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The State Capitol building in Albany.

Politics

New York State Senate committee approves anti-trans sports bill

By Matt Tracy

Kei Williams (center) surrounded by the New Pride Agenda team during a rally in Albany in February.

Kei Williams, New Pride Agenda’s new executive director, embraces statewide vision

By Matt Tracy

Colectivo Intercultural Transgrediendo, a Queens-based group committed to supporting the trans community, gets honored at Fuerza Fest in 2024.

Events

Latine LGBTQ arts festival Fuerza Fest returning for 10th edition

By Matt Tracy

A previous job fair hosted by the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.

Events

Inclusive job fair slated for May 6 at Bronx Borough Hall

By Matt Tracy

A view of the front steps of New York City Hall.

From the Editor

Four cheers and five jeers to the City Council’s vote on trans protections

By Matt Tracy

Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.

Politics

LGBTQ Democratic clubs roll out primary endorsements for mayor and other races

By Matt Tracy

Marti Gould Cummings fires up the audience at a demonstration near Stonewall in February.

Pride

NYC Pride announces five grand marshals for 2025

By Matt Tracy

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chair Tiffany Cabán of Queens leads supporters of gender-affirming care at City Hall on April 24.

Politics

Council approves bills to protect gender-affirming care after hospitals cave to Trump

By Matt Tracy

The Brighton Beach Pride March proceeds from Coney Island to the east along the Riegelmann Boardwalk on May 21, 2023.

Pride

Same leaders, new look: Brighton Beach Pride set for May 10

By Matt Tracy

Julius' glitter T-shirt

History

Julius’ Bar marks 59 years since historic ‘sip-in’ demonstration

By Matt Tracy

Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88.

Religion

LGBTQ Catholics mourn Pope Francis and reflect on ‘complicated’ record

By Matt Tracy

Coffins rest in front of the Harry S. Truman Building, which serves as the headquarters of the US State Department.

Health

HIV/AIDS activists hold ‘funeral’ protest against PEPFAR freeze

By Matt Tracy

Immigration Equality's executive director, Aaron Morris, said the Trump administration is "really, really testing the waters here" with its immigration crackdown.

Trump administration’s immigration crackdown hinders LGBTQ asylum seekers

By Matt Tracy

Jason Collins, center, is flanked by Barton Lee Jackson III to his left and Phyllis Mehalakes to his right.

Sports

Jason Collins joins Nets’ Pride night and calls on sports world to ‘fight for equality’

By Matt Tracy

"The Ball," a documentary about the underground ballroom scene in early 1970s New York City, will be featured at the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival.

Cinema

Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight BIPOC representation and honor Sakia Gunn

By Matt Tracy

‘Thank You For Coming Out’ podcast paves the way for new TYFCO Collective

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