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International

A general view shows the Al Bayt stadium, built for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer championship, during a stadium tour in Al Khor
Guest Perspective

Strip Qatar’s Homophobic Regime of the 2022 World Cup Now

By Benjamin Weinthal
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Business

TikTok Admits to Censoring LGBTQ Hashtags

By Matt Tracy
U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton is escorted by U.S. security into a court in Olongapo city, north of Manila
Crime

Early Release of US Marine Who Killed Trans Woman in Philippines Draws Fire

By Matt Tracy
Russia’s President Putin meets with head of the Chechen Republic Kadyrov near Moscow
Business

Court Signals Putin Likely to Regain US Stoli Rights

By Duncan Osborne
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International

Caribbean Drag: We Have Always Been Queer

By Ryan Persadie
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Panama City
Health

Panama’s Trans Community Struggles With Gender-Segregated Quarantine Days

By Matt Tracy
Three former police officers are taken to a hearing as they face charges for aggravated homicide and the kidnapping of Camila Diaz Cordova, a transgender woman, in San Salvador
Crime

Cops Sentenced for Killing Trans Woman in El Salvador

By Matt Tracy
FILE PHOTO: G20 leaders summit in Osaka
Advocacy

Yemeni Blogger’s Call for LGBTQ Equality Gets Him Convicted in Saudi Arabia

By Paul Schindler
The U.S.-Canada border crossing is seen in Lacolle Canada
Politics

Canadian Judge Nixes Asylum Agreement with Trump’s America

By Matt Tracy
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street in London
Health

Efforts Aim to Ban Conversion Therapy in UK, Israel

By Matt Tracy
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Books

Queer Palestinians: Forging a New Paradigm

By Michael Luongo
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo holds press briefing at the State Department in Washington
Politics

Pompeo Unveils Report Criticizing Human Rights Gains

By Matt Tracy
Civilians chant slogans as members of Sudanese pro-democracy protest on the anniversary of a major anti-military protest, as groups loyal to toppled leader Omar al-Bashir plan rival demonstrations in Khartoum
International

Sudan No Longer Punishing Gay Sex With Death Penalty

By Matt Tracy
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Trump signs executive order on police reform at the White House in Washington
Advocacy

Trump Administration Aims to Limit Asylum Claims

By Matt Tracy
FILE PHOTO: World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a news conference in Geneva
Health

COVID Crisis Threatening Global Disbursement of HIV Meds

By Matt Tracy
U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan hold a joint news conference at the White House in Washington
International

Turkish President Launches Fresh Attack on LGBTQ Community

By Matt Tracy

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Arts

  • “Stop! That! Train!” kicks off NewFest Pride 2026. ‘Dads,’ ‘Leviticus,’ and more: NewFest Pride tees up annual lineup of queer films
  • "Diamonds," directed by Ferzan Özpetek, opens May 15 at the Angelika Film Center. Q&A: Filmmaker Ferzan Özpetek delivers an ode to women in new film ‘Diamonds’
  • Author Wendell Edward Carter promotes his novel, "Melting The Snow," about a Black gay man's journey towards embracing his identity.  Queer authors and bookworms converge at 14th annual New York Rainbow Book Fair
  • "Dancing On the Wall" is MUNA's first release since their self-titled 2022 album. May LGBTQ music: Isaiah Rashad’s ‘It’s Been Awful’ and MUNA’s ‘Dancing On the Wall’
  • AmberGray (Riff Raff), Juliette Lewis(Magenta), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Columbia), and AndrewDurand (Brad) in "Rocky Horror." Roundabout’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ revival is the ultimate time warp

Crime

  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police

Perspectives

  • Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023. Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next
  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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