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Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Politics

Trump attacks trans and non-binary Americans in dark inaugural speech

By Matt Tracy

US House Speaker Mike Johnson attends a press conference following a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 17, 2024.

Politics

House votes to ban trans athletes from girls’ and women’s sports

By Matt Tracy

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., December 22, 2024.

Politics

In hateful speech, Trump commits to anti-trans executive orders

By Matt Tracy

Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.

Politics

Year in review: What changed for LGBTQ rights in 2024

By Matt Tracy

The US Capitol Building in Washington.

Military

Senate approves anti-trans military spending bill, drawing calls for president’s veto

By Matt Tracy

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is championing the Kids Online Safety Act.

Politics

New York LGBTQ groups call on Congress to reject the Kids Online Safety Act

By Matt Tracy

US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) leaves following a ceremony to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette's address to the 18th Congress, in Washington, U.S., December 10, 2024.

Health

GOP-led House passes bill blocking gender-affirming care for military families

By Matt Tracy

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal

AMNY

Manhattan borough president’s race: State Sen. Hoylman-Sigal launches new bid for seat in 2025

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus members at Brooklyn Pride in 2023.

Politics

Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus draws up 11-point ‘Pride in Policy’ platform

By Matt Tracy

Congestion pricing traffic on Manhattan street

AMNY

Congestion pricing in NYC has arrived: Take our amNY poll and tell us what you think

Out gay Assemblymember Tony Simone of Manhattan speaks to the crowd at a post-election town hall at the LGBT Community Center in New York City on Nov. 13.

Politics

LGBT Center’s post-election town hall outlines quest to ‘Trump-proof’ New York

By Matt Tracy

New Yorkers march against Trump in Manhattan

AMNY

New Yorkers declare they ‘won’t back down’ from opposing President-elect Trump at Manhattan march

Immigration Equality executive director Aaron Morris.

Legal

‘People can see the storm coming’: LGBTQ immigrant community braces for second Trump term

By Matt Tracy

NY Dems Election_110624_107e2 (c) Karen Rubin

LI Press

Rep. Tom Suozzi calls for Democrats to stop ‘pandering to the far left,’ denounces trans athletes competing in female sports

Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride will be America's first out trans member of Congress.

Politics

Election takeaways: LGBTQ voters reject Trump, McBride makes history in Delaware, and states protect marriage

By Matt Tracy

Patrons watch the results of Proposal 1 at Julius' in Manhattan on election night, Nov. 5, 2024.

Politics

On gloomy night, New Yorkers approve Proposal 1 and LGBTQ incumbents win handily in NYC

By Matt Tracy

More from Around NYC

Top dog: Joey Chestnut returns, wins 17th title at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

bronx

Bronx High School of Science student receives $10K prize for academic excellence and community service

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Stuart Young.

Former Trinidad prime minister denied a pension

Liberty Storm Stewart Diggins

Liberty can’t keep up with Storm in 2nd half, drop sixth of nine games