Gay City News

31/10/2024

LGBTQ candidates are running for seats in state and federal races in New York City, where many of the incumbents are running uncontested in the general election. Some out candidates running north of NYC are facing more competitive races.

LGBTQ candidates are running for seats in state and federal races in New York City, where many of the incumbents are running uncontested in the general

31/10/2024

ALOK. Nov 1. Be. There.

At PAC NYC ICONS of Culture Festival. Talk moderated by Ilana Glazer. Use code ALOK30 to save 30%.
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30/10/2024

The final episode of our podcast, "Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year," looks at critical factors at play in this year's campaign, including coalition-building, the races for control of the US House and Senate, and more.

We heard guests talk about the need for concerned voters to take action; the way in which the rise of MAGA has mobilized progressive grassroots activists

28/10/2024

Día de los Mu***os celebration

Enjoy this free family event with performances this Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 AM–5 PM
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28/10/2024

Some city workers will have access to a $10k benefit to cover family planning costs, including adoption, surrogacy, and egg or s***m donation, but only a small percentage of the city’s hundreds of thousands of workers will be covered.

Some city workers will have access to a $10,000 benefit to cover family planning costs, including adoption, surrogacy, and egg or s***m donation, the Adams

25/10/2024

Q***r New Yorkers joined the thousands of people who hit the streets on Oct. 24 for a joyous ticker-tape parade to celebrate the New York Liberty's WNBA championship victory.

Q***r New Yorkers joined the thousands of people who hit the streets on Oct. 24 for a joyous ticker-tape parade to celebrate the New York Liberty’s first-ever

24/10/2024

“This rule is incredibly consequential, and we’re really happy to see it from the federal government,” Callen-Lorde Community Health Center CEO Patrick McGovern told Gay City News.

The Biden administration on Oct. 21 issued a new proposed rule that would require health insurance providers to cover an injectable form of the HIV prevention

23/10/2024

In season three, “Heartstopper” brings back that same wholesomeness as we saw in the first two seasons, but isn’t afraid to tread more mature waters.

For two seasons, “Heartstopper” — the popular webcomic turned Netflix series written by Alice Oseman — has followed the budding romance of Charlie Spring (Joe

23/10/2024

Nightmare at the Museum

Join us for a fright-filled night at the National Museum of the American Indian in NYC.
https://s.si.edu/3NtUxQ2

23/10/2024

With two weeks remaining until the election, our final two episodes of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year" feature highlights from guests who joined the podcast in recent months to discuss the 2024 election.

This is the 21st episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year,” and we are now just two weeks away from Election Day, when America renders a

22/10/2024

Around 3.3% of American high school students identify as transgender and 2.2% are questioning their gender, according to a CDC survey.

Around 3.3% of American high school students identify as transgender and 2.2% are questioning their gender, according to a new national survey conducted as

17/10/2024

Erin Lee Carr’s documentary, “Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara,” tells a story about the dangers of parasocial relationships and the expectations of constant access placed on musicians.

Le***an pop star Chappell Roan has received a massive backlash as she’s spoken in the last few months about experiencing fame as mostly negative. The indie

16/10/2024

In the 20th episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year,” we visit Massachusetts, which is among the least likely of swing states but demonstrates what folks in deep blue states can do to pitch in to help secure a Kamala Harris victory.

In the eight years since, Bob has become the campaign treasurer to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who made history in 2021 by becoming the first woman and the

15/10/2024

Director Kenny Leon has boldly rejiggered "Our Town" for contemporary theatergoers, employing an earnest, inclusive approach.

“Our Town,” Thornton Wilder’s enduring appraisal of small-town life in early 20th century New Hampshire, is among the most oft-produced works in the American theatrical canon.

11/10/2024

“I am utterly and completely devastated."

Honee Daniels, a 37-year-old Black trans woman, was killed in a hit-and-run in Rochester late in the evening on Oct. 2, according to police and local advocates.

Honee Daniels, a 37-year-old Black trans woman, was killed in a hit-and-run in Rochester late in the evening on Oct. 2, according to police and local advocates.

10/10/2024

In the latest episode of our podcast, "Talk It Out," NYU political science professor Patrick Egan helps guide us through the thicket of public opinion polls, discusses unique ways Harris is tackling challenges, offers insight on down-ballot races, and more.

With the election just a month away, Patrick helps guide us through the thicket of public opinion polls, discusses some of the unique ways Kamala Harris is

09/10/2024

Grimace, a good luck charm since a midseason ceremonial first pitch sparked the Mets’ magical playoff run, bounces from the 7 Train to the stadium.

But during TV commercial breaks, the Trump campaign is flooding the airwaves with transphobic attack ads against Kamala Harris.

One particularly repulsive video ad promoted by the campaign of former President Donald Trump begins with dramatic music and a photo of Vice President Kamala

09/10/2024

Comedy shorts, debut features, a true crime doc about your favorite q***r indie rock band () + more at Oct. 10-22 💜

08/10/2024

This month, Gay City News reviews the solo debut from Katie Gavin, singer of the q***r pop band MUNA, and bi indie rock artist Soccer Mommy’s fourth studio album.

It takes repeat spins to hear what’s distinctive about “Evergreen.” When Soccer Mommy (aka Nashville-based artist Sophie Allison) hit the music scene with

07/10/2024

An "overwhelming majority" of Stonewall Democrats believe Mayor Eric Adams should resign following his federal indictment last month.

The Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City, a citywide LGBTQ political club, called on Mayor Eric Adams to resign Oct. 6 after members held an emergency

04/10/2024

The Equal Rights Amendment would deliver a solid layer of protection from government-driven discrimination, but it is unclear whether it protects from discrimination by private actors.

Many New Yorkers will be thinking about the pivotal presidential election when they flock to the polls in November, but voters will also have a rare

03/10/2024

NewFest, New York’s LGBTQ Film Festival, returns Oct. 10-22 with dozens of q***r features, shorts, and documentaries available in theaters with select titles available for streaming.

NewFest, New York’s LGBTQ Film Festival, returns Oct. 10-22 with dozens of q***r features, shorts, and documentaries available in theaters with select titles

02/10/2024

Trans kids tell us who they are in “American Teenager: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era” by the award-winning journalist Nico Lang, who documents the lives of eight diverse teens across the United States.

Trans kids tell us who they are in “American Teenager: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era” by the award-winning journalist

02/10/2024

In the 18th episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year,” we take a look at Texas, a Republican stronghold for decades, and speak to Equality Texas communication director Johnathan Gooch.

But this year, Texas is worth watching because of the potential vulnerability of two-term Senator Ted Cruz, who is facing a spirited challenge from