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Protesters of Kentucky Senate bill SB150, known as the Transgender Health Bill, cheer on speakers during a rally on the lawn of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

National

GOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in Kentucky

By Bruce Schreiner, AP

The Alliance Defending Freedom wants to see the Supreme Court strike down laws restricting conversion therapy.

Legal

Alliance Defending Freedom asks SCOTUS to strike down conversion therapy bans

By Arthur S. Leonard

The healthcare.gov website is seen on Dec. 14, 2021, in Fort Washington, Md.

News

Judge’s ruling undercuts US health law’s preventive care

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

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United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield

US-led coalition urges United Nations Security Council to protect LGBTQ people in war and peace

By Heather Cassell

The queer Hell's kitchen nightclub known as The Q has apparently closed down.

The Q, troubled Hell’s Kitchen queer nightclub, apparently shutters

By Heather Cassell

Out Brooklyn Councilmember Crystal Hudson is co-chair of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus alongside Tiffany Cabán.

Politics

Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus rips New York Post over coverage of Nashville shooter’s gender identity

By Matt Tracy

Activist Jason Rosenberg holds up a sign outlining ACT UP's core demand to Simon & Schuster.

Books

ACT UP, GLAAD target Simon & Schuster HQ over ‘AIDS denialism’ book

By Matt Tracy

Families leave a reunification site in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 27, 2023 after several children were killed in a shooting at Covenant School in Nashville.

Crime

Gays Against Guns condemns Nashville school shooting

By Matt Tracy

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Elisa Crespo, seen here at the 2021 Gay City News Impact Awards, is again advocating for the community during budget season in New York State.

New Pride Agenda looks to highlight priorities during April 1 rally

By Matt Tracy

It was a beautiful day for the 35th annual Phagwah Parade in Queens on March 26.

Caribbean Equality Project returns to Phagwah Parade

By Matt Tracy & Adrian Childress

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Politics

House narrowly passes anti-LGBTQ Parents Bill of Rights Act

By Matt Tracy

The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday's Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country.

Sports

NHL team won’t wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law

By Jay Cohen and Stephen Whyno, AP

Assemblymember Daniel O'Donnell wants to restrict travel to Arkansas, Mississippi, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia due to anti-LGBTQ laws.

Politics

O’Donnell calls on Governor Hochul to restrict travel to six states amid anti-LGBTQ laws

By Matt Tracy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media in the Florida Cabinet following his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida.

Politics

DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades

By Anthony Izaguirre, AP

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