Emily Sawaked, Author at Gay City News

Members of Rainbow Hieghts Club at 25 Elm Place in Brooklyn.

Health

Rainbow Heights Club combats mental health crisis with peer support

By Emily Sawaked

A recent survey shows that many LGBTQ groups faced myriad forms of hate in 2022, including online harassment, phone calls, and in-person interactions.

Advocacy

Most LGBTQ groups experienced harassment or violence in 2022, survey shows

By Emily Sawaked

Pride

Jersey City Pride to feature festival, march, and entertainment

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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

Cedar Glen community member Trish Forest leaves flowers for Laura Ann "Lauri" Carleton outside Mag.Pi, the store she owned and operated, on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.

Crime

Killer of Mag.Pi store owner had history of anti-LGBTQ social media posts

By Emily Sawaked

Sha'Carri Richardson poses after winning the gold medal in the Women's 100-meter final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Features

Sha’Carri Richardson scores comeback victory to win 100-meter title

By Emily Sawaked

Laura Ann Carleton owned the shop known as Mag.Pi.

Crime

California shop owner killed over Rainbow Flag

By Emily Sawaked

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' "Don't Say Gay or Trans" law has fueled divisions in his home state.

Education

Survey: Florida parents divided on ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law

By Emily Sawaked

Actor Elliot Page came out as trans and non-binary in 2020.

Books

Elliot Page opens up about coming out and new book ‘Page Boy’

By Emily Sawaked

Pride merchandise on display at a Target store in Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, New York.

Business

Blaming Pride backlash, Target reports drop in sales

By Emily Sawaked

Education

New York State issues guidance for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

By Emily Sawaked

Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Barbie' on July 12, 2023, in London.

International

‘Barbie’ rollout mixed in Middle East

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Joe Locke (center) with his "Heartstopper" co-star Kit Connor (left) at the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC.

Television

‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke comes out as gay

By Emily Sawaked

The alleged attack took place at Cranberry Street and Willow Street.

Crime

Man slashed in alleged anti-gay attack in Brooklyn

By Emily Sawaked

Trans youth in Florida must travel further to access gender-affirming care than youth in other states.

Health

Florida youth drive further for gender-affirming care

By Emily Sawaked

Health

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to become first out NIAID director

By Emily Sawaked

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Emily Sawaked

Rainbow Heights Club combats mental health crisis with peer support

Most LGBTQ groups experienced harassment or violence in 2022, survey shows

Jersey City Pride to feature festival, march, and entertainment

Florida imposes stricter anti-trans bathroom policy

Killer of Mag.Pi store owner had history of anti-LGBTQ social media posts

Sha’Carri Richardson scores comeback victory to win 100-meter title

California shop owner killed over Rainbow Flag

Survey: Florida parents divided on ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ law

Elliot Page opens up about coming out and new book ‘Page Boy’

Blaming Pride backlash, Target reports drop in sales

New York State issues guidance for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

‘Barbie’ rollout mixed in Middle East

‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke comes out as gay

Man slashed in alleged anti-gay attack in Brooklyn

Florida youth drive further for gender-affirming care

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo to become first out NIAID director

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