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GOP Erases Bisexuals from Stonewall Monument Website, Following Transgender Mentions

The GOP’s recent decision to erase all mentions of bisexual individuals from the Stonewall National Monument webpages is, frankly, not a surprise. It’s a stark example of what many of us, particularly within the transgender community, have been warning about for quite some time. The removal of bisexual representation, coming on the heels of the erasure of transgender people, is a clear indication that these attacks are part of a broader strategy. The goal, as has been repeatedly stated, is to shrink the scope of who is considered worthy of belonging, visibility, and remembrance.

The initial removal of transgender people from the monument’s historical narrative was a warning sign.… Continue reading

Teens Shot Near Stonewall After Pride: Investigation Underway, Motive Uncertain

In the late hours of Sunday night, near the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, two teenage girls were shot, with one sustaining a critical head wound and the other a leg wound. The NYPD is currently investigating the incident, which occurred as NYC Pride celebrations concluded, to determine if it was a hate crime. Mayor Eric Adams expressed sadness over the shooting, emphasizing its devastating nature during a time of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. The Christopher Street Project and a bystander also expressed their sadness and concern.

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