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Joan Gibbs during an interview for the ACT UP Oral History Project in 2012.

Joan Gibbs, renowned lesbian activist and attorney, dies at 71

By Matt Tracy

House lawmakers approved a $1.2 trillion spending bill on March 22.

Politics

Spending bill excludes most anti-LGBTQ riders, but bans Rainbow Flags at State Department

By Matt Tracy

PS 111 at 440 W. 53rd St. is one of dozens of schools in Community Education Council 2.

Politics

Out electeds rip Manhattan community education council over anti-trans sports resolution

By Matt Tracy

President Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One at Harry Reid International Airport, Tuesday March 19, 2024, in Las Vegas, for campaign events.

Legal

Biden ties Obama’s record of 11 out federal judges

By Matt Tracy

The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans' Affairs have updated their policies on IVF and donors.

Military

Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs lift IVF barriers for some LGBTQ members

By Matt Tracy

Nex Benedict.

National

Medical examiner says Nex Benedict died by suicide

By Matt Tracy

Sean Patrick Maloney will be the next US Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Politics

Senate confirms Sean Patrick Maloney as ambassador to OECD

By Matt Tracy

Assemblymember Harry Bronson, the only out member of the State Legislature from outside of New York City, is the new chair of the Labor Committee in the lower house.

Harry Bronson, Assembly’s out labor chair, vows to boost equity and workforce development in New York

By Matt Tracy

Khane Kutzwell (left) mentors apprentice barber Da’Shawn Scott (right) while touching up the sides on a Fordham Law School student.

Business

A cut above: How a queer, Black, woman-owned barbershop makes space for the LGBTQIA+ community

By Erasmo Guerra

Congressmember Ritchie Torres of the Bronx.

Gay pols call out trans activist’s comments about Oct. 7 attack

By Matt Tracy

State Attorney General Letitia James.

Politics

Letitia James threatens Nassau County executive over anti-trans sports policy

By Matt Tracy

Councilmember Erik Bottcher of Manhattan.

Politics

Bottcher joins Cabán as co-chair of City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus

By Matt Tracy

World Pride 2019 NYC Michael Luongo

Pride

NYC Pride unveils theme for 2024: ‘Reflect. Empower. Unite.’

By Matt Tracy

Attendees surround the Stonewall Inn during a vigil for Nex Benedict.

Activism

Hundreds mourn Nex Benedict at fiery Stonewall vigil

By Matt Tracy

The New York City Lunar New Year For All contingent.

Lunar New Year for All contingent marks Year of the Dragon

By Matt Tracy

The 2023 St. Pat's for All Banner.

News

St. Pat’s for All scheduled for March 3 in Sunnyside and Woodside

By Matt Tracy

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