Matt Tracy, Author at Gay City News

Karla Sofía Gascón attends the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, in Palm Springs, California, U.S., January 3, 2025.

Cinema

Karla Sofía Gascón becomes first out trans actress nominated for Academy Award

By Matt Tracy

Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.

From the Editor

Now, more than ever, double down and stand up for our community

By Matt Tracy

Standing up for trans youth during the Jan. 18 People's March in New York City.

Activism

New Yorkers denounce Trump in counter-inauguration events across the city

By Matt Tracy

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Politics

Trump attacks trans and non-binary Americans in dark inaugural speech

By Matt Tracy

Members of Griot Circle at the organization's space at 25 Flatbush Ave. prior to leaving the location in 2022.

Seniors

Griot Circle, hub for NYC’s LGBTQ older adults of color, returns home to downtown Brooklyn

By Matt Tracy

The modern-day version of Village People bears little resemblance to the original group, seen here in 1978.

Music

Village People, led by just one original member, to perform at Trump’s inauguration

By Matt Tracy

The Human Rights Campaign's headquarters in Washington, DC.

Business

Human Rights Campaign releases 2025 Corporate Equality Index

By Matt Tracy

A plane makes a drop as smoke billows from the Palisades Fire at the Mandeville Canyon, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 11, 2025.

National

New York’s queer bars promote fundraisers to support Los Angeles wildfire relief effort

By Matt Tracy

US House Speaker Mike Johnson attends a press conference following a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 17, 2024.

Politics

House votes to ban trans athletes from girls’ and women’s sports

By Matt Tracy

Business

Meta guts hateful conduct policy, eliminates DEI programs in sweeping overhaul

By Matt Tracy

Remembrance

Anita Bryant, anti-gay singer who killed gay rights ordinance in Miami, dies at 84

By Matt Tracy

Pride Center of Staten Island executive director Carol Bullock.

New York City

Staten Island Pride Center executive director Carol Bullock to step down

By Matt Tracy

Military

Military settles with troops impacted by ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ discharges

By Matt Tracy

Some members of the Prospect Park Women's Softball League in the dugout at Prospect Park.

Sports

Safe at home: Softball league builds camaraderie on and off the field at Prospect Park

By Matt Tracy

National

Marriage equality champions Bonauto, Wolfson receive Presidential Citizens Medal

By Matt Tracy

Robin Fierce starred on the 15th season of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Television

NYC queer bars plan viewing parties for Season 17 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race

By Matt Tracy

About the Author

Matt Tracy

Karla Sofía Gascón becomes first out trans actress nominated for Academy Award

Now, more than ever, double down and stand up for our community

New Yorkers denounce Trump in counter-inauguration events across the city

Trump attacks trans and non-binary Americans in dark inaugural speech

Griot Circle, hub for NYC’s LGBTQ older adults of color, returns home to downtown Brooklyn

Village People, led by just one original member, to perform at Trump’s inauguration

Human Rights Campaign releases 2025 Corporate Equality Index

New York’s queer bars promote fundraisers to support Los Angeles wildfire relief effort

House votes to ban trans athletes from girls’ and women’s sports

Meta guts hateful conduct policy, eliminates DEI programs in sweeping overhaul

Anita Bryant, anti-gay singer who killed gay rights ordinance in Miami, dies at 84

Staten Island Pride Center executive director Carol Bullock to step down

Military settles with troops impacted by ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ discharges

Safe at home: Softball league builds camaraderie on and off the field at Prospect Park

Marriage equality champions Bonauto, Wolfson receive Presidential Citizens Medal

NYC queer bars plan viewing parties for Season 17 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race

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