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A transgender track and field athlete in West Virginia is at the center of a court case involving Alliance Defending Freedom, an anti-LGBTQ litigation group.

Legal

Alliance Defending Freedom asks SCOTUS to intervene in West Virginia trans sports case

By Arthur S. Leonard

HRC president Kelley Robinson.

National

HRC’s Robinson marks 100 days with ‘unrelenting commitment’ to fight

By Heather Cassell

Out gay Congressmember Mark Pocan of Wisconsin is pushing for a new national museum for the LGBTQ community in Washington, DC.

Politics

GOP-led House committee passes federal ban on trans student-athletes

By Heather Cassell

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Community mourns death of trans woman in Brooklyn

By Matt Tracy & Adrian Childress

Times Square,

AMNY

Rolling the dice: A closer look at the 10 contenders seeking lucrative New York casino licenses

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QNS

Forest Hills lawyer launches campaign to become Queens County’s first openly gay elected judge

Brooklyn Councilmember Brad Lander is urging Yeshiva University to recognize the YU Pride Alliance, a student group on campus.

City comptroller calls on Yeshiva University to recognize queer student group

By Heather Cassell

Marti Cummings, Assemblymember Tony Simone, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Jackie Cox.

Politics

Assemblymember Tony Simone inaugurated in style in Chelsea

By Andy Humm

For more than two decades, the Queens-based St. Pat's for All Parade offers an inclusive atmosphere to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

New Yorkers celebrate inclusive St. Pat’s for All in Queens

By Kathleen Warnock

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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 of Queens is known for making inflammatory remarks about the LGBTQ community.

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

Illegal marijuana seller in Bronx

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

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