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Dear Editor: As a non-Philadelphian, I read the story of yet another community nonprofit looted by its executive director (“Former COLOURS exec gets jail time,” Feb. 26-March 4) with a heavy sig...
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Letters
The following is an open letter from James Lohr, chairman of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Johnstown chapter, to John DeBartola, a former president of the chapter: Mr. DeBar...
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Letters
Barred from heaven Remember that song, “Jesus Loves Me”? Well, if you’re lesbian, gay or transgender, apparently Jesus doesn’t love you enough to grant you life after death in heaven. Recently, ...
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Is race coverage coincidence?
Dear Editor: It appears that the only time I’ve seen black/African-American people on the cover of your newspaper is for stories of crime. I’ve hesitated to write this letter, even after noticing ...
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Feedback: Oct. 30-Nov. 5
In response to “Advocates march on D.C., divided on Obama,” Oct. 16-22, 2009: I am a transsexual woman. I have been in Washington, D.C., and Harrisburg several times lobbying for LGBT -inclusiv...
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Calling out discrimination
Calling out discrimination In the Aug. 6 issue of the Jewish Exponent, the newspaper of the Jewish community, a very brief mention was made of the murders of two young innocent gay Israelis who...
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Letter and Feedback: Aug. 14-20
In response to “‘Lack of fiscal responsibility’ prompts Equality Forum board resignations,” Aug. 7-13: This is clearly a case of an executive director who is out of control, and a board which do...
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Specter as latecomer
Sen. Arlen Specter, the newest Democrat, made his first appearance at a Philly Pride event [June 14], and rated front-page coverage in PGN . He slipped in and out and spoke to a sparse crowd half...
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States' rights regression
Since the Obama administration and the federal government continue to support and uphold the discriminatory Federal Defense of Marriage Act, which narrowly defines marriage as a legal union betwee...
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Defending the democratic process
Editor: I’d like to provide some context about the Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club’s endorsement process as described by Jay McCalla in his letter to PGN (May 15-21). Liberty City is a 15-ye...
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