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Emily Sawaked

Nepal is the second country in Asia to establish marriage equality.
Legal

Nepal’s Supreme Court orders government to recognize marriage equality

By Emily Sawaked
Former Congressmember Mondaire Jones of New York.
Elections

Mondaire Jones launches bid for Congress

By Emily Sawaked
Elections

DeSantis campaign falsely paints Trump as supporter of LGBTQ rights

By Emily Sawaked
State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald.
Health

New York State offering HIV self-testing kits

By Emily Sawaked
Business

Starbucks workers strike after accusing company of removing Pride decorations

By Emily Sawaked
Vice President Kamala Harris visiting Stonewall Inn
Politics

Vice President Harris visits Stonewall Inn

By Emily Sawaked
Elections

Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride mounts historic bid for Congress

By Emily Sawaked
Marchers move to the beat of the drum at the 2023 NYC Dyke March.
Pride

Thousands rally for bodily autonomy at NYC Dyke March

By Emily Sawaked
Estonia's parliament building, where lawmakers voted to legalize same-sex marriage.
International

Estonia becomes first former Soviet nation to legalize same-sex marriage

By Emily Sawaked
Marchers head down Seventh Avenue at the Reclaim Pride Coalition's 2021 Queer Liberation March.
Pride

Look ahead to marches and events throughout Pride weekend in NYC

By Emily Sawaked
The scene in the Village during Pride Sunday in 2021.
National

Gallup poll shows dip in support for same-sex relations; marriage equality holds firm

By Emily Sawaked
Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny's anti-LGBTQ remarks drew criticism from political clubs.
Politics

Assemblymember voices anti-LGBTQ remarks at community board meeting

By Emily Sawaked
The New York State Education Department building in Albany.
Education

State officials announce guidelines to help schools implement trans-inclusive policies

By Emily Sawaked
Long-term care facilities serving LGBTQ people and people living with HIV would face new regulations under legislation passed during the home stretch of the legislative session.
Politics

New York State lawmakers pass LGBTQ and HIV long-term care residents’ bill of rights

By Emily Sawaked
The Rainbow Flags on the ground at the Stonewall National Monument.
Crime

Vandals target Rainbow Flags at Stonewall National Monument 

By Emily Sawaked
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The Whaling Museum & Education Center

For the first time, The Heckscher Museum
Today, noon

All of Me with All of You: LGBTQ+ Art Out of the Collection
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n recognition of Mental Health Awareness
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Rob Madge’s triumphant and hilarious cel
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My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)
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Arts

  • “Sex," directed by Dag Johan Haugerud, opens June 13th at Film Forum. In second installment of ‘Love, Sex, Dreams,’ ‘Sex’ evaluates two men’s experiences
  • Lance LePere, Michael Kors, Dr. Carla Smith, Robert Turner, and Peter Speliopoulos. Fashion icons honored at The Center
  • The Ritz Bar and Lounge. From g Lounge to The Ritz, a new lease on nightlife
  • Tribeca Film Festival rolls out more than two dozen queer movies
  • Chase Strangio at the New York premiere of "Heightened Scrutiny." Chase Strangio in the spotlight at New York premiere of ‘Heightened Scrutiny’

Crime

  • Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024. Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili
  • Robert DeMaio, Jacob Barroso, and Jayqwan Hamilton at their sentencing on May 21. Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme
  • Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald TrumpMan sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg
  • Sam Nordquist was 24 years old. Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him
  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

Perspectives

  • A picture depicting the late Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV prior to his election is displayed as Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfan Cordova speaks during a press conference, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, in Chiclayo, Peru, May 9, 2025. Thoughts on popes, old and new — and their surprises on LGBTQ issues
  • Carmen Hernandez. Patients and employers pay more as healthcare conglomerates profit from federal program meant to serve vulnerable communities
  • A view of the front steps of New York City Hall. Four cheers and five jeers to the City Council’s vote on trans protections
  • The entrance of Mount Morris Baths. What it was like to work at Harlem’s Mount Morris Baths, an uptown refuge
  • Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center. Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

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