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Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day parade finally ends ban on LGBTQ+ groups

Organizers for the celebration have invited The Pride Center of Staten Island, which was repeatedly and directly banned from participating, to march in the 2025 celebration under their own banner.

After years of exclusion, Staten Island will host LGBTQ-friendly St. Patrick's Day parade

The New York City government is responding to years of LGBTQ+ exclusion by hosting a new, second parade, which will welcome queer groups in Staten Island for the first time.

LGBT Group Rejected From St. Patrick's Parade in Staten Island

The annual celebration of Irish heritage in the NYC borough will reportedly not allow LGBT organizations to participate.

Risking Boycott, Staten Island St. Pat's Day Parade Bars LGBTQ Groups

Numerous politicians have already declined to participate in the upcoming event.

LGBTQ+ Groups Denied Spot in Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade

A journalist was reportedly shoved by parade organizers in a tense scene.

Miss Staten Island Banned From St. Patrick's Parade After Coming Out

In addition to the bisexual beauty queen, two high school marching bands wearing rainbow stickers were also blocked from participating.

Op-ed: NFL Only Starting on Uphill Cultural Battle

The NFL faces an uphill cultural battle, when there are still figures involved, like Deion Sanders, who believe being gay is a choice.

40 Under 40: Megan Ellison Makes the Movies You Talk About

The Entertainers: Megan Ellison could have been a Hollywood socialite, but she's choosing to be a powerhouse.

Op-ed: Objectivity Is a Privilege

Objectivity is a luxury of those who don't have to fight to be seen and heard. And as queer people, we often can't afford to be impartial.

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Joel Grey on the Complexity of Life, the Power of Art

The legendary entertainer explores both in his new memoir, Master of Ceremonies.

Billie Jean King's Battle of the Sexes Win Was for Everyone

The tennis legend put her reputation on the line for women's equality, but she's always been an intersectional force. 

8 Reasons Why the 2015 Golden Globes Are the Gayest Ever

Get the wineglasses and fill out your Golden Globes ballot -- it's that special time of year again.

10 Here TV Shows That Changed Our View of LGBT Life

As America's only LGBT-focused TV network unveils its new paid YouTube channel, we revisit 10 original programs that changed the scope of LGBT life on the small screen.

All 71 Men Accused of Sexual Harassment After Weinstein

Since Harvey Weinstein was exposed as a serial predator, there have been allegations of terrifying behavior by dozens of men.

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