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Former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) on the sideline during the first half of a game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Sports

Carl Nassib, NFL’s first out gay player, announces retirement

By Matt Tracy

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Brooklyn Paper

Man indicted for hate crime after allegedly attacking transgender woman on Bed-Stuy subway

Customers shopping at Housing Works Cannabis Co.’s 1 Astor Place store in New York City.

Business

Housing Works’ cannabis dispensary posts $12 million in sales in first six months

By Heather Cassell

A drag ban signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has been placed on hold by a federal judge on Aug. 31.

Legal

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

By Juan Lozano, AP

Members of Rainbow Hieghts Club at 25 Elm Place in Brooklyn.

Health

Rainbow Heights Club combats mental health crisis with peer support

By Emily Sawaked

Different Rainbow Flags line the fence at Christopher Park.

Crime

Man arrested for vandalizing Rainbow Flags near Stonewall

By Matt Tracy

Injectable PrEP, approved by the FDA in 2021 to prevent HIV, now has the backing of the US Preventive Services Task Force.

Health

Panel’s endorsement paves the way for insurance coverage of injectable PrEP

By Matt Tracy

A recent survey shows that many LGBTQ groups faced myriad forms of hate in 2022, including online harassment, phone calls, and in-person interactions.

Advocacy

Most LGBTQ groups experienced harassment or violence in 2022, survey shows

By Emily Sawaked

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

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AMNY

Man still sought for hurling anti-LGBTQ remarks at, slugging Hudson River Park jogger

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference to sign several bills related to public education and increases in teacher pay, in Miami, on May 9, 2023.

Politics

Florida imposes stricter anti-trans bathroom policy

By Emily Sawaked

Andrea Montanez sits in her office in the Hope Community Center, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Apopka, Fla. Florida's law has already created obstacles for Montanez, an LGBTQ+ immigration organizer. Montanez, 57, said her prescription for hormone therapy was initially denied after the restrictions were signed.

Seniors

Trans adults worried about finding welcoming spaces to live in their later years

By Andrew DeMillo, Lynne Sladky, and Laura Bargfeld, AP

Manuel Oliver and Paduay-Oliver (left) stopped in New York City on their tour against gun violence.

Activism

Gays Against Guns, parents of Parkland victim meet at NYC AIDS Memorial

By Matt Tracy

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis listens during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee.

Politics

GOP presidential hopefuls assail trans rights at first Republican debate

By Matt Tracy

Cedar Glen community member Trish Forest leaves flowers for Laura Ann "Lauri" Carleton outside Mag.Pi, the store she owned and operated, on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.

Crime

Killer of Mag.Pi store owner had history of anti-LGBTQ social media posts

By Emily Sawaked

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

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