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New York Senate Blocks Bills to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors and Protect Trans People
The New York Senate has blocked two bills passed by the Assembly last week — one banning gay conversion therapy for minors, as well as the Gender … [Read more...] about New York Senate Blocks Bills to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors and Protect Trans People
Judge Issues Injunction Against NYC Party Promoter for Infringing on ‘NYC Pride’ Trademark
A federal judge has issued an injunction against a New York City party promoter (above) who was using 'NYC Pride' to promote parties unrelated … [Read more...] about Judge Issues Injunction Against NYC Party Promoter for Infringing on ‘NYC Pride’ Trademark
New York State Assembly Passes Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors
The New York State Assembly has passed a ban on gay conversion therapy for minors, the AP reports: On Monday the Democratic-led Assembly passed the … [Read more...] about New York State Assembly Passes Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors
Trans Rockers, English Gents and LBJ: 2014 Tony Awards Roundup
BY NAVEEN KUMAR Between Hugh Jackman’s dance belt (or lack thereof) and a performance by Neil Patrick Harris in drag teasing everyone from Sting to … [Read more...] about Trans Rockers, English Gents and LBJ: 2014 Tony Awards Roundup
2014 Tony Awards Winners: FULL LIST
Winners in red. Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Reed Birney, Casa Valentina Paul Chahidi, Twelfth Night Stephen Fry, Twelfth … [Read more...] about 2014 Tony Awards Winners: FULL LIST
New York Removes Surgical Requirement for Changing Gender on Birth Certificates
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's office announced today that no longer would transgender people have to prove reassignment surgery to make a … [Read more...] about New York Removes Surgical Requirement for Changing Gender on Birth Certificates
Transgender Man Files Suit Against NYC, Says He Was Barred from Locker Room at Public Pool
Bryan John Ellicott sued the city of New York this week, claiming that Parks Department employees discriminated against him, violating his civil … [Read more...] about Transgender Man Files Suit Against NYC, Says He Was Barred from Locker Room at Public Pool
Who Will Win? 2014 Tony Awards Predictions
BY NAVEEN KUMAR The 2014 Tony Awards will be handed out Sunday at Radio City Music Hall, in a televised ceremony hosted by Broadway’s favorite brawny … [Read more...] about Who Will Win? 2014 Tony Awards Predictions
Roland Emmerich Rebuilt NYC’s Christopher Street in Montreal for ‘Stonewall’
Emmerich scouting locations, via Facebook. Roland Emmerich is currently shooting Stonewall, his film about the 1969 Stonewall Riots, in Montreal. Last … [Read more...] about Roland Emmerich Rebuilt NYC’s Christopher Street in Montreal for ‘Stonewall’