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Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker, a co-founder of New York Transgender Advocacy Group, speaks at a rally at Christopher Park on Feb. 10.

Activism

Advocates rally at Stonewall as electeds vow to raise Rainbow Flag once again

By Matt Tracy

Members of Gays Against Guns (GAG) publicly launch the group's 10th Anniversary year at the Stonewall National Monument on Jan. 22.

Activism

Gays Against Guns marks 10th anniversary year

By Amber Sexton

New Pride Agenda's Kei Williams delivers remarks during a rally for trans youth on Jan. 10, 2026.

Activism

Union Square rally draws support for trans youth as Supreme Court weighs sports bans

By Dashiell Allen

Longtime activist Ann Northrop speaks during the first meeting of Chelsea Neighbors United.

Activism

New Chelsea community group aims to resist ICE and federal threats

By Donna Aceto

Marchers move to the beat of the drum at the 2023 NYC Dyke March.

Activism

NYC Dyke March’s anti-Zionist stance sees mixed reactions from Jewish communities

By Amy Schatz

Chase Strangio of the ACLU delivers remarks to the audience.

Legal

Union Square rally denounces Supreme Court ruling in US v. Skrmetti

By Donna Aceto

Florida says "Don't Say Gay," but God says otherwise.

Activism

LGBTQ rights in focus at NYC ‘Hands Off’ protest against Trump administration

By Donna Aceto

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PHOTOS: New York City turns out for Transgender Day of Visibility

By Donna Aceto

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

Longtime activist Brent Nicholson Earle continues to lead the annual Out of the Darkness march and vigil for World AIDS Day

Health

Brent Nicholson Earle maintains legacy of HIV/AIDS activism for World AIDS Day

By Heather Cassell

Leslie Cagan (middle) with presenters Peace Action New York executive director Emily Rubin (left) and Columbia professor and law scholar Katherine Franke (right).

Activism

Leslie Cagan, longtime peace activist and organizer, honored for intersectional social justice work

By Gay City News

Advocates in Manhattan warn the World Bank against financing projects in Uganda due to the country's anti-LGBTQ law.

Activism

In Manhattan, LGBTQ activists warn World Bank against funding Uganda

By Matt Tracy

Gays Against Guns leads an event remembering individuals killed in the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse, an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando.

Activism

New York vigil remembers 49 lives lost at 2016 Pulse shooting

By Gay City News

Attendees surround the Stonewall Inn during a vigil for Nex Benedict.

Activism

Hundreds mourn Nex Benedict at fiery Stonewall vigil

By Matt Tracy

Community activist Julie DeLaurier protests a Moms for Liberty event on Jan. 18 in Manhattan.

Activism

‘No hate! no fear!’: LGBTQ activists and politicians protest Moms for Liberty event in NYC

By Dashiell Allen

A marcher prepares to lay her effigies to rest in Manhattan on Dec. 28.

Activism

Jewish LGBTQ activists silently mourn civilian deaths in Gaza

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto

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