LGBT college group’s ‘Top 25’ includes locals
National LGBT college association Campus Pride last week named the top movers and shakers of the LGBT and ally college communities, and two area...
Clinical trials exclude gays, new study finds
The New England Journal of Medicine last week carried a report from a group of researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center that found that...
News Briefing
Covington case postponed The upcoming trial of F. Bruce Covington, accused of bringing illegal drugs to the home where a young...
Activists blast A.C. casino owner for donations to antigay politicos
Union leaders are criticizing the co-owner of an Atlantic City casino that recently launched an LGBT club for having a history of donating to...
PA marriage bills pending
State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17th Dist.) is expected to introduce a bill next week that seeks to legalize same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania....
National student group honors LGBT leaders
Among the year’s winners of a national LGBT scholarship program are three students with ties to this region. Out of a...
Police: no deficiencies in hate-crimes reporting
Philadelphia police say there’s no need for them to receive additional training in identifying and reporting anti-LGBT hate crimes. “There isn’t...
Sims, Fleck honored for LGBT work
The Keystone Alliance/Gaylife Newsletter, based in Western Pennsylvania, will honor Philadelphia’s out Rep. Brian Sims (182nd Dist.) along with openly gay Rep....
Advocate seeks support from city agency in Morris case
The city’s Police Advisory Commission this week agreed to consider passing a resolution urging the release of city records relating to the Nizah Morris...
LGBT leaders respond to Orlando shooting
Regional LGBT leaders are responding to the mass shooting early this morning that left at least 50 dead and even more wounded at a...
Former Philly resident elected prez of national LGBT group
A former Philadelphia resident and past William Way LGBT Community Center employee was recently announced as the next president of a national LGBT grantmaking...
Media Trail
Hundreds rally after gay-bar raid The Southern Voice reports hundreds gathered Sept. 13 outside the Atlanta Eagle to protest a Sept....
Philly sheriff’s office appoints two inaugural LGBT liaisons
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office appointed its first LGBT liaisons this month. Deputy Sheriff Dante Austin will work with law-enforcement officials, and...
Women’s choir strives for social justice through music, art
This month’s Anna Crusis Women’s Choir concert will fuse artistry and advocacy to relay the group’s commitment to promoting justice, peace and equality. ...
LGBT tourism effort marks 10 years with new commercial
Philadelphia broke ground nearly a decade ago when it became the first U. S. city to air a television commercial specifically aimed at...
Pennsylvania receives lowest score in HRC’s Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their sixth Annual State Equality Index (SEI), a comprehensive report detailing statewide...
Accused murderer seeks dismissal of case due to withheld evidence
An attorney for Matthew J. White, who stands accused of murdering a trans woman’s boyfriend, told a judge this week that she wants the...
Out candidates run for Common Pleas Court
Three openly LGBT candidates have announced runs for 10-year judgeships on the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, which rules on civil, criminal and family matters....
International News – 8/30/19
Berlin memorial to gay victims of Nazis vandalized Berlin police say a central memorial to the gay victims of the Nazis has been vandalized....
Delaware passes marriage equality
Delaware will become the 11th state to legalize marriage equality. The state Senate of the Pennsylvania neighbor voted 12-9 Tuesday afternoon...
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