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NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani appoints Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz as Department of Records lead
Mamdani has appointed Smith-Cruz, a Black lesbian librarian, to lead the department.
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New York hospital closes trans youth programme, prompting backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates
"This is yet another example of a private institution capitulating to the federal government’s assault on transgender rights," says New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Chuck Schumer moves to make Stonewall Pride flag permanent: ‘It’s a living symbol of struggle and resilience’
"I am introducing legislation to designate the Pride flag as a congressionally authorised flag in America," said senate minority leader Schumer
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Protesters rally at Stonewall after Trump administration removes Pride flag from landmark
“New York is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, and no act of erasure will ever change or silence that history,” said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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In 2025, there was plenty of good news outshining a brutal year for the LGBTQ+ community
Even as institutions stalled, hedged, or turned openly hostile, queer communities organised, and found ways to survive anyway
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Debra Messing leaves fans furious as she continues to ignore backlash after Zohran Mamdani ‘jihadist’ meme
"No flying monkeys were harmed in the making of this look," wrote Messing
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Debra Messing finally returns to Instagram with beaming snap after Zohran Mamdani ‘jihadist’ meme outrage
The Will & Grace star, wearing a green plaid coat, wrote, "Get out and enjoy the gorgeous Autumn weather before the cold front hits!"
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Will & Grace star Debra Messing faces backlash after sharing meme branding NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani a ‘jihadist’
Mamdani, elected Tuesday (4 November), has promised support for LGBTQ+ rights and trans healthcare in a significant US milestone
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A deep dive into Zohran Mamdani’s history of LGBTQ+ pledges as he makes history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor
"With Trump threatening our city’s LGBTQ+ community every day, New Yorkers need a mayor unafraid to stand up for them," said the newly elected mayor