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New Jersey Devils Troll the NHL by Wearing LGBTQ+ Pride Jerseys in Spite of Ban

The NHL banned players from wearing themed jerseys during warm-ups, but they didn't say anything about before warm-ups.

Gay Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey Runs for Jersey City Mayor

Jim McGreevey famously came out when he resigned as New Jersey governor in 2004.

New Jersey Elects First LGBTQ+ Woman Legislator

Luanne Peterpaul, a lesbian, won a seat in the state Assembly on Tuesday.

Here Are the LGBTQ+ Races to Watch on Election Day 2023

The election could mean LGBTQ+ firsts in Virginia, New Jersey, and Mississippi, along with important progress elsewhere.

Newark Street Renamed to Honor Sakia Gunn, Lesbian Teen Killed in Hate Crime

Gunn was stabbed to death in 2003 after telling a man who was harassing her that she was a lesbian.

Former N.J. Gov Jim McGreevey on How Coming Out Has Changed

He shocked the political world nearly 20 years ago. Now McGreevey looks back on the long road to happiness — and a possible return to politics.

Gay Former N.J. Governor, Jim McGreevey, Considering Run for Jersey City Mayor

McGreevey came out as gay when resigning the governor's position in 2004.

New Jersey Families Evacuated From Drag Queen Story Hour Event Amid Bomb Threat

The threat to the well-being of the kids was not the drag queen reading a story.

Carlos Santana Apologizes for Transphobic Comments

He made the anti-trans remarks at a concert in July.

ACLU Warns New Jersey Library Not to Censor LGBTQ+ Book

The library’s leadership moved the book Gender Queer out of the young adult section.

Democratic Governors ‘Rise Up’ to Join in Support of LGBTQ+ Youth

Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.

New York Announces Big Statewide Investments in LGBTQ+ Community

Democrats in New York announced that the state will spend millions to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Chris Christie Opposes Restrictions on Care for Trans Youth

He's an outlier among other GOP presidential hopefuls.

11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records

They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.

New Jersey Librarian Files Federal Complaint After Being Fired for 'Gay Lifestyle'

The librarian says he was let go for being who he is.

New Jersey Governor Declares State a 'Safe Haven' for Gender-Affirming Care

Whereas Republican-controlled states are looking to restrict the rights of transgender and gender-nonconforming people, in New Jersey the governor says everybody is welcome and free.

N.J. Transgender Detective Makes State Law Enforcement History

I wasn’t the guy that grew up wanting to be a cop,” he said. “My family didn’t have cops in the family. I’m the first law enforcement officer in my family.”

Library Board Votes to Keep LGBTQ+ Books After Queer Author's Mom Speaks

She came with her two sisters as backup to support her child's work.

Feds Thwart Planned Mass Shooting on Gay Clubs, Synagogues

The suspect from New Jersey allegedly planned to conduct a mass shooting targeting synagogues and gay clubs.

Trans Woman Now in Men's Prison After Impregnating 2 by Consensual Sex

But her advocates point out that she's being treated differently than other inmates involved in consensual relationships.