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Chase Strangio speaks on trans laws and social movements

The University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) LGBT Center hosted Chase Strangio — the co-director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) LGBT & HIV Project...

The Naughty Jawn is creating more opportunities for Philly’s homegrown performers

“Philly is a melting pot,” said local burlesque performer Ziphina, noting that diversity is also present in the entertainment and nightlife scene. “There’s just...

Trans Day of Visibility 2025 Events in Philadelphia

With ongoing attacks against the trans community by the Trump administration, the need to fight back is stronger than ever. Trans Day of Visibility...

Myles Kelly aims to empower LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs

Navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship can be daunting, but for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, the road can be even more complex. Myles Kelly, a longtime Philadelphia...

Insurance dispute delays wrongful-death lawsuit in Eric Pope case

The parents of Eric Pope, who was allegedly killed by a bouncer at the bar formerly known as Tabu, are requesting a federal jury...

Queer art in the age of AI: Challenges, ethics and the future

Although the debate around AI and its potential effects on creative fields is relatively recent, the technology at the center of the controversy has...

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Sheila Lorrett Emerson: Good trouble, necessary trouble

When Fred Rogers — known to most of us as the beloved Mister Rogers — would ask his mother what to do in times...

A Fine Finish: Luke Macfarlane shapes homes and hearts on Hallmark

Out gay actor Luke Macfarlane (“Bros”) shows off his woodworking skills in the cozy new Hallmark Channel reality series, “Home Is Where the Heart...

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Rue Landau: Making it happen

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PA Supreme Court establishes new path to parentage — a victory for LGBTQ+ families

Before March 20, Pennsylvania parents had four options for establishing parentage — the process by which a child’s parents are legally identified and defined....

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News is Out expands: Welcoming 6 new affiliates to our groundbreaking LGBTQ+ media collaborative

News is Out, the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ media collaborative, is proud to welcome six new affiliate members. This expansion strengthens the collaborative’s mission to amplify...

Trump tariffs’ hidden costs

Mainstream media discourse on Donald Trump's new trade war with Canada, Mexico, China and the EU has focused largely on the impact on middle-class...

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...

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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...