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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has re-introduced The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act.

Politics

Gillibrand reintroduces legislation to protect LGBTQ youth and families in foster care

By Matt Tracy

An individual at holds a sign at the Nassau County Legislative Building during a demonstration against the county's anti-trans sports policy.

Politics

Lawmakers in Nassau County pass transgender athlete ban

By Associated Press and Gay City News

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan (middle).

Health

Adams administration reverses proposal to cut Health Department’s HIV/‌AIDS budget

By Matt Tracy

Politics

Biden pardons potentially thousands of ex-service members convicted under now-repealed gay sex ban

By Zeke Miller, AP

A view of the Stonewall Inn from Christopher Park, which is also the home of the Stonewall National Monument.

Politics

New York congressmembers to introduce resolution designating June 28 as ‘Stonewall Day’

By Matt Tracy

Elected officials and Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC members.

Politics

Stonewall Democrats host annual Pride event

By Gay City News

Politics

ACLU outlines ‘roadmap’ to defending LGBTQ rights in a second Trump term

By Matt Tracy

PoliticsNY

LGBTQ+ leaders across New York share their inspirations in the 2024 LGBTQ+ Power Players list

Transgender

LI Press

Nassau Republican Pols Introduce Legislation Banning Transgender Athletes From Competing in Women’s Sports

The New York City subway’s Christopher St. 1 train station, seen here at an earlier date, is being renamed to the Christopher St.-Stonewall National Monument Station.

Politics

Late push in Albany for trans safe haven expansion, STI discrimination, and subway station renaming bills

By Matt Tracy

Health

South Carolina governor approves ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

By Jeffrey Collins, AP

Advocates at a 2020 rally to decriminalize sex work in New York.

Politics

Activists, lawmakers mount fresh push to decriminalize sex work in New York

By Matt Tracy

Politics

Trump vows to ‘end’ Biden’s protections for trans students ‘on day one’

By Matt Tracy

George Latimer

PoliticsNY

Stonewall Democrats of NYC endorse George Latimer for Congress

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and a host of elected officials gathered in November of 2023 to announce the Hate Crimes Modernization Act.

Politics

New York State approves bill to broaden hate crimes law

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Adams

AMNY

How NYC plans to bring hate crime prevention lessons into public school classrooms

More from Around NYC

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Serving up hope: Local leaders and orgs give back with turkey giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving

business

Op-ed: Supporting local businesses is key to strengthening the Bronx

Candidate for NYC Comptroller Jenifer Rajkumar addressing supporters, some holding placards, during a kickoff campaign on Nov. 21 at the Palace in Woodside.

Jenifer Rajkumar begins campaign for comptroller

Brownstone houses in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City, USA

Op-Ed | A model for Brooklyn’s housing future