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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

Anita Bryant in 1971.

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

By Matt Tracy

Ed Sedarbaum and Howard Cruse early in their 40-year relationship.

Ed Sedarbaum, ‘grandfather’ of Queens LGBTQ movement, dies at 78

By Andy Humm

Some members of the Prospect Park Women's Softball League in the dugout at Prospect Park.

Sports

Safe at home: Softball league builds camaraderie on and off the field at Prospect Park

By Matt Tracy

Rick Welts is the new CEO of the Dallas Mavericks.

Sports

Gay NBA executive Rick Welts hired as CEO of Dallas Mavericks

By Matt Tracy

Troy Masters in June 2024.

Troy Masters, Gay City News co-founder, LA Blade publisher, dead at 63

By Paul Schindler

Coya White Hat-Artichoker.

Coya Hope White Hat-Artichoker, Indigenous and Two-Spirit advocate, dies at 49

By Nicholas Boston

(L-R): Tourism Cares CEO Greg Takehara moderated the panel discussion, “Feeling Seen, Being Heard: The Importance of Inclusivity and Representation,” which brought together The Pathways Project executive director team member Miles Tibbs, Travel Unity Executive Director Roni Weiss, and WorldStrides tour guide AJ Gibson, at TripCon in Brooklyn on November 12, 2024.

Travel

TripCon brings tour and experience professionals to NYC

By Heather Cassell

Gays Against Guns holds a demonstration marking Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 21.

Emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil held in Manhattan

By Gay City News

Sofia Camacho Ferral finished in two hours and 31 minutes, winning the New York City Marathon's non-binary division.

Sports

NYC Marathon’s non-binary champion balances running with drag to find success

By Matt Tracy

Palm Springs can be a worthwhile vacation spot for friends, couples, and singles looking to get away from New York City.

Travel

Bonding in the sun: Planning your next group getaway to Palm Springs

By Jarryd Boyd

Liberty star Breanna Stewart celebrates during the Oct. 24 parade.

Sports

Queer joy: New York Liberty showered with love at jubilant WNBA championship parade

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots as Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) defends during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center on Oct. 16.

Sports

Liberty star Breanna Stewart faces homophobic threat during WNBA finals

By Matt Tracy

A view of the national anthem before game three between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets in the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field.

Sports

Trump campaign blankets MLB playoff games with transphobic ads against Harris

By Matt Tracy

Congregation Beit SImchat Torah's day-long event on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack.

Religion

Marking one year since Oct. 7, CBST acknowledges members ‘in their full humanity’

By Matt Tracy

Bangkok's LGBTQ community gathers for Pride festivities on Jan. 1, 2024.

Legal

Thailand’s king finalizes marriage equality law

By Matt Tracy

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