Category: LGBTQ

I am in love with ‘Heartstopper,’ and you should be too

Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring — played by Kit Connor and Joe Locke — from Netflix’s new queer series Heartstopper kiss against a gray background in black and white. New School Free Press reporter Simone Carrillo strongly recommends the new teen romance. Photo courtesy of Netflix. Illustration by Chelsea Sarabia

A series sure to make your heart stop. I will admit I am a romance addict. Give me a cheesy rom-com or a trashy romance novel and I…

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Texas judge blocks Gov. Greg Abbott’s anti-trans directive

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a directive that would investigate families that provide their children gender-affirming care as “child abuse” in February. Judge Amy Clark Meachum blocked the investigations on March 11, calling Abbott’s actions unconstitutional. Illustration by Summer Safi

Gender-affirming care cannot lawfully be considered ‘child abuse’ according to ruling early this month. On Feb. 22, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Family and…

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House Lives Matter: Walking Their Way Into a Bigger and Brighter Future

Zoliy Miyake-Mugler, being featured for ‘Innovation,’ getting ready for his calendar close-up with face paint on. Photo by Mila Greenberg

“Ride Wit Me” by Nelly blasted through the speakers of a lively studio in Brooklyn filled with ballroom stars in shiny wigs getting their makeup done and singing…

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