PHOTOS: Activists stand up for gender-affirming care at Washington Square Park

Just days after activists rallied at Tweed Courthouse to condemn attacks on gender-affirming care, community members continued to make their case at a similar demonstration on May 16 at Washington Square Park. Billed as the “Patients Before Politics: Protect Trans Live” rally, the Washington Square Park demonstration spoke up in defense of medical privacy and … Read More

May 18, 2026 - 20:00

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PHOTOS: Activists stand up for gender-affirming care at Washington Square Park

Just days after activists rallied at Tweed Courthouse to condemn attacks on gender-affirming care, community members continued to make their case at a similar demonstration on May 16 at Washington Square Park. Billed as the "Patients Before Politics: Protect Trans Live" rally, the Washington Square Park demonstration spoke up in defense of medical privacy and protections for providers and urged resistance to the federal government's attacks on gender-affirming care. The two recent rallies were held after NYU Langone said it received a federal subpoena seeking records of minors who received gender-affirming care at the hospital dating back to 2020. See some photos below: [caption id="attachment_63022" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Taylor Brown, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.

Taylor Brown, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.

Taylor Brown, the director of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63026" align="aligncenter" width="700"]

Out transgender district leader and longtime political activist Melissa Sklarz.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_63027" align="aligncenter" width="700"]