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Politics

Montana House of Representatives sidelines trans lawmaker

By Matt Tracy
State Senator George Borrello (center) is the lead sponsor of the anti-trans sports bill in the upper chamber.
Politics

Anti-trans sports bill introduced in Albany, sparking outrage

By Matt Tracy
Politics

Montana House cancels after rally for transgender lawmaker

By Amy Beth Hanson and Sam Metz, AP
Politics

House Republicans pass anti-trans sports bill

By Matt Tracy
Politics

North Dakota governor signs trans athlete bans into law

By Trisha Ahmed, AP/Report for America
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Kansas bans transgender athletes from women’s, girls’ sports

By John Hanna, AP
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QNS

‘It’s time for new leadership’: Republican candidate announces congressional campaign to challenge George Santos

Out Brooklyn Councilmember Crystal Hudson is co-chair of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus alongside Tiffany Cabán.
Politics

Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus rips New York Post over coverage of Nashville shooter’s gender identity

By Matt Tracy
Politics

House narrowly passes anti-LGBTQ Parents Bill of Rights Act

By Matt Tracy
Daniel O'Donnell represents Manhattan's District 69 in the New York State Assembly.
Politics

O’Donnell calls on Governor Hochul to restrict travel to six states amid anti-LGBTQ laws

By Matt Tracy
Politics

DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades

By Anthony Izaguirre, AP
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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QNS

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

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
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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

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Homage: Queer lineages on video presents
Tomorrow, noon

Homage: Queer lineages on video
Wallach Art Gallery

“Beer Ogles” is a new series of ink and
Aug. 7, 6 pm

“Beer Ogles” opening reception
Boiler Room

Join the Alice Paul Center for Gender Ju
Aug. 7, 6:30 pm

Champions of Equality: Violence Prevention in the LGBTQ Community
Zoom

Kim A. Clarke is a versatile bassist, co
Aug. 7, 7 pm

Queens Jazz Trail Concert: Kim Clarke & Friends
Travers Park, Jackson Heights Queens

Out of the ashes of the eclectic online
Aug. 8, 7:30 am

Hyperpop Is Dead!
Wonderville

For the first time, The Heckscher Museum
Aug. 8, noon

All of Me with All of You: LGBTQ+ Art Out of the Collection
Heckscher Museum of Art

A new play about obsession, Judaism, gir
Aug. 8, 6 pm

Esther Made Me Do It
The RAT

Join Henry Street Settlement for our ann
Aug. 9, 1 pm

Summer Fun: Roller Skating
Sol Lain Park

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Arts

  • A man and a woman's faces are close together in a black and white scene in “Who Killed Teddy Bear," directed by Joseph Cates, opens Aug. 8 at the Film Forum. “Who Killed Teddy Bear,” dramatic thriller starring out actor Sal Mineo, screening at Film Forum
  • Chappell Roan performs at the 2024 Governor's Ball, where she debuted her new song, "The Subway." ‘The Subway’ arrives: Chappell Roan drops music video for NYC-inspired breakup ballad
  • Ellen Adair, Mitzi Akaha, and Scott Thomas in "Coming Out Polyamorous." Chain NYC Festival, set for mid-August, offers six LGBTQ shorts
  • Two men hug while facing the camera and holding roses in "Taxi Zum Klo." Frank Ripploh’s ‘Taxi Zum Klo’ is still provocative, 45 years later
  • Darwin DelFabro looks in the camera during a portrait, with a gray background. The picture is black and white. Darwin Del Fabro channels Lili Elbe in one-woman show

Crime

  • Outside of The Monster in Greenwich Village. Man allegedly brandishes knife, defaces Pride sign in Greenwich Village: NYPD
  • Police officers in NYPD vests examine scene where person was shotTwo men shot near Harlem gay bar; shooter remains at large, cops say
  • Man in suit looks at crime scene with blood and napkins on sidewalkStonewall shooting: Two teen girls shot near historic Village inn during Pride celebrations
  • murder trans PhillyKiller convicted in murder of Philly trans woman Dominique Fells
  • Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024. Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

Perspectives

  • Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project. How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives
  • The 2025 NYC Dyke March. Letter to the editor: NYC Dyke March’s policy represents deliberate exclusion rooted in religious and political identity
  • At the Queer Liberation March in 2022. Pride is resilience, liberation, community, and identity
  • A picture depicting the late Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV prior to his election is displayed as Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfan Cordova speaks during a press conference, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, in Chiclayo, Peru, May 9, 2025. Thoughts on popes, old and new — and their surprises on LGBTQ issues
  • Carmen Hernandez. Patients and employers pay more as healthcare conglomerates profit from federal program meant to serve vulnerable communities

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