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Daniel O'Donnell represents Manhattan's District 69 in the New York State Assembly.

Politics

Assemblymember O’Donnell ordered to undergo retraining

By Matt Tracy

Marty Algaze at a 2015 Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC event.

Politics

Marty Algaze, co-founder of Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC, dies at 72

By Duncan Osborne

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference to sign several bills related to public education and increases in teacher pay, in Miami, on May 9, 2023.

Politics

Florida imposes stricter anti-trans bathroom policy

By Emily Sawaked

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis listens during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee.

Politics

GOP presidential hopefuls assail trans rights at first Republican debate

By Matt Tracy

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Youth groups rally at NYPD headquarters demanding that cops who killed Kawaski Trawick be fired

Governor Kevin Stitt of Florida signs an executive order requiring the state to use "male" and "female," effectively erasing non-binary people.

Legal

Oklahoma governor’s order bars state from recognizing trans, non-binary people

By Emily Sawaked

Republican presidential candidate and former Vice President Mike Pence speaks on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.

Politics

GOP candidates spew anti-trans rhetoric at Iowa fundraiser

By Duncan Osborne

The William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia.

Politics

House Republicans reject funding for LGBTQ centers

By Emily Sawaked

The California State Capitol in Sacramento.

Politics

California to vote on removing Prop 8 from state constitution

By Emily Sawaked

The City Council approved separate bills to support transgender individuals in New York City.

Politics

Council passes bills to report on trans incarcerated population and protect gender-affirming care

By Matt Tracy

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal is advocating for LGBTQ-specific data collection to better inform the state about the needs of the community.

Politics

State lawmakers look to bolster LGBTQ data collection

By Emily Sawaked

Former Congressmember Mondaire Jones of New York.

Mondaire Jones launches bid for Congress

By Emily Sawaked

Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the Moms for Liberty meeting in Philadelphia, Friday, June 30, 2023.

DeSantis campaign falsely paints Trump as supporter of LGBTQ rights

By Emily Sawaked

Vice President Kamala Harris visiting Stonewall Inn

Politics

Vice President Harris visits Stonewall Inn

By Emily Sawaked

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AMNY

Drag March at Tompkins Square Park celebrates self-expression amid ongoing attacks from the far right

Sarah McBride speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016.

Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride mounts historic bid for Congress

By Emily Sawaked

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Lady Ira Lewis proudly displays her Global Peace Ambassador certificate from the Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research, at the Scandinavian House on Park Avenue in Manhattan, part of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Diplomacy of Excellence initiative.

Lady Ira Lewis appointed Global Peace Ambassador at UNGA gala

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