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AIDS Walk New York in 2025.

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Forty years later, the unequal impact of HIV persists — and we refuse to accept it

By Guillermo Chacón, Sean Coleman, Joe Pressley, Kimberleigh Joy Smith, and Shirley Torho

The Caribbean Equality Project team at their inaugural gala on Sept. 19.

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Caribbean Equality Project celebrates a decade of resistance and belonging

By Ryan Persadie (Cultural Researcher, Caribbean Equality Project)

Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell.

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Erik Bottcher is the voice we need in Congress

By Evan Low

Émilia Decaudin

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For New York to remain a queer haven, we must build more homes

By Émilia Decaudin

Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project.

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How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives

By Ronald Porcelli, director of the NYC Unity Project

Carmen Hernandez.

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Patients and employers pay more as healthcare conglomerates profit from federal program meant to serve vulnerable communities

By Rev. Carmen Hernandez

Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center.

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Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

By Cornelius Wiggins, youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center

Brandy Livingston.

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This Transgender Day of Visibility, spread awareness and fight false narratives

By Brandy Livingston

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Medicaid is a lifesaver for trans people like me. Policymakers must protect it.

By Rene Alise

Denise Norris, Menace co-founder, speaks at a demonstration near the Stonewall Inn on Feb. 21.

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The history and resurgence of The Transexual Menace

By Riki Wilchins & Denise Norris

Melissa Sklarz.

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Queens congressmembers should explain anti-trans vote

By Melissa Sklarz

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We must support LGBTQ youth and ‘Fight the Power’ in the Trump era

By Amy Leipziger

LGBT Center CEO Dr. Carla Smith and Urban Resource Institute CEO Nathaniel M. Fields.

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Shining a light on New York’s lack of shelter access for LGBTQIA+ survivors

By Nathaniel M. Fields and Carla Smith

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

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

By Amanda Babine and Jared Trujillo

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TGNCIQ+ community members deserve secure jobs

By Janitzia Lara

Jarryd Boyd found community at First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn.

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Finding faith, identity, and community: My journey to an inclusive Brooklyn church

By Jarryd Boyd

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