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World Bank halts lending to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law

By Emily Sawaked

The team at Apicha Community Health Center proudly accepts an Impact Award in 2022.

Gay City News Impact Awards

Nominations now open for 2023 Gay City News Impact Awards

By Emily Sawaked

Robert Fehring is holed up in a federal prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Crime

Judge rejects release of Long Island man who made anti-LGBTQ threats

By Emily Sawaked

Ballroom icon Carmen Xtravaganza dies at 62

By Emily Sawaked

Florida loses AP psychology courses thanks to ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law

By Emily Sawaked

Cheri Pies died in July at the age of 73.

Cheri Pies, trailblazer for lesbian mothers, dies at 73

By Emily Sawaked

Governor Kevin Stitt of Florida signs an executive order requiring the state to use "male" and "female," effectively erasing non-binary people.

Legal

Oklahoma governor’s order bars state from recognizing trans, non-binary people

By Emily Sawaked

O'Shae Sibley was listening to Beyoncé's music before he was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn on July 29.

Music

Beyonce pays tribute to O’Shae Sibley

By Emily Sawaked

Lee Soulja-Simmons, the leader of NYC Black Pride, pauses for a picture during NYC Black Pride's 2022 beach event.

Pride

NYC Black Pride festivities slated for Aug. 16-20

By Emily Sawaked

Camdyn Rider, 21, died on July 21.

Crime

Pregnant trans man killed in murder-suicide in Florida

By Emily Sawaked

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is facing an investigation over the violent arrest of a transgender man earlier this year.

Crime

Violent arrest of a transgender man in LA leads to investigation

By Emily Sawaked

Sports

Strong LGBTQ representation at FIFA Women’s World Cup

By Emily Sawaked

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Health

Mpox cases remain low in New York City

By Emily Sawaked

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Crime

Man robbed in alleged anti-gay attack in Harlem

By Emily Sawaked

A couple at their wedding in Toronto, Canada. An overwhelming majority of Canadians support same-sex marriage.

Study outlines support for marriage equality around the world

By Emily Sawaked

Brooklyn Pride's 2021 street festival.

Religion

Survey: Americans opposed to using religion to discriminate

By Emily Sawaked

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