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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

The State Capitol building in Albany.

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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

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams stands with lawmakers on Feb. 6 to condemn NYU Langone's response to Trump's executive order on gender-affirming care.

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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

World AIDS Day Out of the Darkness

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New Yorkers mark World AIDS Day with vigils and readings

By Gay City News

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

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

By Heather Cassell

Advocates carry the banner at the 32nd Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day candlelight vigil in 2023.

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World AIDS Day events planned in New York City

By Matt Tracy

Callen-Lorde CEO Patrick McGovern.

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Callen-Lorde hosts 24th annual health awards

By Gay City News

Mpox vaccine bottles stand in a package on November 18, 2024.

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In California, US reports first Clade I case of mpox

By Matt Tracy

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