatives are voicing concern over reports that the Trump administration is slashing HIV/AIDS funding and programs.
Health

More than 100 lawmakers warn Trump against gutting HIV/AIDS prevention services

By Matt Tracy
Although Lucy Dacus has always been open about being queer, she’s embracing her sexuality more directly in “Forever Is a Feeling.”
Music

March LGBTQ music: Lucy Dacus and OHYUNG

By Steve Erickson
Crowds line the streets at NYC Pride in 2024.
Health

Report shows LGBTQ New Yorkers face mental health disparities

By Matt Tracy
A Pride event at Yeshiva University in 2019.
Education

After years-long legal fight, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ club

By Matt Tracy
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald Trump
AMNY

Man sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg

Standing up for the healthcare rights of trans youth.
Health

Dozens of New York groups call on state to create $50 million contingency fund for gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

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SoMad presents Life is Drag — A landmark
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Life is Drag by Rachel Rampleman
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On November 19, the NEW Pride Agenda wil
Tomorrow, 6 pm

The Second Annual Empowerment Awards
Salesforce Tower

Radicant Productions presents Escalation
Tomorrow, 7 pm

Escalation Time
Studio 17

This four-week performance workshop is d
Nov. 20, 8 am

Voices & Visions Performance Workshops
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The world premiere of Dante Fuoco’s bold
Nov. 20, 7:30 pm

Blue Seal, Blue Sea
The Makers’ Space

Get ready to witness an unforgettable ni
Nov. 20, 9:30 pm

Superstar Open Set
Pink Metal

From the creators of “Brag Drunch,” one
Nov. 21, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
Branded Saloon

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Arts

  • “Cactus Pears,” directed by Rohan Kanawade, opens Nov. 21 at the IFC Center. Q&A: Director Rohan Kanawade on his gay Indian romantic drama ‘Cactus Pears’
  • Lea Delaria kicked off her monthly residency at the Stonewall Inn this month. Comedian Lea DeLaria begins monthly residency at Stonewall Inn
  • Maraluisa Ernst’s “A Place of Absence” speaks from the family history of the director, who is queer and non-binary. DOC NYC festival offers real-life stories about female filmmakers, a trans lawyer, and Latinx advocates
  • Michael Urie in "Richard II." A powerful ‘Richard II’: Michael Urie brings insight, depth, and passion to Shakespeare
  • An exhibit on display offers highlights from New York City's drag history, as chronicled in the book, “The Drag Queens of New York," by Julian Fleisher. Exhibit recalls the ‘sleazy goodness’ behind the East Village’s drag history

Crime

  • President Donald Trump said he commuted George Santos' prison sentence in a Truth Social post.Santos is back with a ‘large slice of humble pie’ following Trump’s commutation
  • The corner of New Lots Ave. and Vermont St. in Brooklyn is where an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack took place on Oct. 5. Woman hit with a chair in alleged anti-LGBTQ attack in Brooklyn
  • Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives. Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband
  • Penn Station on Aug. 27, 2025. Lawmakers demand answers from Amtrak after hundreds of arrests at Penn Station men’s bathroom
  • Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025. In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence

Perspectives

  • The Caribbean Equality Project team at their inaugural gala on Sept. 19. Caribbean Equality Project celebrates a decade of resistance and belonging
  • The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City. Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms
  • Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell. Erik Bottcher is the voice we need in Congress
  • Émilia Decaudin For New York to remain a queer haven, we must build more homes
  • Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project. How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives

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Caribbean Life

Lions and Leos bring holiday cheer with pre-Thanksgiving pie donation

The Speed Shed, designed by PAU , is one of six new designs set to line city streets
AMNY

Shed happens: City reveals six modern sidewalk scaffolding designs to replace old green scheds

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