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lgbt rights

Jun 21

US Supreme Court Punts in Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision

When faced with deciding between the First Amendment and same-sex rights, a majority of the United States Supreme Court Justices chose neither.
By Donald Scarinci
The dedication ceremony of the LGBTQ Rainbow Freedom Flag at The Stonewall National Monument in New York City in October.
Dec 1

New York City Council Passes Conversion Therapy Ban

The bill states that it is unlawful for any individual to offer or provide conversion therapy services.
By Madina Toure
Former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, left, and LGBT rights activist Edie Windsor, right.
Sep 12

New York Pols Mourn LGBT Rights Pioneer Edie Windsor

Current and former New York elected officials remember and honor the activist whose same-sex marriage fight led to a landmark ruling.
By Madina Toure
Are Scar, Jafar and company part of the gay agenda?
Apr 3

Disney Villains Are ‘Pioneers of the Gay Agenda,’ According to Viral Theory

By John Bonazzo
Alex Rodriguez tears up at a press conference yesterday. Rodriguez is set to play his last game in pinstripes on Friday.
Aug 8

Afternoon Bulletin: A-Rod Retiring, Times Square Naked Model Speaks Publicly and More

By Spencer Roth-Rose
Stonewall Inn
Jun 24

Afternoon Bulletin: Stonewall Becomes National Monument, Brexit Hits Wall St and More

By Josh Keefe
Marchers carry a rainbow flag down 5th Avenue during the 2012 New York Gay Pride parade. (Photo credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
May 19

Afternoon Bulletin: New City Guidelines to Protect Gender Expression and More

By Janaki Chadha
Entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. hugs President Richard Nixon at a youth rally in Miami, Aug. 22, 1972.
May 11

Too Close for Comfort: Celebs Pay a Price for Endorsing Candidates

By Larry Hackett
Chelsea Clinton speaks at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan alongside former Council Speaker Christine Quinn
Apr 15

Chelsea Clinton Gets Personal At Downtown LGBT Center

By Felipe De La Hoz
An American Airlines jet taxis on the runway at La Guardia Airport.
Mar 21

Afternoon Bulletin: Crumbling La Guardia Estimate Hits $5.3 Billion and More

By Felipe De La Hoz
Events like the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling led to a new definition of "identity," so Dictionary.com made the term its word of the year. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Oct 15

Facebook Gets Personal With Stats on LGBT Users Coming Out

By John Bonazzo
Jun 26

Fashion World Celebrates Marriage Equality

By Jordyn Taylor and Dena Silver
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 17: Members of the Barnard College Class of 2015 line up during the 123rd Commencement of Barnard College at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Jun 4

Barnard College to Admit Transgender Women

By Eliza M Dumais
Apr 14

Chelsea Clinton, Ken Mehlman Fundraise For New Gay Rights Social Networking Group

By David Freedlander
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