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Randy Mastro.

Guest Perspective

Why I support Randy Mastro for corporation counsel

By Evan Wolfson

The GMHC team at Queens Pride in 2022.

Health

NYC budget cuts threaten critical programs for people living with HIV and AIDS

By Councilmember Erik Bottcher

Councilmembers Erik Bottcher of Manhattan and Tiffany Cabán of Queens.

Guest Perspective

Social housing for queer liberation

By Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Tiffany Cabán

Advocates band together to stand up for trans youth at a demonstration in 2023.

From the Editor

Do not normalize transphobia in New York

By Matt Tracy

Amida Care CEO Doug Wirth.

Guest Perspective

Op-Ed: Discriminatory Nassau County order shows importance of protecting trans rights

By Doug Wirth

Ramzan Kadyrov is the mastermind behind the Chechen anti-LGBTQ purge.

From the Editor

The NYPD should stop playing games with anti-LGBTQ regimes

By Matt Tracy

Cinema

How ‘The Color Purple’ became the feel-good flick for white gay men

By Nicholas Boston

Marchers participate in the Brooklyn Liberation Rally and March in 2021.

From the Editor

Report on New York’s trans workforce should be a blueprint for action

By Matt Tracy

New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald is working with the Office for the Aging to help facilitate New York State's Master Plan for Aging.

From the Editor

State’s Master Plan for Aging must include older adults living with HIV

By Matt Tracy

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

From the Editor

The need for a sustained, coordinated front against hate

By Matt Tracy

Kawaski Trawick's mother, Ellen Trawick (left), with the family's attorney, Royce Russell (right), at NYPD headquarters on April 12.

From the Editor

Officers should be held accountable in Kawaski Trawick case

By Matt Tracy

On the scene at a Transgender Day of Visibility event in New York City in 2023.

From the Editor

Courts offer glimmer of hope during a painful year

By Matt Tracy

mpox vaccine site

From the Editor

Get fully vaccinated against mpox to protect yourself and our community

By Matt Tracy

A Pride event at Yeshiva University in 2019.

From the Editor

Time to recognize the YU Pride Alliance

By Matt Tracy

A previous Brooklyn Liberation march and rally focused on trans youth.

Guest Perspective

Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility by protecting trans kids

By State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Why I cover and march in St. Patrick’s Day Parades

By Kathleen Warnock

More from Around NYC

NY: Association of Legislative Employees Rally

City Council staff union and allies urge members to honor contract during reorganization

Bronx-born Bella Abzug was a pioneering feminist, peace activist and civil rights attorney, a new podcast tells her story.

A new podcast highlights Bella Abzug, the Bronx born feminist who changed politics

A child looks at Santa Claus with wonder, having seen him for the first time.

Addabbo brings holiday joy with Santa to community youth

Snow shovelers at work

New York City agencies gear up for another winter storm expected to bring up to 8 inches of snow