Transgender

NYC’s 5 Best LGBT Art Exhibits And Cultural Events

The LGBT community is a growing cultural group in New York City. Events and exhibitions throughout town provide opportunity for supporters to discover more about the community.

2012/06/04

The Assembly Chamber In Albany (credit: Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

New York Considering Transgender Anti-Discrimination Bill

A year after lawmakers legalized gay marriage, the next civil rights debate taking shape in Albany is discrimination against transgender New Yorkers.

2012/05/07

NYC’s 5 Best Pride Parties

Pride is an annual gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender festival that celebrates every person just as they are. The annual Pride March is held on Sunday, June 24th, 2012. The after-parties that go on after the march are the most fun events in the city.

2011/06/22

Gov. Dan Malloy speaks at the State Capitol - Hartford, CT (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy Credits Lawmakers For Helping Economy

Malloy praised Connecticut lawmakers early Thursday for stepping up and working to help him address the state’s budget crisis. He also warned there is more work to be done, calling for a special session.

2011/06/09

New J.Crew Ad Sparks Debate On Gender Identity Confusion

The notion that blue is for boys and pink for girls has been turned upside down. A new ad for J.Crew shows a 5-year-old boy with his toenails painted hot pink.

2011/04/13

Sam Berkley, Joann Prinzivallia and Patricia Harrington (Photo/Stan Brooks)

City Sued Over Transgender Birth Certificate Rule

Some transgender people say New York City is making it too difficult for them to change their birth certificates to reflect the people they have become.

2011/03/22

Rutgers University To Allow Co-Ed Dorm Rooms

Rutgers University said Tuesday it’s a way of becoming more welcoming to gay students — co-ed dorm rooms for gay and straight students. But will it fly with parents and others?

2011/03/01