Oxford University to rethink degree given to Brunei sultan
The University of Oxford says it will reconsider an honorary degree it awarded the Sultan of Brunei following the outcry over new Islamic laws...
Local lawyer to head national LGBT family project
A Philadelphia attorney who focuses on LGBT family law was recently named to head the national LGBT Family Law Institute. Tiffany...
Philly Fins make a splash for MANNA
Although many near-frostbitten Philadelphians are anxiously awaiting summer, when they can dive into a pool to escape the sweltering heat, members of the city’s...
Media Trail – 8/23/19
More than 7,000 U.S. residents now have gender designation “X” on their IDs More than 7,000 U.S. residents now use...
Longtime Calcutta House employee named director
Calcutta House, which provides housing and other integral services to people with HIV/AIDS, has been without a permanent executive director for about two years...
Gay rodeo organization elects new leadership
As members of the Liberty Gay Rodeo Association look eagerly toward the warmer weather and this summer’s second annual Stampede, the organization now has...
Black queer students can be their own experts, says White House...
David Johns said he would always remember the dates of the first White House Summit on African American LGBTQ Youth. It took place June...
Trans-Health Conference to honor founder at 15th annual event
As the Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference puts on its 15th year of programming, organizers decided to take a look back with the theme of “Honoring...
Trans woman shot dead; killer remains at large
Shantee Tucker, a Philadelphia trans woman of color, was shot dead Sept. 5 in the Hunting Park section of the city and the shooter...
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Swimmers take the plunge May 23 in the Fins Aquatic Club’s ninth International Swim Meet at the University of Pennsylvania’s Sheer Pool. ...
Hearing continued in Gayborhood murder
The preliminary hearing for a man accused of killing a psychiatrist in a Gayborhood hotel was continued until February. Manuel Baez,...
Suspect charged in murder of UPenn student
This story was updated to include a comment from the district attorney and bail information A 20-year-old man was charged Wednesday with the murder...
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Sen. moves to ban gay officers Former Pennsylvania Sen. Clarence Bell introduced a bill Jan. 16 that would prohibit openly gay...
Tennis league celebrates one year of play
The Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association, the city’s LGBT tennis league, will host its annual membership meeting this weekend to elect its new board and...
Theater company puts spotlight on community for body-image discussion
The Plays and Players Theatre in Center City buzzed with creative energy on the morning of Oct. 14 for the photo shoot of a...
Health-care worker files LGBT suit in federal court
A Norristown gay man filed suit in federal court this week, claiming he was fired from a health-care position at Meadowview Rehabilitation...
Out & About: Pride Weekend
Pride Shabbat Dinner 6-9 p.m. June 16 Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St. Congregation Rodeph Shalom’s LGBT connection group, pRiSm,...
Education, empowerment abound at Trans-Health Conference
Last weekend, on the final day of the Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, attendees shared their stories, learned about their legal rights, celebrated their history and...
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PFLAG sees rise in membership 365gay. com reports the passage of antigay measures and that the films “Milk” and “Prayers for Bobby”...
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