April 2020
Hero of the New York Transgender Community Passes Away From COVID
March 30, 2020 Lorena Borjas, fearless transgender activist, tireless advocate, and hero of our movement, passed away at Coney Island Hospital from COVID-19. She was...
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Co-Working From a Social Distance
April 1, 2020 Like many organizations and businesses, DSW has adapted to the current COVID-19 crisis by moving much of our work online. We continue...
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Dangerous Bail Reform Rollbacks Pass in the NYS Budget Amidst Pandemic Crisis
April 3, 2020 Amidst the rising tide of the COVID-19 crisis, a dangerous and controversial budget has passed both chambers of the New York legislature...
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FOSTA/SESTA #2: The “EARN IT Act” Threatens the Rights and Safety of Online Communities
March 15, 2020 The Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act (EARN IT Act), was introduced by U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and...
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DSW and Allies Publish COVID Guide
April 15, 2020 Last month, DSW teamed up with the New York Transgender Advocacy Group (NYTAG) and Gays and Lesbians Living in a Transgender Society...
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