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

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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.

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

WATCH: Goosebump-Worthy Irish Marriage Equality Ad

The video asks Irish citizens to 'bring your family with you' to the polls on May 22, when the country hosts the world's first national referendum on marriage equality.

Pro-LGBTQ Priest to Speak at Pope's Event, Despite Opposition

Anti-LGBTQ Catholic groups urged the organizers of World Meeting of Families to disinvite Fr. James Martin for his pro-LGBTQ views.

Being Trans in Ireland Just Got Easier

The Irish are on a roll when it comes to LGBT rights, now recognizing the right for transgender citizens to self-identify on government ID.

Gay Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces surprise resignation

The gay leader was just in Washington, D.C., to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Kamala Harris celebrates Irish prime minister and his husband at St. Patrick’s Day event

The vice president and second gentleman welcomed Leo Varadkar and Matthew Barrett to the Naval Observatory to celebrate the friendship between Ireland and the United States.

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.

Sinéad O’Connor's cause of death revealed by coroner

The music icon died last July.

Killer Gets Double Life Sentence for Gay App Stabbings, Decapitation

One of his victims was stabbed 43 times, then beheaded.

Gay Irish Prime Minister Welcomed at White House for St. Patrick’s Day

The leader and his partner had earlier met with Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband.

Gay Man Brutally Attacked Following Birthday Celebration

The early morning attack took place on a public bus, and police say they have footage of the incident.

Gay Rugby Player Beaten So Badly He May Never Play Again

The attack left the 24-year-old with a fractured eye socket and a horribly broken ankle.

Homeless Man Brutally Beaten to Death 'For Being Gay'

Two men have been charged with the murder of the 53-year-old father of one.

Doctor Refuses Hysterectomy for Lesbian Because ‘She Might Find a Man’

The physician told her she might change sexual orientations one day, leave her wife, find a husband, and want to have children.

Out Bi Olympian Jack Woolley Punched, Sent to Hospital in Mob Attack

The taekwondo athlete was left needing reconstructive surgery.

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The video asks Irish citizens to 'bring your family with you' to the polls on May 22, when the country hosts the world's first national referendum on marriage equality.

Anti-LGBTQ Catholic groups urged the organizers of World Meeting of Families to disinvite Fr. James Martin for his pro-LGBTQ views.

The Irish are on a roll when it comes to LGBT rights, now recognizing the right for transgender citizens to self-identify on government ID.

The gay leader was just in Washington, D.C., to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

The vice president and second gentleman welcomed Leo Varadkar and Matthew Barrett to the Naval Observatory to celebrate the friendship between Ireland and the United States.

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.

The music icon died last July.

One of his victims was stabbed 43 times, then beheaded.

The leader and his partner had earlier met with Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband.

The early morning attack took place on a public bus, and police say they have footage of the incident.

The attack left the 24-year-old with a fractured eye socket and a horribly broken ankle.

Two men have been charged with the murder of the 53-year-old father of one.

The physician told her she might change sexual orientations one day, leave her wife, find a husband, and want to have children.

The taekwondo athlete was left needing reconstructive surgery.