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Several corporations are racing to dismantle DEI initiatives in the face of pressure from right-wing activists who have sought to expose the companies on social media over their LGBTQ-inclusive policies and other efforts to support workers.
Several corporations are racing to dismantle their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the face of pressure from right-wing activists who
In the 13th episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year,” we discuss the political battleground of North Carolina, the nation’s ninth largest state with 16 electoral votes.
In the 13th episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year,” we’ll be discussing the political battleground of North Carolina, the nation’s
The Mormon Church is restricting transgender members from holding key roles in the church and even barring them from working with youth as part of a fresh wave of new anti-trans policies.
The Mormon Church is restricting transgender members from holding key roles in the church and even barring them from working with youth as part of a fresh
Several out Democrats have delivered remarks at the Democratic National Convention and LGBTQ representation has been visible on and off the stage at the United Center in Chicago.
Several out Democrats have delivered remarks at the Democratic National Convention and LGBTQ representation has been visible on and off the stage at the
The late Phil Donahue, who went on to become a GMHC board member, frequently welcomed LGBTQ people on his show — and he said it taught him about homophobia.
“We’re all here to learn,” Phil Donahue often said on his eponymous and groundbreaking daytime TV talk show as he guided his studio audiences and the millions
The Boiler Room, a q***r neighborhood bar known for affordable drinks and a signature jukebox, has reopened in a new location just steps away from its old space in the East Village.
The Boiler Room, a dimly-lit q***r neighborhood bar known for affordable drinks and a signature jukebox, has reopened in a new location just steps away from
Nadine Smith, the executive director of Equality Florida, the state's LGBTQ civil rights organization, joins our "Talk It Out" podcast to discuss the vote-rich Sunbelt state that is the nation’s third largest with 30 electoral votes.
In the 12th episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year,” we visit Florida, the vote-rich Sunbelt state that is the nation’s third largest
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to two federal charges in court in Central Islip on Monday.
He was finally honest about being dishonest.
The National Trans Visibility March, which promotes awareness, equality, and protection of transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals, will return to the nation’s capital on Aug. 24.
The National Trans Visibility March, which promotes awareness, equality, and protection of transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals,
More than a dozen congressmembers are fighting to require health insurance companies to provide the STI prevention medication doxy PEP without any extra costs for patients.
More than a dozen congressmembers are fighting to require health insurance companies to provide the STI prevention medication doxy PEP without any extra costs
The World Health Organization (WHO) organization declared a global emergency in response to an outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and several other African countries, while the Africa CDC, an agency of the African Union, declared a similar Public Health Emergency.
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Aug. 14 declared a global emergency in response to an outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
In the 11th episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year,” we zoom in on New York's 17th Congressional District and chat with Shannon Powell, the co-founder of Indivisible Westchester, and Anthony Nicodemo, president of Hudson Valley Stonewall Democrats.
One of those seats is the 17th Congressional District in the Hudson Valley, north of New York City. There, Mondaire Jones, a gay Black Democrat who held the
The Boston and suspended outfielder Jarren Duran for two games after he used an anti-gay slur during an at-bat against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on Aug. 11.
The Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball suspended outfielder Jarren Duran for two games after he used an anti-gay slur during an at-bat against the
While mpox has been decreasing in NYC for months, cases have been climbing in multiple African countries.
Cases of mpox have been climbing in multiple African countries, including among children, in a health crisis that has drawn warnings from international health
The LezVolley Tournament in Cherry Grove was abruptly canceled on Saturday afternoon due to a controversy about a transgender player who wanted to play, Fire Island News reports.
The LezVolley Tournament, a favorite annual event in Cherry Grove since 2011, was abruptly canceled on Saturday afternoon, August 10, due to a controversy
New York was the first city in the nation to propose a gay rights bill, in 1971, but the 51st to pass one, in 1986. Read Stephen Petrus' coverage of an online exhibit on the city's fight for the legislation.
