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Peppermint leads a group selfie at Ali Forney Center's annual spring gala on May 7.

Youth

Ali Forney Center’s spring gala raises more than $3 million for at-risk and homeless LGBTQ youth

By Amy Schatz

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks while U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025.

Health

Trump administration moves to roll back Biden-era protections for LGBTQ foster children

By Matt Tracy

Advocates at a Union Square rally for trans youth on Feb. 8, 2024.

Youth

Union Square rally set for Jan. 10 as Supreme Court hears trans sports cases

By Matt Tracy

Kate Barnhart delivers remarks at her birthday fundraiser on Nov. 11.

Youth

New Alternatives’ Kate Barnhart hosts birthday fundraiser in support of homeless LGBTQ youth

By Amber Sexton

Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall.

Mayor Adams to ‘dig into’ authority to ‘change’ student bathroom policy

By Matt Tracy

Four local high school students received scholarships as part of this year's Live Out Loud homecoming gala.

Youth

Live Out Loud’s homecoming gala honors queer youth, community builders

By Amy Schatz

"I know how important my life is, and I know that being me is not hurting anybody," said Naim, a TfS student.

Youth

Thousands rise up for trans youth at Union Square rally

By Gay City News

(From left to right) Beth Leavel, Bebe Neuwirth, Phil Birsh, Debra Monk, Tom Viola, Lillias White, Norm Lewis, Joe Benincasa, Christopher Sieber, and Jonathan Groff.

Theater

Tom Viola celebrated for 36 years at the helm of Broadway Cares

By Andy Humm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's survey on transgender students included 20,000 responses.

Youth

CDC survey says 3.3% of high school students identify as transgender

By Matt Tracy

The Trevor Project's CEO, Jaymes Black.

Youth

The Trevor Project hires Jaymes Black as new CEO

By Matt Tracy

Inside the dazzling Beaux-Arts splendor of Astor Hall, DJ Gregory spun Taylor Swift and other crowd favorites.

Youth

The New York Public Library’s anti-prom celebrates 20 years of free expression

By Erasmo Guerra

Youth

Mayor Adams appoints new director of NYC Unity Project

By Matt Tracy

Representatives from the Ali Forney Center with State Senators Hoylman-Sigal and Brisport at Christopher Street Pier on June 11.

Youth

Ali Forney Center announces ‘historic’ agreement with ACS to protect LGBTQ youth

By Matt Tracy

Youth

Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here’s why they will be named Scouting America

By Jamie Stengle, AP

The Human Rights Campaign's headquarters in Washington, DC.

Youth

HRC report sheds light on experiences of Black LGBTQ youth

By Matt Tracy

Maddox Guerilla works with organizations serving LGBTQ youth around the country and the world.

Youth

Youth advocates pave the way for the next generation of LGBTQ leaders

By Matt Tracy

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