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UPenn changed its trans-inclusive sports policy to comply with new guidelines but still faces Trump funding freeze

The Trump administration said on March 19 it will withhold $175 million in funding that was previously earmarked for the University of Pennsylvania —...

New data shows Philadelphia’s HIV rates, showing how far we’ve come and where we’re heading

Philadelphia announced in 2020 that the city would be participating in an initiative to “end” the HIV epidemic by reducing new diagnoses by 90%...

Black-Tie GayBINGO! returns under Action Wellness

When AIDS Fund Philly announced it would cease operations at the close of 2024, the organization also handed the reins to Action Wellness —...

Anti-drag rhetoric is placing Philly performers and audiences at risk. Here’s what troupes are doing to keep you safe — and what you can...

Philadelphia drag celebrity Brittany Lynn, who has been performing for almost 30 years, never dealt with anti-drag pushback until Trump’s first administration in 2016....

Liberty City LGBTQ Democratic Club sets goals for 2025

On March 6, Liberty City LGBTQ Democratic Club held its first quarterly general membership meeting of 2025 at William Way LGBT Community Center. The...

Mazzoni Center’s Sultan Shakir resigns, citing personal reasons amid organizational challenges

Sultan Shakir, president and executive officer of the Mazzoni Center, has announced his resignation from Philadelphia’s largest LGBTQ+ health agency, effective March 31. The...

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Rue Landau: Making it happen

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” – Muhammad Ali If that’s the case then Rue Landau, who...

‘& Juliet’ actors talk queer rep in this jukebox musical twist on Shakespeare’s play

What would Juliet’s story look like if she hadn’t died with Romeo? The jukebox musical “& Juliet” — which is coming to the Academy...

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Dover residents fear new anti-trans school policies

On March 18, the Dover Area School District Board of Directors in York County voted to adopt two new anti-trans policies that have been...

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Federal judge blocks Trump’s ban on trans servicemembers

A federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration's ban on transgender troops serving in the military until a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of...

Making America Trump Again

President Donald Trump delivered a fiery, partisan and deeply divisive speech to members of the House and Senate on March 4. Republicans cheered and...

SAGE scored a victory against Trump — but LGBTQ+ older adults are still at risk

After the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo attempting to freeze federal grants and other financial assistance, SAGE — the nation’s...

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A message to all high-profile public figures about trans rights

Earlier this week on Instagram, BET shared a reel of a powerful speech at the NAACP Image Awards by NBA icon Dwayne Wade and...

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Remembering Tyrone Smith, longtime leader and activist

Tyrone Smith, longtime leader and activist, recently passed away after decades of advocacy as a champion for the Black, LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia. Smith...

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Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City: A Romantic Getaway Down the Shore

As someone who grew up in Florida, I never got to experience Philly’s “down the shore” culture, but after living here for the past...