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Politics

Politics

Florida approves bathroom bill, ‘conscience’ law, and expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ 

By Matt Tracy
Shéár Avory of the New Pride Agenda delivers remarks during a rally in Albany on April 25.
Politics

Advocacy day highlights TGNCNBI legislative priorities in Albany

By Matt Tracy
Politics

Montana House of Representatives sidelines trans lawmaker

By Matt Tracy
State Senator George Borrello (center) is the lead sponsor of the anti-trans sports bill in the upper chamber.
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Anti-trans sports bill introduced in Albany, sparking outrage

By Matt Tracy
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Montana House cancels after rally for transgender lawmaker

By Amy Beth Hanson and Sam Metz, AP
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House Republicans pass anti-trans sports bill

By Matt Tracy
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North Dakota governor signs trans athlete bans into law

By Trisha Ahmed, AP/Report for America
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Kansas bans transgender athletes from women’s, girls’ sports

By John Hanna, AP
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QNS

‘It’s time for new leadership’: Republican candidate announces congressional campaign to challenge George Santos

Out Brooklyn Councilmember Crystal Hudson is co-chair of the LGBTQIA+ Caucus alongside Tiffany Cabán.
Politics

Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus rips New York Post over coverage of Nashville shooter’s gender identity

By Matt Tracy
Politics

House narrowly passes anti-LGBTQ Parents Bill of Rights Act

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

O’Donnell calls on Governor Hochul to restrict travel to six states amid anti-LGBTQ laws

By Matt Tracy
Politics

DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades

By Anthony Izaguirre, AP
Out gay Congressmember Mark Pocan of Wisconsin is pushing for a new national museum for the LGBTQ community in Washington, DC.
Politics

GOP-led House committee passes federal ban on trans student-athletes

By Heather Cassell
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QNS

Forest Hills lawyer launches campaign to become Queens County’s first openly gay elected judge

Marti Cummings, Assemblymember Tony Simone, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Jackie Cox.
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Assemblymember Tony Simone inaugurated in style in Chelsea

By Andy Humm

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Nov. 24, 6 pm

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Arts

  • “Cactus Pears,” directed by Rohan Kanawade, opens Nov. 21 at the IFC Center. Q&A: Director Rohan Kanawade on his gay Indian romantic drama ‘Cactus Pears’
  • Lea Delaria kicked off her monthly residency at the Stonewall Inn this month. Comedian Lea DeLaria begins monthly residency at Stonewall Inn
  • Maraluisa Ernst’s “A Place of Absence” speaks from the family history of the director, who is queer and non-binary. DOC NYC festival offers real-life stories about female filmmakers, a trans lawyer, and Latinx advocates
  • Michael Urie in "Richard II." A powerful ‘Richard II’: Michael Urie brings insight, depth, and passion to Shakespeare
  • An exhibit on display offers highlights from New York City's drag history, as chronicled in the book, “The Drag Queens of New York," by Julian Fleisher. Exhibit recalls the ‘sleazy goodness’ behind the East Village’s drag history

Crime

  • President Donald Trump said he commuted George Santos' prison sentence in a Truth Social post.Santos is back with a ‘large slice of humble pie’ following Trump’s commutation
  • The corner of New Lots Ave. and Vermont St. in Brooklyn is where an alleged anti-LGBTQ attack took place on Oct. 5. Woman hit with a chair in alleged anti-LGBTQ attack in Brooklyn
  • Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives. Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband
  • Penn Station on Aug. 27, 2025. Lawmakers demand answers from Amtrak after hundreds of arrests at Penn Station men’s bathroom
  • Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025. In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence

Perspectives

  • The Caribbean Equality Project team at their inaugural gala on Sept. 19. Caribbean Equality Project celebrates a decade of resistance and belonging
  • The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City. Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms
  • Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell. Erik Bottcher is the voice we need in Congress
  • Émilia Decaudin For New York to remain a queer haven, we must build more homes
  • Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project. How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives

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