N.Y. congresswoman spoke with the Blade this week
This year's dinner will include Marcia Gay Harden, André De Shields, Junior LaBeija
Former Biden-Harris Cabinet member declined to comment on decision
Gay congressman running to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Mass. lawmaker champions transgender rights
Gay congressman running to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
12% of adults — 25.6 million people — identify as part of the community
LGBTQ ally passed away in Nashville
Attorneys general from Md. and elsewhere are fighting directives
Organization cites rise in homophobic, transphobic policies, worse mental health outcomes
