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New York Schools on Lock Out After Second Bomb Threat Over LGBTQ+ Book

For the second time in two days students in a Rochester-area school district have been terrorized because somebody doesn’t like the books in the school library.

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N.Y. Police Boss: 'Stop Treating Us Like Animals and Thugs'

Michael O'Meara, head of New York's Police Benevolent Association, accused the media of "vilifying" law enforcement.

Maine Massacre Suspect’s Anti-Transgender, Extremist Views Emerge Amid Pleas For Gun Control

Robert Card’s right-wing extremist, anti-trans digital footprint has been uncovered as President Biden calls for decisive action on gun safety following the Lewiston tragedy.

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NYPD Sued After Arresting Trans Woman With Pink Handcuffs

The lawsuit filed by both the ACLU and NYCLU hopes to highlight the structural abuse transgender people face at the hands of the NYPD.

What the Repeal of New York's 'Walking While Trans' Law Means

The law could get a person arrested for their race, appearance, or clothing.

How Subway Fare Evasion Crackdowns Hurt LGBTQ New Yorkers

As police presence has increased on New York transit, advocates fear the consequences.

Black Women, Girls, and Trans Folks Get Locked Up and Shot Too

In her new book, Invisible No More, Andrea J. Ritchie dissects the forgotten stories of police violence against transgender women of color.  Read an exclusive excerpt below.

Chicago Mayor: Jussie Smollett Case Is 'Whitewash of Justice'

The city's top officials slammed the dismissal of charges against gay actor Jussie Smollett. 

NYC Bombing a Protest of Anti-LGBT Bias, or Is Claim a Hoax?

Police are investigating this among several claims about the explosion in the heavily LGBT Chelsea area.

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An LGBT Group Is Changing the NYPD From Within

Since 1982, the Gay Officers Action League has been helping the nation's largest police force evolve.

The N.Y. Times Says Police Belong at Pride. Many Disagree

A Times editorial calling the limitation of police presence "a misstep" has drawn outrage.

GOP Politician, Trump Surrogate Arrested for Soliciting Sex With Boy

The political career of Oklahoma state Sen. Ralph Shortey looks to be over as police recommend three prostitution-related charges against him, including soliciting sex with a minor.

Do You Know This Man Wanted For Rape at NYC's Stonewall Inn?

New York City Police are urging those with any information on the suspect to reach out and contact them. 

STUDY: NYPD Harming Homeless LGBT Youth

A new study by the Urban Institute finds that homeless LGBT youth involved in sex work are frequently harassed and harmed by police. 

Three more arrested in murder of queer Brazilian politician Marielle Franco

Franco had fought corruption as a member of the Rio de Janeiro City Council. The new arrestees include the city's former police chief.

New York City Police Finally Apologize for Stonewall Raids

It's been almost 50 years since the Stonewall raids and the NYPD is finally ready to say "sorry."