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Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon leads a press conference announcing the reintroduction of the Equality Act on June 21.

Politics

Democrats reintroduce the Equality Act

By Matt Tracy

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Politics

Mayor Eric Adams navigates LGBTQ issues at a critical juncture

By Matt Tracy

Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny's anti-LGBTQ remarks drew criticism from political clubs.

Politics

Assemblymember voices anti-LGBTQ remarks at community board meeting

By Emily Sawaked

Long-term care facilities serving LGBTQ people and people living with HIV would face new regulations under legislation passed during the home stretch of the legislative session.

Politics

New York State lawmakers pass LGBTQ and HIV long-term care residents’ bill of rights

By Emily Sawaked

Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and LGBTQ advocates in Albany earlier this year.

Health

New York State and City move to become safe haven for trans youth and families

By Matt Tracy

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Tiffany Cabán of Queens and Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn leads the City Council's banner.

Politics

City Council bill would establish protections for sex workers

By Matt Tracy

President Joe Biden listens during a news conference with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Politics

Biden condemns wave of state legislation restricting LGBTQ+ rights, says ‘these are our kids’

By Darlene Superville, AP

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Brooklyn Paper

Borough President Reynoso celebrates beginning of Pride Month

LGBTQIA+ Caucus member Erik Bottcher of Manhattan (left) and LGBTQIA+ Caucus co-chair Crystal Hudson of Brooklyn (right) at the LGBT Community Center last year.

Politics

City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus unveils comprehensive policy plan

By Matt Tracy

Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.

Politics

Brad Hoylman-Sigal reflects on Adult Survivors Act and Child Victims Act

By Duncan Osborne

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PoliticsNY

With LGBTQ+ rights under fire nationally, New York has the opportunity to protect them

Erik Bottcher, Corey Johnson, Christine Quinn, and Tom Duane have all represented District 3 in the City Council.

Politics

Councilmembers from New York’s ‘gay district’ bare all at The Center

By Andy Humm

A resolution passed by New York State Democrats injects some momentum into an existing proposal to establish inclusive curriculum in schools.

New York Democratic Committee calls on state to implement LGBTQIA+ curriculum

By Matt Tracy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds up bills he signed during a bill signing ceremony at the Coastal Community Church at Lighthouse Point, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Lighthouse Point, Fla.

Politics

Anti-trans policies barrel forward as legal groups scramble to respond

By Matt Tracy

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AMNY

Kristin Richardson Jordan drops re-election bid in crowded Harlem council race

Daniel Dromm (center) holds the original Queens Pride banner at the borough's 2017 march.

Politics

Rebranded LGBTQ political club emerges in Queens

By Matt Tracy

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New Courtroom

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Former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding.

Jamaica’s speaker quits amid integrity questions

Jets head coach Robert Saleh addresses media at league meetings

Joe Namath blasts Jets’ coaching staff, Zach Wilson during 15-10 loss to Patriots