Gay couple sues NYC for denying IVF coverage
NYC is facing a lawsuit from a gay male employee who argues that the city's policy of only providing IVF coverage to women is discriminatory.
NYC is facing a lawsuit from a gay male employee who argues that the city's policy of only providing IVF coverage to women is discriminatory.
Judge strikes down Nassau County's ban on female transgender athletes after roller derby league sues
A New York judge has struck down a Long Island county’s order banning female transgender athletes after a local women’s roller derby league challenged it.
A New York judge has struck down a Long Island county’s order banning female transgender athletes after a local women’s roller derby league challenged it.
New York AG says Nassau County must must rescind ban on female transgender athletes
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman responded on social media, saying his Executive Order 'stops the bullying of women by transgender males.'
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman responded on social media, saying his Executive Order 'stops the bullying of women by transgender males.'
Death of Nex Benedict, Oklahoma student, prompts vigils across the country
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
Nassau County Exec. signs executive order banning trans athletes from girls' sports
A Long Island lawmaker issued an executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports.
A Long Island lawmaker issued an executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports.
Archdiocese of New York denounces transgender activist's funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral
The funeral of renowned transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in St. Patrick's Cathedral elicited a denunciation of the event by a senior church official, who called the Mass a scandal.
The funeral of renowned transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in St. Patrick's Cathedral elicited a denunciation of the event by a senior church official, who called the Mass a scandal.
New York broadens legal rape definition to cover various nonconsensual acts
New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.
New York will expand its legal definition of rape to include various forms of nonconsensual sexual contact, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.
Long Island community rallies behind gay teacher fired at Catholic school: 'God loves Mr. Califano'
A Long Island community is rallying behind Maria Regina School teacher Michael Califano, after claims that he was fired for being gay. The local diocese denies this.
A Long Island community is rallying behind Maria Regina School teacher Michael Califano, after claims that he was fired for being gay. The local diocese denies this.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Brooklyn teen arraigned for fatal stabbing of dancer O’Shae Sibley in hate crime case
He was ordered held without bail and to return to court on October 10, 2023. If convicted of the top count he faces a minimum of 20 years to life and a maximum of 25 years to life.
He was ordered held without bail and to return to court on October 10, 2023. If convicted of the top count he faces a minimum of 20 years to life and a maximum of 25 years to life.
Teen suspect charged with hate crime murder of O’Shae Sibley to appear in court
The suspect will be arraigned Friday on the charge of second-degree murder as a hate crime. If convicted, the suspect could face a minimum of 20 years in prison and maximum of 25 years to life.
The suspect will be arraigned Friday on the charge of second-degree murder as a hate crime. If convicted, the suspect could face a minimum of 20 years in prison and maximum of 25 years to life.
O'Shae Sibley murder: Teen suspect charged with murder as a hate crime
If convicted, the 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley is facing a minimum of 20 years in jail.
If convicted, the 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley is facing a minimum of 20 years in jail.
O'Shae Sibley murder: Suspect in police custody
Sibley, an openly gay professional dancer, was stabbed and killed last weekend outside a gas station in Brooklyn.
Sibley, an openly gay professional dancer, was stabbed and killed last weekend outside a gas station in Brooklyn.
Stonewall Inn mourns O'Shae Sibley, dancer killed at Brooklyn gas station
Dozens of people gathered at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village on Thursday night to remember the life of O'Shae Sibley, the 28-year-old dancer who was stabbed and killed in a gas station in Brooklyn last weekend.
Dozens of people gathered at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village on Thursday night to remember the life of O'Shae Sibley, the 28-year-old dancer who was stabbed and killed in a gas station in Brooklyn last weekend.
Father of Philly native killed in possible NYC hate crime left searching for answers
The father of a Philadelphia native killed in a possible hate crime in New York City is searching for answers as he tries to cope with the unimaginable loss of his son.
The father of a Philadelphia native killed in a possible hate crime in New York City is searching for answers as he tries to cope with the unimaginable loss of his son.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.