The new online exhibit "The Battle for Intro. 2: The New York City Gay Rights Bill, 1971 – 1986," launched by LaGuardia and Wagner Archives at LaGuardia
Nearly three years after opening a newer, larger headquarters in Crown Heights, the Brooklyn Community Pride Center has closed its Bed-Stuy location.
Nearly three years after opening a newer, larger headquarters in Crown Heights, the Brooklyn Community Pride Center has closed its Bed-Stuy location for good.
Shot in upstate New York in a mere 12 days, India Donaldson’s feature debut, “Good One,” traces a camping trip undertaken by a q***r teenager, Lily, with her father Chris (James LeGros) and his friend Matt (Danny McCarthy).
Shot in upstate New York in a mere 12 days, India Donaldson’s feature debut, “Good One,” traces a camping trip undertaken by a q***r teenager, Lily, with her
Gay men from all across the East Coast will meet in September to learn about their surrogacy options to becoming fathers. Join them menhavingbabies.org/ny
Out gay former MLB player and executive Billy Bean died Aug. 6 after nearly a year-long battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a 60-year-old military veteran who grew up in Nebraska, has drawn praise for his LGBTQ record.
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her Democratic running mate for the 2024 presidential election, setting up a showdown
Thousands of revelers are preparing to hop on a ferry to Fire Island Aug. 9-11 to attend the annual Pines Party, which consists of five main events over the course of three days.
Thousands of revelers are preparing to hop on a ferry to Fire Island Aug. 9-11 to attend the annual Pines Party, which consists of five main events over the
On a summer weekend, more than a dozen people showed up for a Q***r Joy Poetry Picnic hosted by Poets House at Teardrop Park in Lower Manhattan.
On a recent summer weekend, more than a dozen people showed up for a Q***r Joy Poetry Picnic hosted by Poets House at Teardrop Park in Lower Manhattan.
LGBTQ adults between the ages of 18 and 29 came out at a median age of 17, according to polling, while people 65 and older reported 26 as the median age when they came out.
Younger LGBTQ people are coming out earlier — to themselves and to others — compared with previous generations, according to new national polling from Gallup.
The leader of the Project 2025 campaign is stepping down from his role at the Heritage Foundation amid condemnation and demonstrations denouncing the controversial initiative.
The leader of the Project 2025 campaign is stepping down from his role at the Heritage Foundation amid condemnation and demonstrations denouncing the
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At least 191 LGBTQ athletes are competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, including New York native Lauren Scruggs, who won a silver medal.
At least 191 LGBTQ athletes are competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which already beats the 186 out athletes at the most recent Summer Olympics in
Check out q***r laser tag, Christmas in July, and more events in the city this weekend.
Looking for something to do in the days ahead? Check out our roundup of events across the city:
In the eighth episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year,” we visit the swing state of Michigan, the nation’s 10th largest state with 15 electoral votes, to chat with Emme Zanotti of Equality Michigan and Denzel McCampbell of Progress Michigan.
In the eighth episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Q***r Election Year,” we visit the swing state of Michigan, the nation’s 10th largest state with 15
Although it would be short-lived due, Kamala Harris officiated some of the first same-sex marriages in San Francisco when she was district attorney.
Vice President Kamala Harris has piled up endorsements from LGBTQ leaders and groups since she announced her campaign for president — and some of those
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Judge Seth Marnin is New York State's first out trans judge and the first out trans man to become a judge in the United States. See a few moments from his swearing-in ceremony at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center this week.
Sneak peek of the 2022 Gay City News Impact Awards presented by VillageCareMAX. Gay City News and Schneps Media hosted the seventh annual Gay City News Impact Awards, presented by VillageCareMAX, honoring individuals who have made a difference in the queer community in New York City and beyond.
The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival starts this Friday! 12 days of brand new LGBTQ+ films in-person throughout NYC and streaming virtually throughout the US. Tix at newfest.org/festival
The Mets one-minute PSA that explains their new “Let’s Get Vax’d, Let’s Go Mets” campaign which highlights the importance of getting New Yorkers vaccinated.
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