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Advocates at the State Capitol in Albany.

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In Albany, LGBTQ groups urge state to boost funding for trans New Yorkers

By Matt Tracy

Members of both the US Senate and House of Representatives are voicing concern over reports that the Trump administration is slashing HIV/AIDS funding and programs.

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More than 100 lawmakers warn Trump against gutting HIV/AIDS prevention services

By Matt Tracy

Rainbow Flags at NYC Pride in 2024.

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Report shows LGBTQ New Yorkers face mental health disparities

By Matt Tracy

Standing up for the healthcare rights of trans youth.

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Dozens of New York groups call on state to create $50 million contingency fund for gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Is the Trump administration cracking down on poppers?

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Reports say FDA is targeting poppers

By Nicholas Boston

A sign marks the headquarters of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2025.

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Department of Veteran Affairs bans gender-affirming care for trans vets

By Matt Tracy

Proposed legislation in Albany would require Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care in New York State — regardless of federal funding — and ban healthcare discrimination against protected classes.

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New state bill targets anti-trans healthcare discrimination, requires Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

NYU Langone faced widespread criticism after allegedly pulling back on gender-affirming care in response to President Donald Trump's executive order.

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s restrictions on youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

In September of last year, New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald signed an order allowing pharmacists to administer the mpox vaccine without requiring a prescription.

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New York State reports first case of new mpox strain

By Matt Tracy

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‘Do not be complicit’: Pols speak out at NYU Langone after hospitals restrict gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Trans activists protest NYU Langone pause on gender-affirming care

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‘Blood on your hands’: Thousands protest NYU Langone halt of trans youth gender-affirming care after Trump order

State Attorney General Letitia James is reminding providers of their obligation to provide gender-affirming care in New York State.

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AG James warns providers after reports of two NYC hospitals halting youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the White House, in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2025.

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Trump signs executive order targeting youth gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

Callen-Lorde staff members.

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How to find an LGBTQIA+-affirming healthcare provider in NYC

By Jarryd Boyd

US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) leaves following a ceremony to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette's address to the 18th Congress, in Washington, U.S., December 10, 2024.

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GOP-led House passes bill blocking gender-affirming care for military families

By Matt Tracy

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden walk past the AIDS Memorial Quilt on display for the first time on the South Lawn of the White House during an event marking World AIDS Day in Washington, December 1, 2024.

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Biden hosts final White House World AIDS Day event as president

By Matt Tracy

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