“There are not two sides to this issue. When companies donate to an elected official who supports discrimination it really shows you where their priorities lie."

Turning a social media idea into the 'Rainbow Revolution' book – shooting almost 1,000 subjects across multiple cities – was "exhausting"

Hastings says the main thrust of the project was “no re-touching.” He wanted his subjects to tell their stories and create everything in real life.

A New-York Historical Society exhibition dives into Fire Island gay life during a closeted decade – the 1950s

We’re tired of endlessly consoling ourselves with, “At least things are better than they were.”

“Theater became essential in the AIDS era, as a source of sheer information. It’s been fascinating to watch Dr. Anthony Fauci make his way through both plagues.”

"NYPD will provide first response and security only when absolutely necessary as mandated by city officials.”