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These 22 pics from 1970s NYC Pride marches show 'a moment without society’s prejudices'

An exhibition is showcasing the early marches of the LGBTQ+ liberation movement in 1970s New York City.

No LGB without the T — queer community protests Trump's transgender erasure at Stonewall

The Stonewall Inn held a rally Friday to protest the Trump administration's erasure of transgender people from the historic landmark's website.

Here's our honest cast comparison of the 'Wicked' movie and Broadway musical

How do your favorite actors from the original Broadway cast compare to the new faces bringing these beloved characters to life?

70 photos of NYC Pride 2024 that show New Yorkers know how celebrate queer joy

Thousands took to the streets of Manhattan over the weekend to celebrate LGBTQ+ lives.

Photographer Mike Ruiz's newest project showcases LGBTQ+ success through portraits

Photographer Mike Ruiz is celebrating the success stories of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ homeless shelter, the Ali Forney Center.

President Biden and First Lady to punctuate Pride Month with attendance at LGBTQ+ fundraiser in New York City

Joe and Jill Biden will attend the 25th annual LGBTQ+ Leadership Council Gala during Pride Month.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman bashes Democrats. Here’s why he says he’s 'politically homeless'

Sam Altman says it has to do with the party's relationship with billionaires like him.

As companies stop sponsoring Pride, this NYC brewery is giving money directly to trans people

"We want to be very clear: our support isn’t conditional, and it’s not new," Brooklyn Brewery President Robin Ottaway tells The Advocate.

Former executive director of Black trans nonprofit charged with stealing nearly $100,000

Dominique Morgan, 42, was indicted on one count of second-degree grand larceny and 23 counts of first-degree falsifying business records during her time as executive director of the OKRA Project.

New York City promised to build a shelter for trans people. Activists are demanding it follow through

Activists protested on Friday to put pressure on New York City officials to follow their 2021 agreement by constructing four shelters for transgender and gender nonconforming people.

Democrats commemorate LGBTQ+ rights movement with Stonewall Day resolutions (exclusive)

The resolutions recognize the legacy of the Stonewall Uprising, which ignited the push for equal rights for queer folks.

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Doug Emhoff at NYC event: Book banning ‘erodes our democracy’

He warned about the dangers of Republican book bans.

Gay U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres surprises MSNBC panel with announcement on New York governor candidacy

"That's news!" said one of the Morning Joe panelists after the New York congressman revealed his plans.

16-year-old girl in critical condition after shooting after New York Pride

Police said it is too early to know if the shooting after NYC Pride was a hate crime.

Kevin Aviance ‘lucky to be alive’ in New York City hospital after serious health scare

The legendary drag performer was rushed to the hospital with trouble breathing.

Naughty holiday cheer as Santa's Secret lands in West Chelsea

Journey to the best elfing speakeasy this side of the North Pole. Here’s everything you need to know.

Who is Tony Hinchcliffe, the human pile of garbage insulting Puerto ​Rico ​at Donald Trump's MSG rally?

Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage" during a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, but it isn't the first time his racist comments have sparked backlash.

VP debate ignores Republican attacks on transgender people

Republicans would have you believe transgender people present an existential threat to Americans. Why were they ignored in the debate?

Joe Biden at Stonewall's 55th anniversary: The LGBTQ+ community ‘set an example for the world’

The president and first lady spoke at the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement a day after the first presidential debate.