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Legal

The US Supreme Court
Legal

Supreme Court considering several LGBTQ-related cases for review

By Arthur S. Leonard
The US District Court for Idaho's Chief District Judge David Nye was one of President Trump’s 2017 appointees during his first term.
Legal

Federal judge denies preliminary injunction against Idaho’s bathroom law, but refuses to dismiss challenge

By Arthur S. Leonard
Legal

India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it’s up to Parliament

By Krutika Pathi, AP
Legal

Colorado high court to hear case against Christian baker who refused to make LGBTQ-themed cake

By Colleen Slevin and Jesse Bedayn, AP
US District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant ruled in favor of an incarcerated trans woman whose Eighth Amendment rights were violated when Connecticut prison officials impeded on her ability to receive gender-affirming care.
Legal

Trans inmate wins judgment against Connecticut prison officials for ‘shocking’ inadequate care

By Arthur S. Leonard
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Legal

Free exercise of religion on steroids in California court rulings against LGBTQ rights

By Arthur S. Leonard
The Queen of Angels Catholic Store at 11629 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville.
Legal

Jacksonville store becomes latest to pursue exemption from anti-discrimination law

By Duncan Osborne
Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Legal

A judge has blocked, for now, a Texas law drag show performers fear will shut them down

By Juan Lozano, AP
Makyyla Holland, 25, filed a lawsuit that prompted the Broome County Jail to implement policies for the treatment of LGBTQ people in custody.
Legal

Broome County Jail settles with trans woman, announces new LGBTQ guidelines

By Matt Tracy
The statehouse in Alabama is where lawmakers approved a ban on gender-affirming care for youth. The law has been held up by the courts, but the state is now allowed to enforce it.
Health

Appeals court allows Alabama to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard
Legal

Federal court blocks Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care

By Arthur S. Leonard
Lindsay Hecox.
Legal

Federal appeals court upholds ruling blocking Idaho’s anti-trans sports law

By Arthur S. Leonard
Judge Seth Marnin speaks after getting sworn in at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan on Aug. 14.
Legal

Seth Marnin sworn in as New York’s first trans judge in historic ceremony

By Matt Tracy
Robert Fehring is holed up in a federal prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Crime

Judge rejects release of Long Island man who made anti-LGBTQ threats

By Emily Sawaked
Governor Kevin Stitt of Florida signs an executive order requiring the state to use "male" and "female," effectively erasing non-binary people.
Legal

Oklahoma governor’s order bars state from recognizing trans, non-binary people

By Emily Sawaked
On July 20, U.S. District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps issued an order granting a motion for preliminary injunction and ordered that the law cannot be enforced against two trans plaintiffs.
Legal

Federal court issues preliminary injunction against Arizona’s ban on trans athletes

By Arthur S. Leonard

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US premier of “An Ordinary Afternoon in 1974”!
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SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
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Migguel Anggelo’s ICONS: Latin Rhythms
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Best of Both Worlds Rave – A 20-Year Hannah Montana Nostalgia Celebration
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Arts

  • "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
  • Paisley Fields dressing for the job they want‘Because I am country’: Paisley Fields challenges country music norms with raw songs and a deeply personal journey

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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