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Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas delivers remarks at the Oct. 21 rally for Proposal 1 outside City Hall.

Politics

LGBTQ leaders and advocates encourage New Yorkers to vote yes on Proposal 1

By Matt Tracy

Senator Marsha Blackburn, a key Republican sponsor of KOSA, has called for "protecting minor children from the transgender in this culture."

Guest Perspective

This free speech week, Democrats in Congress should rethink support for KOSA

By Amanda Babine and Jared Trujillo

LGBTQ

Metro Philadelphia

LGBTQ rights: Where do Harris and Trump stand?

Mayor Adams leaves Manhattan Federal Court on Oct. 2.

Politics

Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City tells Mayor Adams to resign

By Matt Tracy

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks to the press outside his official residence, Gracie Mansion, after he was charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national, in New York City, U.S. September 26, 2024.

Politics

LGBTQ lawmakers call on Mayor Adams to resign after federal indictment

By Matt Tracy

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 20, 2024 and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., August 15, 2024.

Politics

Poll: LGBTQ voters are motivated and strongly favor Harris over Trump

By Matt Tracy

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024

Politics

Trump continues pushing transphobic rhetoric during presidential debate

By Matt Tracy

Sarah McBride, seen here in 2021, will be America's first out trans member of Congress.

Politics

Trans Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride wins primary race for Congressional seat

By Matt Tracy

Ohio Senator and GOP VP Nominee JD Vance.

Politics

In unearthed clip, JD Vance attacks lesbian AFT president Randi Weingarten

By Matt Tracy

Congressmember Josh Gottheimer during a Pride Month roundtable with LGBTQ advocates.

Seniors

Congressmembers seek task force to protect LGBTQ older adults

By Matt Tracy

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Politics

LGBTQ leaders blast Trump-Vance campaign at Democratic National Convention

By Matt Tracy

George Santos

LI Press

Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Identity Theft

Former President Donald Trump.

Politics

Trump leans into transphobic attacks on Harris and Walz

By Matt Tracy

Tim Walz has served as governor of Minnesota since 2019.

Politics

Harris selects longtime LGBTQ ally Tim Walz as running mate

By Matt Tracy

Activists denounce Project 2025 and the campaign's threats to democracy during a Times Square demonstration on July 27.

Politics

Project 2025 leader steps down from Heritage Foundation amid negative publicity

By Matt Tracy

Vice President Kamala Harris.

Politics

A look at Vice President Kamala Harris’ LGBTQ record

By Matt Tracy

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