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Bernie Wagenblast marks Transgender Day of Visibility

AMNY

Trans Lives Matter: Celebrating international Transgender Day of Visibility with the MTA’s help

From left to right: Ken Lustbader of the LGBT Historic Sites Project; Finn Brigham and Patrick McGovern of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center; and Bernie Wagenblast at the Christopher Street-Sheridan Square station.

Bernie Wagenblast, out trans ‘voice of the subway,’ rolls out podcast and visibility campaign

By Donna Aceto & Matt Tracy

Bangkok, Thailand's capital and the seat of parliament. Members of the lower house voted overwhelmingly to approve marriage equality.

Thailand’s lawmakers vote to approve marriage equality

By Matt Tracy

St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan.

Religion

Citing anti-LGBTQ teachings, more Americans ditch religion: survey

By Matt Tracy

Nex Benedict.

National

Medical examiner releases Nex Benedict’s full autopsy

By Matt Tracy

Pride Sunday falls on June 30 this year.

Pride

NYC Pride announces 2024 events, including Youth Pride and PrideFest

By Matt Tracy

Sports

After a county restricted transgender women in sports, a roller derby league said, ‘No way’

By Philip Marcelo, AP

Joan Gibbs during an interview for the ACT UP Oral History Project in 2012.

Joan Gibbs, renowned lesbian activist and attorney, dies at 71

By Matt Tracy

House lawmakers approved a $1.2 trillion spending bill on March 22.

Politics

Spending bill excludes most anti-LGBTQ riders, but bans Rainbow Flags at State Department

By Matt Tracy

National

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

By Sean Murphy, AP

PS 111 at 440 W. 53rd St. is one of dozens of schools in Community Education Council 2.

Politics

Out electeds rip Manhattan community education council over anti-trans sports resolution

By Matt Tracy

advocates

QNS

Advocates call on Mayor Adams to pump funding into city’s human rights agency

Legal

Biden ties Obama’s record of 11 out federal judges

By Matt Tracy

Malachy McCourt flashes a smile during the 2022 St. Pat's for All parade.

Malachy McCourt, staunch, passionate, and colorful LGBTQ ally, dies at 92

By Andy Humm

Caitlyn Jenner

LI Press

Caitlyn Jenner Voices Support For Nassau County Transgender Sports Ban

The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans' Affairs have updated their policies on IVF and donors.

Military

Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs lift IVF barriers for some LGBTQ members

By Matt Tracy

More from Around NYC

feral cat shelters in Brooklyn

Baby, it’s cold outside: Cat lovers build shelters to help Brooklyn’s feral felines face winter weather

Rev. Michael Blake announced he will join the race to be NYC Mayor in 2025.

Former Bronx Assembly Member Michael Blake announces 2025 NYC mayoral run, criticizes Eric Adams

Six hundred turkeys were distributed on Nov. 23, thanks to Assembly Member Monique Chandler Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Special Ed, LinkNYC, NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melisa Ramos and IAMWONDAWOMAN. From left are Celeste Terry, Superintendent District 18, Assemblywoman Monique Chandler, Special Ed, handing over a turkey to a resident at the Annual Harvesting Health & Harmony Thanksgiving event at PS 135, on Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn.

Assembly Woman Monique Chandler Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Special Ed, LinkNYC, distribute 600 turkeys at PS 135

Shot of happy multi-generation family gathering for Thanksgiving meal at dining table. Cheerful family having dinner or lunch with roast turkey.

Making the holiday your own this year: Tips for how to throw your own Friendsgiving dinner all season long