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Judge Seth Marnin speaks after getting sworn in at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan on Aug. 14.

Legal

Seth Marnin sworn in as New York’s first trans judge in historic ceremony

By Matt Tracy

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announces an indictment in the stabbing death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man who was killed at a Brooklyn gas station.

Crime

Teen accused of killing O’Shae Sibley indicted on hate crime murder charge

By Matt Tracy

An unknown individual smashed the screen on display outside of The Flea.

Crime

Vandal attacks The Flea Theater after complaining about LGBTQ content

By Matt Tracy

Qween Jean delivers remarks Aug. 4 at the Mobil gas station where O'Shae Sibley was killed.

Hundreds gather at Brooklyn gas station to remember O’Shae Sibley

By Matt Tracy

O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Mobil gas station along Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn.

Crime

Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing of O’Shae Sibley

By Matt Tracy

O'Shae Sibley was just 28 years old.

Crime

‘They hated us ’cause we are gay!’ O’Shae Sibley’s stabbing death draws outrage

By Matt Tracy

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

Politics

Council passes bills to report on trans incarcerated population and protect gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Religion

United Methodists lose one-fifth of US churches amid growing defiance of LGBTQ bans

By Peter Smith, AP

The "School's Out" event will feature synchronized swimmers.

Hetrick-Martin Institute’s ‘School’s Out’ fundraiser looks to support LGBTQ youth

By Matt Tracy

The lead banner at the Reclaim Pride Coalition's 2023 Queer Liberation March.

Pride

Trans rights take center stage at intersectional Queer Liberation March

By Matt Tracy

Governor Kathy Hochul.

News

Hochul signs legislation making New York a safe haven for trans youth and families

By Matt Tracy

Jay W. Walker delivers remarks at the Reclaim Pride Coalition's press conference on June 21, 2023

Pride

Reclaim Pride Coalition looks ahead to Queer Liberation March

By Matt Tracy

Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon leads a press conference announcing the reintroduction of the Equality Act on June 21.

Politics

Democrats reintroduce the Equality Act

By Matt Tracy

On the scene at a Transgender Day of Visibility event in New York City in 2023.

From the Editor

Courts offer glimmer of hope during a painful year

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall.

Politics

Mayor Eric Adams navigates LGBTQ issues at a critical juncture

By Matt Tracy

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Attacks on Rainbow Flags prompt defiant drag show near Stonewall

By Matt Tracy

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