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Author Halkitis, on the How–and Hope–of “Humanizing Public Health”
Whether knee-deep in the trenches or perched on high for an aerial view, Perry N. Halkitis (PhD, MS, MPH; he, him, his) excels at...
At Stonewall, 7 Transgender Icons Added to National LGBTQ Wall of Honor
BY CHARLI BATTERSBY | The last time I set foot in the Stonewall Inn, I was volunteering for an LGBT cheerleading team's fundraiser. I...
Strong Words Heard at ‘No Hate’ Rally, From Participants and Passersby
BY CHARLI BATTERSBY | On August 14, this correspondent reported on a “Tran Joy” rally. Held on the steps of City Hall, it saw...
The State of Queer Politics II: National Organizations Rally to Formulate Strategies
WRITTEN & REPORTED BY FRANK PIZZOLI
THE NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE | Cathy Renna–speaking on behalf of the National LGBTQ Task Force–said, from an organizational...
Activists, Advocates, Electeds Rally Against Elimination of Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
BY JAY W. WALKER | “When Trans youth are under attack, what do we do? Stand up! Fight back!” was the recurring chant at...
Making Gay History: Bayard Rustin
During June's Pride Month, Chelsea Community Newsn(CCNews) is grateful--and appropriately proud--to note we're being allowed to reprint content originally published as part of the...
Responsive Scenarios Fly in the Face of Pride Flag’s Removal from Stonewall National Monument
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Corrective measures from activists, citizen stakeholders, and electeds—some proposed, others already accomplished or in play—rebuke the Trump Administration's latest effort...
Sponsorship Cuts Impact Corporate-Funded Prides, While Others March Gayly Forward
WRITTEN & REPORTED BY WINNIE McCROY | Nationwide throughout June, Pride celebrations were scaled back due to corporate sponsors withdrawing financial support in reaction...
Out Gay Electeds Nothing New—It’s Their Density in Chelsea That’s Notable
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | What’s so queer—politically speaking—about the place where I live, work, and play? If you have to ask, you’re probably not...
Change in the Air, at Cool Outdoor Rally for Mayoral Candidate Mamdani
TEXT & PHOTOS BY DONNA ACETO | With early voting having begun the day before–and the General Election just over a week away–State and...
