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Andy Humm

Giles Terera (Othello) and Rosy McEwen (Desdemona) in Othello at the National Theatre. Image credit- Myah Jeffers__127
Theater

Incessant rain can’t dampen London theater’s shine

By Andy Humm
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Legal

Arthur Leonard honored by Failla LGBTQ Commission

By Andy Humm
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Theater

London theater heats up at the height of summer

By Andy Humm
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Perspectives

New York Times Looks Into Ed Koch’s Closet Years After Other Media Opened It

By Andy Humm
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Politics

Adams’ Appointments Draw Further Criticism From LGBTQ Community

By Andy Humm
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Remembrance

Arnie Kantrowitz, Gay Pioneer, Author, Professor, and Lover, Dies at 81

By Andy Humm
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Remembrance

Sir Antony Sher, Out Gay Actor Extraordinaire, Dies at 72

By Andy Humm
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Theater

Playwright Terrence McNally Hailed on Broadway for His Love, Valour, and Compassion

By Andy Humm
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Cinema

“Hating Peter Tatchell”: A Trip Through UK Gay Leader’s Unparalleled Activism

By Andy Humm
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Remembrance

Dr. Joseph Sonnabend, Early AIDS Trailblazer, Dies at 88

By Andy Humm
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Young Republicans Head to Jersey to Endanger Public Health

By Andy Humm
Hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law on “Online Platforms and Market Power”, on Capitol Hill in Washington
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Young Republicans Go Underground for Manhattan Bash

By Andy Humm
Former Mayor of New York City, David Dinkins, attends Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address in New York City
Remembrance

David Dinkins, New York’s First Black Mayor, Early LGBTQ Rights Champion, Dies at 93

By Andy Humm
U.S. Senate holds confirmation hearing for Barrett to be Supreme Court justice in Washington
Legal

Pope’s Civil Union Comment Offers No Lifeline for Protecting Church-State Separation

By Andy Humm
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Remembrance

Larry Kramer, Whose Anger, Activism & Art Fueled Fight Against AIDS, Dies at 84

By Andy Humm
Covid Beth Israel, Samaritan’s Purse
Health

De Blasio Bans Outdoor First Amendment Expressive Events

By Andy Humm
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The Publishing Triangle Awards honor the
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The New School, The Auditorium, Room A10 Alvin Johnson/A. M. Kaplan Hall 66 West 12 Street, New York City

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April 17, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
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April 17, 8 pm

All-Ages RuPaul’s Drag Race Watch Party in Coney Island
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Joe Hutcheson’s award-winning solo play,
April 18, 9 pm

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Revenge of the Soy Boy
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Arts

  • “Erupcja," directed by Pete Ohs, opens April 17 at the Angelika Film Center. ‘Erupcja’: Charli XCX, Lena Góra ignite a volcanic love triangle in Warsaw
  • L to R: Jon Bernthal (“Sonny”), Danny Johnson (“Mr. Eddy”), and Jessica Hecht (“Colleen”) in "Dog Day Afternoon." ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: A botched caper, a bold queer love story
  • The cast of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball." ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ reimagines a classic through a ballroom lens
  • Arlo Parks' latest release, "Ambiguous Desire," delivers an introspective version of dance music. April LGBTQ music: Arlo Parks’ ‘Ambiguous Desire’ and Gay Meat’s ‘Blue Water’
  • The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division's space at the LGBT Community Center. ‘We can’t let that go’: Hive Mind Books looks to save the last queer bookstore in Manhattan

Crime

  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police
  • Police tape surrounds a vehicle after its driver was shot by a U.S. immigration agent, according to local and federal officials, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 7, 2026. ‘They killed my wife’: Outrage follows fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

Perspectives

  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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