Thousands of transgender servicemembers await pivotal decision
Majority fear physical attack, discouraging them from running
City is roughly 20 miles north of Md. border
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul expected to face Republican Bruce Blakeman
City officials, activists credit them with playing lead role in movement
Todd Gloria spoke with the Blade earlier this month in D.C.
LGBTQ refugees, asylum seekers in detention struggle to survive
White House has dismantled global U.S. LGBTQ rights infrastructure
Blade spoke with House speaker emerita before her 2027 retirement
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Pentagon will appeal to SCOTUS
