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Federal judge blocks Trump’s ban on trans servicemembers

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Mateus Leite Cardoso and Nick Drake in the North American Tour of ‘&Juliet’
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‘& Juliet’ actors talk queer rep in this jukebox musical twist on Shakespeare’s play

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a stack of three books with rainbow ribbon bookmarks is on the table. Concept back to school, freedom, independence. Right to read.
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Dover residents fear new anti-trans school policies

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Top left: Justin Collette in ‘Beetlejuice.’ (Photo: Matthew Murphy); Top right: Skye Alyssa Friedman, Emily Koch, Darron Hayes, Pierce Wheeler and Grace Capeless in the national tour of ‘Kimberly Akimbo.’ (Photo: Joan Marcus); Bottom left: Danielle Wade and Miki Abraham in The North American tour of ‘Shucked.’ (Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman); Bottom right: Jenn Colella in ‘Suffs.’ (Photo: Joan Marcus)
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Ensemble Arts Philly’s 2025-2026 Broadway Season features LGBTQ+ representation

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Advocacy groups urge schools to retain their DEI programs

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A collage of performers at previous events for Lady Laughs Comedy Philly.
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Lady Laughs Philly celebrates one year of women and queer-centered comedy

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A light-skinned person holds a small red ribbon for HIV awareness in front of their chest. They wear a white sweater and have very pale pink nail polish on.
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New data shows Philadelphia’s HIV rates, showing how far we’ve come and where we’re heading

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The Bingo Verifying Divas pose for a photo during a previous Black-Tie GayBINGO!
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Black-Tie GayBINGO! returns under Action Wellness

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Brittany Lynn and Morgan Wells in the Visit Philly Pride Month PSA. (Photo: R. Rabena for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®)
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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 do to fight back.

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Venus Mystique wants to ‘make an impact’ as Miss Paradise 2025

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Corey O’Brien.
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Corey O’Brien brings comedy stylings to red states

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President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Making America Trump Again

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

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Are trans kids actually allowed to play high school sports in Philly? It’s more of a maybe than a yes.

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Melissa Etheridge
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‘Be the Example’: Melissa Etheridge’s Guide to Joy, Resilience and Unity

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Chris Bartlett to leave role as executive director of William Way LGBT Community Center
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Chris Bartlett to leave role as executive director of William Way LGBT Community Center

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School books on desk, education concept
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N.J. school board member’s right-wing appeal flops as LGBTQ+ supporters rally

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Jacqueline C. Romero during a 2023 interview with PGN.
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Jacqueline C. Romero: Departing U.S. Attorney reflects on LGBTQ+ visibility and challenges ahead

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In a scene from Wicked, two characters stand together, one dressed in black with green skin and a pointed hat, and the other in soft pink attire with blonde hair. They overlook a glowing, fantasy-inspired landscape with winding paths, small houses, and a castle on a mountain.
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Oscars Night 2025: LGBTQ+ stories, big contenders and the tightest races

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Pa. mom sues because her daughter competed in races against a trans girl

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