Private Danny Chen took his own life in Afghanistan because of the hate and fear he felt around him. He enlisted in the army at the age of 19 to fight for ideals of freedom and democracy, only to face bullying and isolation from his fellow soldiers. We lost a...

This past year was an historic one for New York City's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. By working together, our families stood strong and proud, and through our collective strength and passion, we helped changed the landscape of our city for generations to come.

In June, New...

Today we commemorate World AIDS Day: the 30th anniversary of the first diagnosis of an epidemic that changed our lives forever. And while we've made major medical advances over the past three decades, we are still battling the spread of the disease into our communities.

On Tuesday, the City...

By Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council General Welfare Chair Annabel Palma and New York City Coalition Against Hunger Executive Director Joel Berg

It's not easy asking for help. But in these tough economic times, more New Yorkers than ever need an extra helping hand to keep their...

The night Don't Ask Don't Tell formally ended, I was at a celebratory event at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. While I attend many events and cocktail parties in my role as Speaker of the New York City Council, this one was different. People weren't just celebrating the...

Co-authored by Mathieu Eugene

As we set out to enjoy the kickoff of summer fun this Memorial Day weekend, let's also remember the men and women who gave their lives for America and those who are still protecting us every day.

In a few months time, we will begin to...

Ever since I was a young girl, St. Patrick's Day has always been an important day for me and for my family. I remember my mother throwing elaborate parties for my grade school class at the aptly named St. Patrick's elementary school, and if it wasn't a school day we...

Since Election Day, I, like many LGBT Americans and their allies, have felt torn in two. On November 4th I was overjoyed to see Barack Obama become President-elect of the United States, and incredibly proud that the LGBT community played a central role in his victory. I was full of...

There's been a lot of talk in recent days about community organizers - and small town mayors. Now neither of these jobs usually gets a lot of press attention. But they both involve long days, hard work and yes, real responsibility.

So I was particularly disheartened to...