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“The Board’s introduction of the ‘LGBTQ+-inclusive’ storybooks, along with its decision to withhold opt-outs, places an unconstitutional burden on the parents’ rights to the free exercise of their religion,” stated Justice Alito, writing for the majority. gaycitynews.com/religion-supre…

With nearly a generation’s worth of same-sex couples marrying since such couples started tying the knot in Massachusetts in 2004, every prediction made by right wingers about the consequences of such weddings has been proven wrong. gaycitynews.com/obergefell-sam…

The NYC Drag March, held annually since 1994, brought energy to the streets of Manhattan on June 27 in a lively display of Pride. gaycitynews.com/drag-march-pri…

The Queer Liberation March, a protest march organized annually by the Reclaim Pride Coalition, returned to the streets of Manhattan on June 29 for the seventh time. gaycitynews.com/queer-liberati… Queer March

Under the beaming summer sun, one contingent after another slithered along New York City Pride's parade route with thumping music, colorful Rainbow Flags, and defiant signs emphasizing the resilience of the LGBTQ community during a time of great political adversity. gaycitynews.com/nyc-pride-marc…

Pride celebrations came to a bloody end in Greenwich Village on Sunday night when two teens were shot near the historic Stonewall Inn, leaving one still fighting for her life as of Monday morning. amny.com/news/stonewall…

The military on June 27 officially changed the name of a ship honoring the late gay icon Harvey Milk, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a social media video posted one day before the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. gaycitynews.com/hegseth-harvey…

If you’re very lucky as a young queer, you may find an understanding adult who accepts you — even as that identify may be in flux — and supports you finding your authentic voice. That’s the premise behind the show “Beau the Musical,” now at Theater 154. gaycitynews.com/beau-the-music…

There are more a dozen queer features, shorts, and documentaries screening at this year’s New York Asian Film Festival, taking place July 11-27 at Film at Lincoln Center, the SVA Theater, Look Cinemas W57, and the Korean Cultural Center. gaycitynews.com/new-york-asian…

More than one million adults identify as LGBTQIA+ in New York State, according to a report featuring statistics about the share of LGBTQ people in the state and details about their income, healthcare, substance use, and more. gaycitynews.com/new-york-lgbtq…

The Justice Department on July 9 announced it subpoenaed “more than 20” providers of youth gender-affirming care, targeting doctors and clinics, in the latest escalation of the Trump administration’s nationwide attack on transgender individuals. gaycitynews.com/doj-probes-pro…

This month, Gay City News’ attention turns to the latest albums from pop singer Kesha and trans producer DJ Haram. gaycitynews.com/july-music-kes…

NYC Black Pride, which hosts an annual slate of multicultural events catering to the Black and Latino LGBTQ community, will reduce its programming this year in the face of significant budgetary restraints largely due to dried-up sponsorship revenue. gaycitynews.com/nyc-black-prid…

Bella Ramsey became the first non-binary person to land more than one Emmy nomination, while RuPaul's Drag Race achieved the most consecutive nominations for Outstanding Host. gaycitynews.com/primetime-emmy…

The Trump administration shut down a national suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth on July 17, despite a significant increase in calls since late last year and bipartisan warnings against nixing the program. gaycitynews.com/trump-administ…

“We are strengthening our purpose, deepening our impact, and expanding our services to respond to today’s healthcare challenges.” NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan relaunched its Pride Health Center in East Harlem on July 19. gaycitynews.com/nyc-health-hos… NYC Health + Hospitals

Josh Sharp’s solo show “ta-da!,” a twisted, spicy comic romp now playing at the Greenwich House Theater, touts his “Herculean feat” memorizing 2,000 PowerPoint slides. Sharp harps on this achievement as the slides are projected in rapid succession. gaycitynews.com/ta-da-review-h…

More than $6 million in federal funding for nine non-profit organizations serving LGBTQ people and individuals living with HIV — including New York’s LGBT Community center — has been reinstated for now. gaycitynews.com/federal-govern…

Clinicians from across the state penned an open letter calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation into law that would strengthen the state’s shield laws to protect both providers and patients of gender-affirming care from out-of-state prosecution gaycitynews.com/hundreds-clini…

Citing an executive order signed by President Trump, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee imposed a vague ban on trans athletes from participating in women’s sports in the Olympics, drawing criticism from legal groups and LGBTQ-inclusive sports groups. gaycitynews.com/olympic-paraly…