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St. Mary's Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey.

Religion

‘This is shameful’: LGBTQ Catholic leaders blast bishops for banning gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Im Lynde is becoming the next executive director of NYC Pride.

Pride

NYC Pride hires new executive director

By Matt Tracy

FILE PHOTO: A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, U.S. June 29, 2024.

Legal

Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis’ petition to revisit marriage equality decision

By Matt Tracy

The State Capitol building in Albany.

New state law requires private schools to protect against bullying

By Matt Tracy

Councilmember Tiffany Cabán of Queens.

Politics

Out City Council candidates win big in general election races

By Matt Tracy

Zohran Mamdani speaks at an election night rally in Brooklyn after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race on November 4, 2025.

Politics

Mamdani dominated LGBTQ vote in mayoral race, exit polls show

By Matt Tracy

A cruise ship is docked on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, October 22, 2025.

National

US Virgin Islands governor signs executive order allowing gender marker ID changes

By Matt Tracy

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is emphasizing his commitment to LGBTQ rights ahead of Election Day.

Politics

Confronting Trump, Mamdani vows to ‘cherish’ trans rights and make NYC a ‘true sanctuary’

By Matt Tracy

Assemblymember Deborah Glick, the first out member of the State Legislature, addresses the crowd during a protest near the Stonewall Inn in February of 2025.

Politics

Deborah Glick, first out New York State lawmaker, won’t run for re-election

By Matt Tracy

Students take the L train on their first day back to school on Sept 4.

National

LGBTQ youth face growing mental health crisis, study finds

By Matt Tracy

Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, and Curtis Sliwa are set to face off in the general election in November.

News

How the NYC mayoral candidates compare on LGBTQ issues

By Matt Tracy

Miss Major participates as a grand marshal in the 2024 NYC Pride March.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Stonewall veteran and longtime trans activist, dies at 78

By Matt Tracy

The trajectory of mpox cases in New York City so far this year.

Health

NYC mpox cases increase again in September, surpassing 2025 monthly high

By Matt Tracy

Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell.

Politics

Bottcher raises $683k in first 24 hours after announcing potential Congressional bid

By Matt Tracy

Councilmember Erik Bottcher speaks at a Sept. 30 rally against the Trump administration's anti-trans funding cuts.

Politics

Denouncing Trump, Bottcher explores bid for Congress in race to replace Nadler

By Matt Tracy

A general view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 1, 2024.

Legal

Supreme Court begins new term with decisions looming on conversion therapy, trans sports participation

By Matt Tracy

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