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National

Nex Benedict.
National

Medical examiner releases Nex Benedict’s full autopsy

By Matt Tracy
National

No charges to be filed in fight involving Oklahoma non-binary teen Nex Benedict, prosecutor says

By Sean Murphy, AP
Nex Benedict.
National

Medical examiner says Nex Benedict died by suicide

By Matt Tracy
Politics

Ban on gender-affirming care for minors allowed to take effect in Indiana

By Isabella Volmert, AP
Crime

Man guilty in Black transgender woman’s killing in 1st federal hate crime trial over gender identity

By James Pollard, AP/Report for America
Nex Benedict.
Crime

‘We must demand justice’: Non-binary teen’s death in Oklahoma sparks national attention

By Matt Tracy
National

Despite many LGBTQ gamers, video games lack representation

By Matt Tracy
National

The Census Bureau is considering how to ask about sexual orientation and gender identity. People have their opinions

By Mike Schneider, AP
The Human Rights Campaign's headquarters in Washington, DC.
Youth

HRC report sheds light on experiences of Black LGBTQ youth

By Matt Tracy
Politics

Statehouses and AGs continue attacks on trans Americans

By Matt Tracy
National

Trans veterans sue to have gender-affirming surgery covered by Department of Veteran Affairs

By Pat Eaton-Robb, AP
TLDEF executive director Andy Marra and NCTE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen will lead a new organization called Advocates for Trans Equality.
Legal

TLDEF and NCTE to merge into one political and legal powerhouse for trans rights

By Matt Tracy
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said the final rule "clarifies protections for people with religious or moral objections while also ensuring access to care for all in keeping with the law.”
Health

HHS guts Trump’s ‘conscience’ rule, drawing praise from LGBTQ legal groups

By Matt Tracy
Ohio state lawmakers overrode Governor Mike DeWine's veto of anti-LGBTQ legislation that passed last year.
Health

Ohio House overrides Republican governor’s veto of ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Samanthan Hendrickson, AP/Report for America
Crowds hover around Ginger's Bar at Brooklyn Pride in 2023.
National

Report: LGBTQ people represent 5.5% of US population

By Matt Tracy
Politics

GOP candidates lean into transphobia in fourth presidential debate

By Matt Tracy

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SoMad presents Life is Drag — A landmark
Tomorrow, noon

Life is Drag by Rachel Rampleman
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Ronald K. Brown’s spiritually charged Gr
Tomorrow, 7 pm

‘Grace’ Repertory Workshop with Solomon Dumas
Ailey Extension

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Nov. 18, 8 pm

Queer Trivia Extravaganza @ Good Judy
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On November 19, the NEW Pride Agenda wil
Nov. 19, 6 pm

The Second Annual Empowerment Awards
Salesforce Tower

This four-week performance workshop is d
Nov. 20, 8 am

Voices & Visions Performance Workshops
Ailey Extension

The world premiere of Dante Fuoco’s bold
Nov. 20, 7:30 pm

Blue Seal, Blue Sea
The Makers’ Space

Get ready to witness an unforgettable ni
Nov. 20, 9:30 pm

Superstar Open Set
Pink Metal

From the creators of “Brag Drunch,” one
Nov. 21, 8 pm

SHE ATE! The Drag Dinner Experience
Branded Saloon

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Arts

  • Maraluisa Ernst’s “A Place of Absence” speaks from the family history of the director, who is queer and non-binary. DOC NYC festival offers real-life stories about female filmmakers, a trans lawyer, and Latinx advocates
  • Michael Urie in "Richard II." A powerful ‘Richard II’: Michael Urie brings insight, depth, and passion to Shakespeare
  • An exhibit on display offers highlights from New York City's drag history, as chronicled in the book, “The Drag Queens of New York," by Julian Fleisher. Exhibit recalls the ‘sleazy goodness’ behind the East Village’s drag history
  • Evan Adams in "The Business of Fancydancing." Q&A: Filmmaker and actor discuss restoration of gay Native American film ‘The Business of Fancydancing’
  • “Peter Hujar’s Day," directed by Ira Sachs, is running at Film Forum and Film at Lincoln Center. ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ takes a trip back to New York’s gay arts scene in 1974

Crime

  • President Donald Trump said he commuted George Santos' prison sentence in a Truth Social post.Santos is back with a ‘large slice of humble pie’ following Trump’s commutation
  • The corner of New Lots Ave. and Vermont St. in Brooklyn is where an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack took place on Oct. 5. Woman hit with a chair in alleged anti-LGBTQ attack in Brooklyn
  • Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives. Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband
  • Penn Station on Aug. 27, 2025. Lawmakers demand answers from Amtrak after hundreds of arrests at Penn Station men’s bathroom
  • Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025. In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence

Perspectives

  • The Caribbean Equality Project team at their inaugural gala on Sept. 19. Caribbean Equality Project celebrates a decade of resistance and belonging
  • The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City. Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms
  • Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell. Erik Bottcher is the voice we need in Congress
  • Émilia Decaudin For New York to remain a queer haven, we must build more homes
  • Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project. How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives

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