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Emily Sawaked

CEO George Arison and Grindr management are sparring with workers during a summertime unionization push.
Business

Grindr employees look to unionize

By Emily Sawaked
Sports

Jaguars assistant coach comes out as gay

By Emily Sawaked
The William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia.
Politics

House Republicans reject funding for LGBTQ centers

By Emily Sawaked
Barbara Love passed away last November 13 at the age of 85.
Remembrance

Memorial planned for late lesbian feminist Barbara Love

By Emily Sawaked
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International

Italian prime minister targets LGBTQ families

By Emily Sawaked
Government officials in Traverse City, Michigan, are investigating a local salon's discriminatory policy.
Business

Michigan hair salon faces probe for barring trans and non-binary customers

By Emily Sawaked
The California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Politics

California to vote on removing Prop 8 from state constitution

By Emily Sawaked
Bella Ramsey, a non-binary actor, received an Emmy nod for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for their role as Ellie in the critically acclaimed show "The Last of Us."
Television

Emmy nominations include LGBTQ representation

By Emily Sawaked
Marchers hold Trans Flags and signs at the TransLatinx March.
Activism

Advocates, performers stand up for trans rights at TransLatinx March

By Emily Sawaked
Pride in Copenhagen, Denmark.
International

Long-term Danish study finds trans people experience higher suicide, mortality rates

By Emily Sawaked
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Love & Marriage

Survey: online dating for lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals remains popular

By Emily Sawaked
Crime

Man arrested for alleged anti-gay attack at Long Island Starbucks

By Emily Sawaked
The TransLatinx March is returning for a 12th year.
Activism

Annual TransLatinx March slated for July 15

By Emily Sawaked
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
Politics

State lawmakers look to bolster LGBTQ data collection

By Emily Sawaked
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics.
International

Latvia swears in first openly gay president

By Emily Sawaked
Sports

Megan Rapinoe to retire after NWSL season, World Cup

By Emily Sawaked
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Arts

  • "Diamonds," directed by Ferzan Özpetek, opens May 15 at the Angelika Film Center. Q&A: Filmmaker Ferzan Özpetek delivers an ode to women in new film ‘Diamonds’
  • Author Wendell Edward Carter promotes his novel, "Melting The Snow," about a Black gay man's journey towards embracing his identity.  Queer authors and bookworms converge at 14th annual New York Rainbow Book Fair
  • "Dancing On the Wall" is MUNA's first release since their self-titled 2022 album. May LGBTQ music: Isaiah Rashad’s ‘It’s Been Awful’ and MUNA’s ‘Dancing On the Wall’
  • AmberGray (Riff Raff), Juliette Lewis(Magenta), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Columbia), and AndrewDurand (Brad) in "Rocky Horror." Roundabout’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ revival is the ultimate time warp
  • Paisley Fields dressing for the job they want‘Because I am country’: Paisley Fields challenges country music norms with raw songs and a deeply personal journey

Crime

  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • 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

Perspectives

  • Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023. Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next
  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • 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

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