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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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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
Politics

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
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Health

De Blasio Bans Outdoor First Amendment Expressive Events

By Andy Humm
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The Arkell Museum presents a solo exhibi
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Artist Fernando Carpaneda Inaugurates Solo Exhibition at the Arkell Museum
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Trans Voices Cabaret returns with a bran
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Trans Voices Cabaret at Caveat
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OUT/PLAY has announced the New York City
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Trans+ Passover Seder
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Arts

  • "The Stranger," directed by François Ozon, opened April 3 at the Angelika and Film at Lincoln Center. In ‘The Stranger,’ gay director François Ozon adapts a classic French novel
  • "The Blue Trail," directed by Gabriel Mascaro, opened at Angelika Film Center April 3. Q&A: Director Gabriel Mascaro on dystopian drama ‘The Blue Trail’
  • An angel stands at the edge of the East River against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. Angelic portraits explore the tender side of the male form at NYC’s queer landmarks
  • Arkanoii Dante Guzman with their work, entitled, “Dissection of my Reflections." The Center hosts Transgender Day of Visibility art exhibition
  • New Directors/New Films will showcase out gay actor and writer John Early’s arch feature directorial debut, “Maddie’s Secret” Several queer films set to screen at 55th annual New Directors/‌New Films festival

Crime

  • 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
  • Report details allegations of police harassment against LGBTQ New Yorkers

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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