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Emily Sawaked

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.
Education

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
New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
Education

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

By Emily Sawaked
International

‘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.
Television

‘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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Arts

  • Billy Porter. Billy Porter ‘on the road to recovery’ after sepsis hospitalization
  • Udo Kier in "My Neighbor Adolf." The late Udo Kier commands the screen in ‘My Neighbor Adolf’
  • Connor Storrie stars as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in "Heated Rivalry." Closeted hockey players bring heart, authenticity, and passion to enthralling ‘Heated Rivalry’ series
  • "Sinners" is an instant classic. Top 10 movies of 2025: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Cloud,’ and more
  • Real estate agent Jordan Hurt stars prominently in both seasons of "Owning Manhattan," a show on Netflix. From assistant to agent: Jordan Hurt finds growth and redemption in ‘Owning Manhattan’

Crime

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

Perspectives

  • A gender equitable city is a stronger New York for everyone
  • AIDS Walk New York in 2025. Forty years later, the unequal impact of HIV persists — and we refuse to accept it
  • 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

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