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ACT UP marks 39th anniversary with NYC die-in at Palantir over Trump administration contracts

Activists rallied and staged a die-in at Palantir, calling out HIV cuts and billions in federal spending on ICE and Iran war.

Politics

Here's what Zohran Mamdani has promised to do for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers as mayor

Here's everything Zohran Mamdani wants to do for LGBTQ+ people in NYC.

Transgender Health

NYU Langone Hospital ends gender-affirming care program for trans teens after Trump funding threats

Civil rights officials, health plans, and advocates condemn the closure.

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National

Two lawsuits ask federal judges to protect Stonewall Monument’s Pride flag from Trump’s history rewrite

One case against the National Park Service is out of Manhattan and the other was filed in Massachusetts.

Lillian Bonsignore sworn in as FDNY commissioner

Politics

Zohran Mamdani swears in Lillian Bonsignore as first out lesbian FDNY commissioner

Lillian Bonsignore has made history as the first out lesbian FDNY commissioner.

Politics

Zohran Mamdani claps back after Elon Musk attacks out lesbian FDNY commissioner appointee

Elon Musk has claimed that "people will die" because a lesbian has been appointed FDNY chief.

News

Out former CDC vaccines head Demetre Daskalakis named chief medical officer at NYC LGBTQ+ health center

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who walked out of the CDC over Trump's health policies, will begin his new role at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in February.

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IN PICTURES: ACT UP New York’s march and die-in outside Palantir

ACT UP marks 39th anniversary with NYC die-in at Palantir over Trump administration contracts

Activists rallied and staged a die-in at Palantir, calling out HIV cuts and billions in federal spending on ICE and Iran war.

Nico Tortorella, Bethany Meyers Announce They're Married in Stunning Photos

The pair called on everyone to "open your mind to what different types of love can look like."

Here's what Zohran Mamdani has promised to do for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers as mayor

Here's everything Zohran Mamdani wants to do for LGBTQ+ people in NYC.

Graham Platner abruptly cancels campaign fundraiser at New York City gay bar

References to the event at Industry Bar were removed from Platner’s website after The Advocate reached out.

Gay activist launches Stonewall Monument camera campaign to monitor NYC Pride flag site

The cameras would keep an eye on the Manhattan historic site that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.

New York AG orders major medical center to resume gender-affirming care for youth

NYU Langone ceased its trans health program for youth two weeks prior.

Mount Sinai Hospital drops gender-affirming care for trans teens, leaving New York families worried

It is the latest medical center to stop caring for transgender young people after the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funds.

NYU Langone Hospital ends gender-affirming care program for trans teens after Trump funding threats

Civil rights officials, health plans, and advocates condemn the closure.

Two lawsuits ask federal judges to protect Stonewall Monument’s Pride flag from Trump’s history rewrite

One case against the National Park Service is out of Manhattan and the other was filed in Massachusetts.

Renowned transgender medicine surgeon defends appearing in Epstein files disclosures

Dr. Jess Ting told The Advocate that he recalled treating “just a few female associates referred by Jeffrey Epstein.”

Zohran Mamdani swears in Lillian Bonsignore as first out lesbian FDNY commissioner

Lillian Bonsignore has made history as the first out lesbian FDNY commissioner.

Out former CDC vaccines head Demetre Daskalakis named chief medical officer at NYC LGBTQ+ health center

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who walked out of the CDC over Trump's health policies, will begin his new role at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in February.

Gay NYC councilman running for Congress says America is at a crossroads

“We are either going to reject hatred and bigotry and discrimination, or our country will succumb to it,” Erik Bottcher told The Advocate.

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Activists rallied and staged a die-in at Palantir, calling out HIV cuts and billions in federal spending on ICE and Iran war.

The pair called on everyone to "open your mind to what different types of love can look like."

Here's everything Zohran Mamdani wants to do for LGBTQ+ people in NYC.

References to the event at Industry Bar were removed from Platner’s website after The Advocate reached out.

The cameras would keep an eye on the Manhattan historic site that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.

NYU Langone ceased its trans health program for youth two weeks prior.

It is the latest medical center to stop caring for transgender young people after the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funds.

Civil rights officials, health plans, and advocates condemn the closure.

One case against the National Park Service is out of Manhattan and the other was filed in Massachusetts.

Dr. Jess Ting told The Advocate that he recalled treating “just a few female associates referred by Jeffrey Epstein.”

Lillian Bonsignore has made history as the first out lesbian FDNY commissioner.

Elon Musk has claimed that "people will die" because a lesbian has been appointed FDNY chief.

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who walked out of the CDC over Trump's health policies, will begin his new role at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in February.

“We are either going to reject hatred and bigotry and discrimination, or our country will succumb to it,” Erik Bottcher told The Advocate.