Emily Sawaked, Author at Gay City News

Members of Rainbow Hieghts Club at 25 Elm Place in Brooklyn.

Health

Rainbow Heights Club combats mental health crisis with peer support

By Emily Sawaked

A recent survey shows that many LGBTQ groups faced myriad forms of hate in 2022, including online harassment, phone calls, and in-person interactions.

Advocacy

Most LGBTQ groups experienced harassment or violence in 2022, survey shows

By Emily Sawaked

Make the trip to Jersey City this weekend to celebrate Pride.

Pride

Jersey City Pride to feature festival, march, and entertainment

By Emily Sawaked

Politics

Florida imposes stricter anti-trans bathroom policy

By Emily Sawaked

Crime

Killer of Mag.Pi store owner had history of anti-LGBTQ social media posts

By Emily Sawaked

Sports

Sha’Carri Richardson scores comeback victory to win 100-meter title

By Emily Sawaked

Laura Ann Carleton owned the shop known as Mag.Pi.

Crime

California shop owner killed over Rainbow Flag

By Emily Sawaked

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' "Don't Say Gay or Trans" law has fueled divisions in his home state.

Survey: Florida parents divided on ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law

By Emily Sawaked

Actor Elliot Page came out as trans and non-binary in 2020.

Books

Elliot Page opens up about coming out and new book ‘Page Boy’

By Emily Sawaked

Pride merchandise on display at a Target store in Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, New York, in May of 2023.

Business

Blaming Pride backlash, Target reports drop in sales

By Emily Sawaked

State Attorney General Letitia James is reminding providers of their obligation to provide gender-affirming care in New York State.

New York State issues guidance for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

By Emily Sawaked

‘Barbie’ rollout mixed in Middle East

By Emily Sawaked

Joe Locke (center) with his "Heartstopper" co-star Kit Connor (left) at the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC.

‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke comes out as gay

By Emily Sawaked

The alleged attack took place at Cranberry Street and Willow Street.

Crime

Man slashed in alleged anti-gay attack in Brooklyn

By Emily Sawaked

Trans youth in Florida must travel further to access gender-affirming care than youth in other states.

Health

Florida youth drive further for gender-affirming care

By Emily Sawaked

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo

Health

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to become first out NIAID director

By Emily Sawaked

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