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Get the latest LGBTQ+ news from New York State, the birthplace of the modern movement and a global leader in queer culture and rights.
States

Appeals court rebukes New York judge for repeatedly refusing to seal trans name change records

A woman and man in formal attire stand at a podium with microphones and look forward. They are outside the U.S. Capitol, with the building's rotunda clearly visible in the sky behind them.
National

Chuck Schumer leads New York Democrats’ bill to protect Pride flags at Stonewall & national park sites

The Trump administration had sought to remove Pride flags from federal property.

A standing sign on a sidewalk reads "Mount Sinai West" and points passersby to an emergency entrance and regular, main entrance. On the sidewalk stand rows of people dressed in red clothing, off in the distance.
Transgender Health

Mount Sinai Hospital drops gender-affirming care for trans teens, leaving New York families worried

It is the latest medical center to stop caring for transgender young people after the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funds.

A tall, tan-colored building displays a circular purple logo that reads: "NYU Langone Health."
Transgender Health

NYU Langone Hospital ends gender-affirming care program for trans teens after Trump funding threats

Civil rights officials, health plans, and advocates condemn the closure.

person standing in front of the stonewall inn holding pride flag and sign that reads stonewall is not over
National

Two lawsuits ask federal judges to protect Stonewall Monument’s Pride flag from Trump’s history rewrite

One case against the National Park Service is out of Manhattan and the other was filed in Massachusetts.

scott bessent
National

Scott Bessent struggles under questioning by New York Rep. Ritchie Torres during explosive House hearing

A Capitol Hill staffer called the exchange "gay on gay violence."

dr. jess ting
News

Renowned transgender medicine surgeon defends appearing in Epstein files disclosures

Dr. Jess Ting told The Advocate that he recalled treating “just a few female associates referred by Jeffrey Epstein.”

Elon Musk
News

Elon Musk threatens to sue for custody after Ashley St. Clair apologizes for transphobia

Elon Musk threatened to sue Ashley St. Clair for custody of their infant son after she voiced support for transgender people.

Lillian Bonsignore sworn in as FDNY commissioner
Politics

Zohran Mamdani swears in Lillian Bonsignore as first out lesbian FDNY commissioner

Lillian Bonsignore has made history as the first out lesbian FDNY commissioner.

Zohran Mamdani; Elon Musk
Politics

Zohran Mamdani claps back after Elon Musk attacks out lesbian FDNY commissioner appointee

Elon Musk has claimed that "people will die" because a lesbian has been appointed FDNY chief.

Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf
News

Trans pastor says she’s ‘surrounded by loving kindness’ after coming out to New York congregation

“The affirmations have been amazing,” Methodist Rev. Dr. Phillippa Phaneuf told The Advocate in an interview.

Zohran Mamdani waves transgender flag
Politics

Here's what Zohran Mamdani has promised to do for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers as mayor

Here's everything Zohran Mamdani wants to do for LGBTQ+ people in NYC.

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