A look at LGBT rights in two cities competing with Washington to host Gay Games
City faces competition from Hong Kong, Guadalajara
Treatable disease cited in 24 cases since September 2015
Askaryar penned Blade column critical of Trump
Trump’s Muslim ban immoral, un-American
Billie Jean King, Paul Tagliabue named honorary co-chairs
GOP nominee sparks anger around the world
Advocates organize parades, protests and forums throughout the year
More than 9,000 took part in Pride march on Nov. 7
Last year brought advances, setbacks across the world