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AMNY

Exclusion of LGBTQ+ groups from Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade leads to dwindling business, low turnout

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Crime

Medical examiner declares two gay men died by drug-facilitated homicides

By Heather Cassell

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Politics

Tennessee restricts drag shows, bans gender-affirming care for youth

By Matt Tracy

Councilmember Vickie Paladino has developed a reputation for making anti-LGBTQ remarks on social media.

Politics

Council removes anti-LGBTQ Vickie Paladino from Mental Health Committee

By Matt Tracy

The Reclaim Pride Coalition joins with the New York Civil Liberties Union and Vocal New York in a rally ahead of a City Council hearing on March 1.

Advocates, lawmakers demand accountability from NYPD’s Strategic Response Group

By Matt Tracy

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AMNY

Potful of trouble: NYC stores skirting marijuana licensing rules, prompting legal confusion and safety concerns

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QNS

Queens councilwoman declares ‘state of emergency’ over fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries

Marchers voicing objection to House Bill 1125 prohibiting transgender-related healthcare in Mississippi for people under the age of 18 walk from the State Capitol to the governor's mansion following a rally at the Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi.

Health

Mississippi enacts ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Emily Wagster Pettus, AP

Advocates demonstrate on a sunny day in DC.

Immigration advocates urge Biden to reconsider asylum policy

By Heather Cassell

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AMNY

Op-Ed | On track to a safer New York City subway

Jason Rosenberg of ACT UP and Ivy Arce of Treatment Action Group during one of the panel discussions.

Pride

Emphasizing community, Reclaim Pride town hall looks forward to 2023 march

By Matt Tracy

Supporters of Drag Stour hour outside of the event in Jackson Heights.

Families

Community stands up for Drag Story Hour in Jackson Heights

By Kathleen Warnock

New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

Legal

Federal court finds New York’s ‘Hateful Conduct Law’ probably violates First Amendment

By Arthur S. Leonard

The latest poll found that 7.2% of people in America identify as LGBTQ, which is consistent with 7.1% reported last year in the same poll.

National

Gallup: US LGBTQ population hovers at 7%

By Matt Tracy

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Advocacy

Protest and resolve mark Creating Change 35 in San Francisco

By Heather Cassell

Circuit Judge Toby Heytens next to an American Flag.

Legal

Fourth Circuit panel rules trans girl can play sports during appeal

By Arthur S. Leonard

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The McGowan family and friends with scholarship recipients, Daniel McAlmont, and Laurel Seales after a handing over reception in Georgetown, Guyana.

Guyanese students receive McGowan Scholarships valued at over GYD$500,000

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