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The William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia.

Politics

House Republicans reject funding for LGBTQ centers

By Emily Sawaked

The California State Capitol in Sacramento.

Politics

California to vote on removing Prop 8 from state constitution

By Emily Sawaked

A view of the front steps of New York City Hall.

Politics

Council passes bills to report on trans incarcerated population and protect gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.

Politics

State lawmakers look to bolster LGBTQ data collection

By Emily Sawaked

Former Congressmember Mondaire Jones of New York.

Mondaire Jones launches bid for Congress

By Emily Sawaked

DeSantis campaign falsely paints Trump as supporter of LGBTQ rights

By Emily Sawaked

Vice President Kamala Harris visiting Stonewall Inn

Politics

Vice President Harris visits Stonewall Inn

By Emily Sawaked

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AMNY

Drag March at Tompkins Square Park celebrates self-expression amid ongoing attacks from the far right

Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride mounts historic bid for Congress

By Emily Sawaked

Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon leads a press conference announcing the reintroduction of the Equality Act on June 21.

Politics

Democrats reintroduce the Equality Act

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall.

Politics

Mayor Eric Adams navigates LGBTQ issues at a critical juncture

By Matt Tracy

Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny's anti-LGBTQ remarks drew criticism from political clubs.

Politics

Assemblymember voices anti-LGBTQ remarks at community board meeting

By Emily Sawaked

Long-term care facilities serving LGBTQ people and people living with HIV would face new regulations under legislation passed during the home stretch of the legislative session.

Politics

New York State lawmakers pass LGBTQ and HIV long-term care residents’ bill of rights

By Emily Sawaked

Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and LGBTQ advocates in Albany earlier this year.

Health

New York State and City move to become safe haven for trans youth and families

By Matt Tracy

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Cabán of Queens and Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn leads the City Council's banner.

Politics

City Council bill would establish protections for sex workers

By Matt Tracy

Politics

Biden condemns wave of state legislation restricting LGBTQ+ rights, says ‘these are our kids’

By Darlene Superville, AP

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Lynette Burnley, aunt of Chad Joseph, who family members believe was killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean, lights a candle at an altar for Joseph in the family home in Las Cuevas, Trinidad and Tobago, Oct. 22, 2025.

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