Pro-Palestine protesters march outside GLAAD Media awards: ‘In honor of our Queer history’
Several famous drag queens protested one of the biggest LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations in the world over the weekend. Here's why.
MAY 13, 2024
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50 powerful photos from ACT UP NY's pro-Palestine rally at the GLAAD Media awards
ACT UP NY led a crowd of queer artists, activists, health care workers, and aid workers outside the GLAAD Media awards ceremony last week.
MAY 19, 2024
ACT UP Smashes EpiPen Pinata Outside Pharma Company
The activist group long associated with HIV causes decries price hikes on various pharmaceuticals.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
How We Can Stop Racist, Anti-LGBTQ+ White Supremacist Rage
"We cannot allow the continuation of a narrative that the way of life of white people is threatened by the presence and humanity of people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and all the others," says Beverly Tillery.
MAY 26, 2022
NYC Councilman Ruben Diaz's Antigay Remarks Prompt Call for Apology
Diaz, long known for his homophobia, said the City Council is "controlled by the homosexual community."
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Hate Is a Public Health Emergency
The Pulse shooting is the latest incident in an epidemic of violence — and the infectious agent is hate.
JUNE 29, 2016
Police Search for Woman Who Torched a Pride Flag Outside NYC Restaurant
Authorities said that they are investigating the fire as a possible hate crime.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
7 images of ACT UP NY taking to the streets at a queer Palestine rally saying ‘SILENCE=DEATH’
As the death toll in Gaza continues to climb, the prominent AIDS activist group is using its platforms to demand an end to the violence.
JANUARY 13, 2024
What is the pink triangle? How a Nazi symbol became an emblem of LGBTQ+ rights
The pink triangle, used to identify LGBTQ+ prisoners in concentration camps, has since been reclaimed by queer activists.
MARCH 17, 2025
30 Queer-Friendly Books for Young Adults, Kids, and Familes
From adventerous fantasy novels for young adults, to self help manuals for LGBTQ families, to meditation books for children -- we got you covered.
AUGUST 24, 2019
The Gay Bar That Died — Then Came Back to Life
L.A.'s Roosterfish -- which opened in the Jimmy Carter era -- left a huge void when it closed last year. But against all odds, it's coming back.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Vows Crackdown on Proud Boys for Hateful Mob Attack
Members of the Proud Boys, a violent Trump-loving group, were filmed beating men to the ground while hurling homophobic slurs.
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Gays Against Guns Storms the Senate
After the latest mass shooting, GAG plans to disrupt the Capitol.
NOVEMBER 5, 2017
Straight Acting in gay New York
Debuting his first documentary, a filmmaker returns to the city where he first came out--only this time he's got the support of a worldwide network of gay men who like to get dirty the old-fashioned way, on a muddy field.
JUNE 17, 2005
Here’s How CBS Can Atone for Its Fearmongering HIV Tweet
Activists from ACT UP NYC, Housing Works, and Gay Men's Health Crisis pen a letter responding to recent reporting from CBS New York that perpetuates myths about HIV and AIDS.
JANUARY 10, 2020
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres responds to ACT UP NY’s removal of his flag from Fire Island’s Trailblazers Park
The gay Democratic U.S. congressman stood by his positions and called the protest action “regrettable.”
JUNE 6, 2024
LGBTQ+ group pulls Biden endorsement over 'perilous' handling of Israel-Hamas war
The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in San Francisco has rescinded its endorsement of President Joe Biden for the March primary.
JANUARY 23, 2024
After the 2024 election, we can be inspired by these historical LGBTQ+ movements against oppression
Amid the trauma and disappointment of the election results, we take a look at queer resistance over the past century
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Right Wing Pounces on Isolated Chant at NYC Drag Parade
Video of the incident incited one pundit to call for the abolition of Pride Month.
JUNE 28, 2023
ACT UP protest brings attention to heath care crisis
ACT UP commemorated its 20th anniversary Thursday by reenacting its first protest with a march down New York City's Wall Street to focus attention on the nation's health care crisis. Thirty participants were arrested.
MARCH 30, 2007
New York Passes Trans Rights Bill, Conversion Therapy Ban
Lawmakers have been trying to pass a bill banning gender identity discrimination for 16 years.
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JANUARY 15, 2019