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Matt Tracy

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

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New York City Mayor de Blasio speaks at news conference
Crime

De Blasio’s Vagueness in Addressing Sex Work Decriminalization

By Matt Tracy
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a listening session on the issue of regulating nicotine vaping and e-cigarettes in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington
Health

Another Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Transphobic Health Rule

By Matt Tracy
U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton is escorted by U.S. security into a court in Olongapo city, north of Manila
Crime

Early Release of US Marine Who Killed Trans Woman in Philippines Draws Fire

By Matt Tracy
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Crime

Transgender Woman Found Dead At the Bronx’s Orchard Beach

By Matt Tracy
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Crime

City Settles Lawsuit in Layleen Polanco’s Rikers Island Death for $5.9 Million

By Matt Tracy
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Youth

Lawsuit Aims at Trump Halting Data on Native American, LGBTQ Foster Care Youth

By Matt Tracy
Former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell delivers a pre-recorded address to the largely virtual 2020 Republican National Convention in Washington
Elections

Transphobia, Intolerance, Lies Front and Center at RNC

By Matt Tracy
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New York State

Brooklyn’s East River State Park Renamed After Marsha P. Johnson

By Matt Tracy
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Television

HBO Max Unveils Cast for “Equal” Series on LGBTQ History

By Matt Tracy
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Cinema

“The Owl House” Brings Disney’s First Bisexual Lead Character

By Matt Tracy
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the first day of the Republican National Convention, in Charlotte
Elections

Inside the Very Anti-LGBTQ GOP Party Platform — From 2016!

By Matt Tracy
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Crime

Transphobic Attacks in Los Angeles Lead to Arrests

By Matt Tracy
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Politics

Effort to Repeal Walking While Trans Ban Gains Bipartisan Support

By Matt Tracy
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Elections

Ric Grenell, GOP Launch Fruitless Bid to Attract LGBTQ Voters

By Matt Tracy
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Sports

Cincinnati Reds Broadcaster Suspended for Using Anti-Gay Slur on Air

By Matt Tracy
FILE PHOTO: Cruz, an ER technician at Valley Medical Center in Renton, donates convalescent plasma at Bloodworks Northwest for an experimental treatment study during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle
Health

Data Documents Severe Healthcare Discrimination Targeting Trans Americans

By Matt Tracy
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Arts

  • Walker Stovall, Star Amerasu, Mickey Gooch in "Silverback Mountain." ‘Silverback Mountain’: Chaos and kooks in the jungle
  • Qween Jean poses with the Best Costume Design of a Musical award for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" during the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June 7, 2026. Qween Jean wins Tony Award for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball,’ making trans history
  • “She’s the He," directed by Siobhan McCarthy, opens June 5 at the IFC Center. Trans writer/‌director Siobhan McCarthy opens up about debut film ‘She’s the He’
  • Nadia Melliti in "The Little Sister." Q&A: Actress Nadia Melliti on her role in coming-of-age film ‘The Little Sister’
  • Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon in “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” ‘Heated Rivalry’ musical parody: Slap shots and slapstick

Crime

  • 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
  • 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 charged with killing gay dancer O’Shae Sibley claims self-defense
  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges

Perspectives

  • 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
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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