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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who signed anti-trans sports bills, speaks at the state Capitol on April 10, 2020, in Bismarck, N.D.

Politics

North Dakota governor signs trans athlete bans into law

By Trisha Ahmed, AP/Report for America

Cat Poland, of Buhler, Kansas, poses with her 13-year-old trans son, Alex, after a day of lobbying by LGBTQ youth and their advocates at the Statehouse, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Topeka, Kan. Alex runs cross country and hopes to play baseball next year.

Politics

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

Kevin McCarthy, Elise Stefanik

Politics

House narrowly passes anti-LGBTQ Parents Bill of Rights Act

By Matt Tracy

Assemblymember Daniel O'Donnell wants to restrict travel to Arkansas, Mississippi, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia due to anti-LGBTQ laws.

Politics

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

By Matt Tracy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media in the Florida Cabinet following his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the state Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida.

Politics

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

By Anthony Izaguirre, AP

Out gay Congressmember Mark Pocan is pushing back against a GOP-led attack on LGBTQ youth.

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 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

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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

David Cicilline

Politics

US Rep. Cicilline to step down, lead nonprofit foundation

By Mark Pratt, AP

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AMNY

Adams blasts GOP Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during Staten Island visit

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