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Matt Tracy

Matt Tracy is Gay City News’ editor-in-chief.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the White House, in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2025.
Health

Trump signs executive order targeting youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One before arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., January 27, 2025.
Military

Trump bans trans troops yet again, prompting lawsuits and outrage

By Matt Tracy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2025.
Politics

State Department, Bureau of Prisons begin carrying out Trump’s transphobic agenda

By Matt Tracy
Karla Sofía Gascón attends the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, in Palm Springs, California, U.S., January 3, 2025.
Cinema

Karla Sofía Gascón becomes first out trans actress nominated for Academy Award

By Matt Tracy
Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4, 2024.
From the Editor

Now, more than ever, double down and stand up for our community

By Matt Tracy
Standing up for trans youth during the Jan. 18 People's March in New York City.
Activism

New Yorkers denounce Trump in counter-inauguration events across the city

By Matt Tracy
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Politics

Trump attacks trans and non-binary Americans in dark inaugural speech

By Matt Tracy
Members of Griot Circle at the organization's space at 25 Flatbush Ave. prior to leaving the location in 2022.
Seniors

Griot Circle, hub for NYC’s LGBTQ older adults of color, returns home to downtown Brooklyn

By Matt Tracy
The modern-day version of Village People bears little resemblance to the original group, seen here in 1978.
Music

Village People, led by just one original member, to perform at Trump’s inauguration

By Matt Tracy
The Human Rights Campaign's headquarters in Washington, DC.
Business

Human Rights Campaign releases 2025 Corporate Equality Index

By Matt Tracy
A plane makes a drop as smoke billows from the Palisades Fire at the Mandeville Canyon, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 11, 2025.
National

New York’s queer bars promote fundraisers to support Los Angeles wildfire relief effort

By Matt Tracy
US House Speaker Mike Johnson attends a press conference following a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 17, 2024.
Politics

House votes to ban trans athletes from girls’ and women’s sports

By Matt Tracy
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Meta Platforms’ business group is seen in Brussels
Business

Meta guts hateful conduct policy, eliminates DEI programs in sweeping overhaul

By Matt Tracy
Anita Bryant in 1971.
Remembrance

Anita Bryant, anti-gay singer who killed gay rights ordinance in Miami, dies at 84

By Matt Tracy
Pride Center of Staten Island executive director Carol Bullock.
New York City

Staten Island Pride Center executive director Carol Bullock to step down

By Matt Tracy
Department of Defense
Military

Military settles with troops impacted by ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ discharges

By Matt Tracy
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Arts

  • “Jimmy," directed by Yashaddai Owens, opens July 31 at the IFC Center. ‘Jimmy’ recalls James Baldwin’s time in Europe
  • London gay activists aid striking Welsh miners in "Pride The Musical." Pride sings at London’s National Theatre
  • "It Is Not Enough to See, One Must See Through to Find Truth" (2013), Emmett Wigglesworth. Exhibition explores esteemed Harlem incubator for artists
  • Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) in "Heartstopper Forever." ‘Heartstopper’ ends on a high note
  • Peter Hujar's (1934 – 1987) self-portraits at 189 Second Avenue, 1974. Peter Hujar exhibit at the Morgan: A love for outsiders

Crime

  • People gather around flowers, mementos, and candles in Berlin, Germany on July 26 at the Brandenburg Gate, after a deadly incident in which a vehicle crashed into a crowd near Berlin's annual Christopher Street Day Pride parade on the evening of July 25. One dead, 29 injured in vehicle attack at Berlin Pride
  • The Bronx intersection where two suspects allegedly physically attacked an individual and voiced anti-LGBTQ remarks. Cops search for two suspects in anti-LGBTQ attack in the Bronx
  • A picture shows the late O'Shae Sibley during a demonstration in Brooklyn after he was killed there in an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack. Man sentenced to 20 years for killing O’Shae Sibley in homophobic gas station attack
  • Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez holds a press conference on August 10, 2023 to announce an indictment in the stabbing death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man who was killed at a Brooklyn gas station. Man convicted of manslaughter in death of O’Shae Sibley
  • sketch of bigot behind lower east side hate crimeCops hunt Lower East Side bigot who beat boy with belt after anti-LGBTQ+ hate tirade

Perspectives

  • James Dale and his partner, David Lam, at the NYC Pride March on June 28. Don’t let the parade pass you by
  • Community members march along the boardwalk at Brighton Beach Pride. Even in darkness, find room for queer joy at Pride
  • 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

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