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Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks into a microphone and stands before a rainbow LGBTQ+ Pride flag.
States

Zohran Mamdani’s Pride Month message to LGBTQ+ New Yorkers: We’ll protect you from Trump

At his Pride reception, the mayor spoke exclusively with The Advocate about solidarity with LGBTQ+ residents and attacks on transgender health care.

People rally in New York City's Union Square on Feb. 8, 2025 to support transgender youth and gender-affirming care.
Transgender Health

City-run gender-affirming care clinic for trans patients coming to New York City

The planned clinic comes as hospitals face mounting federal pressure over gender-affirming care.

An attendee carries a candle at a New York City AIDS vigil and rally on June 5, 2026.
HIV

Activists mark 45 years since the start of the AIDS crisis with rally against Trump's health cuts

Participants marched to the Stonewall Inn and staged a die-in to protest cuts that undermine HIV treatment, prevention, housing, and health care programs.

Ballroom performers at New York City Hall.
Culture

Ballroom culture shines at New York City Hall Pride celebration

The legislative chamber became a runway as performers and advocates received their flowers at the Council's first Pride Ball.

​A mannequin displays an LGBTQ+ Pride shirt in a London storefront.
Culture

11 brands not backing down from Pride this year

Not all companies are walking back their support for the LGBTQ+ community in 2026. These businesses are leaning in.

​An LGBTQ+ Pride flag flies outside the Massachusetts State House on June 3, 2026.
States

5 most LGBTQ-hostile states — and they're getting worse

A new business climate index found lower-ranked states falling further behind while top-performing states continue strengthening LGBTQ+ protections.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Oval Office on June 3, 2026.
National

Federal judge rules that states can challenge Trump’s campaign against transgender kids

The ruling allows 16 states and D.C., to continue fighting federal efforts to investigate providers and restrict access to gender-affirming care.

A man in an open collared shirt and jacket gives a speech, with others dressed in formal attire standing behind him.
States

Conservatives claim child custody laws disadvantage men. New York’s gender-neutral fix has them furious

The bill would update family court language to recognize a broader range of parents, including LGBTQ+ families, while eliminating gendered legal terms.

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