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Politics

Politics

Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement

By Mike Schneider, AP
Executive
LI Press

Nassau Executive Sues Attorney General Over Cease-And-Desist Of Transgender Ban

Texas
LI Press

Conning The Conman: Texas Man Tried To Scam George Santos

Politics

Out Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek re-election, avoiding 3-way race

By Jonathan J. Cooper, AP
State Attorney General Letitia James is reminding providers of their obligation to provide gender-affirming care in New York State.
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
Politics

Ban on gender-affirming care for minors allowed to take effect in Indiana

By Isabella Volmert, AP
Transgender
LI Press

Nassau County Executive Bans Transgender Athletes From Competing In County-Run Facilities

Politics

Statehouses and AGs continue attacks on trans Americans

By Matt Tracy
AMNY

Manhattan state senator pushes for Donald Trump’s disqualification from November presidential ballot in New York

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
Politics

New York updates heteronormative rape law to include oral, anal sexual contact

By Matt Tracy
Politics

Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor’s veto

By Samantha Hendrickson, AP
TLDEF executive director Andy Marra and NCTE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen will lead a new organization called Advocates for Trans Equality.
Legal

TLDEF and NCTE to merge into one political and legal powerhouse for trans rights

By Matt Tracy
Gov. Kathy Hochul, joined by the state's Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, announced "sweeping investments" in mental health services, especially for youth, in a press conference on Jan. 11, 2023.
Bronx Times

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care

Ohio state lawmakers overrode Governor Mike DeWine's veto of anti-LGBTQ legislation that passed last year.
Health

Ohio House overrides Republican governor’s veto of ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Samanthan Hendrickson, AP/Report for America
Mayor Eric Adams
AMNY

Op-ed | Keeping nightlife safe in New York City

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Shaping American Art: A Celebration of the Art Students League of New York at 150
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Van Gogh’s Flowers
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Déa Thatcher invites you to come out for
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Arts

  • The entrance of Mount Morris Baths. What it was like to work at Harlem’s Mount Morris Baths, an uptown refuge
  • "All The World’s A Stage" runs Tuesdays through Saturdays through May 10. Adam Gwon’s ‘All The World’s A Stage’ takes on life’s complexities in a gorgeous new musical
  • "The Ball," a documentary about the underground ballroom scene in early 1970s New York City, will be featured at the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival. Newark LGBTQ Film Festival to spotlight BIPOC representation and honor Sakia Gunn
  • "I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan" runs through April 30 at Atlantic Theater Stage 2. ‘I’m Assuming You Know David Greenspan’: A solo show with multiple characters and metatheatrics
  • Director Roshan Sethi with Karan Soni, who stars as Naveen Gavaskar, in "A Nice Indian Boy." Q&A: Roshan Sethi and Karan Soni on the making of ‘A Nice Indian Boy’

Crime

  • Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald TrumpMan sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg
  • Sam Nordquist was 24 years old. Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him
  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes
  • A picture of John Umberger. Victim’s mother speaks out after gay nightlife murder verdict
  • Sam Nordquist, 24, was staying at Patty's Lodge during the time leading up to his disappearance and death. Five charged with killing trans man in upstate New York after ‘prolonged physical and psychological abuse’

Perspectives

  • Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center. Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC
  • Brandy Livingston. This Transgender Day of Visibility, spread awareness and fight false narratives
  • Medicaid is a lifesaver for trans people like me. Policymakers must protect it.
  • Denise Norris, Menace co-founder, speaks at a demonstration near the Stonewall Inn on Feb. 21. The history and resurgence of The Transexual Menace
  • NYU Langone, pictured across the river, nixed appointments for youth seeking gender-affirming care, according to reports. No time to waver on healthcare when trans youth are under attack

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