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Gay couple granted asylum A gay couple who fled Iran in 2005 to escape arrest and a possible death sentence for homosexuality have...
Equality PA exec’s new book explores leaving straight marriage to come...
Boy meets girl. Boy marries girl. They live happily ever after, right? But what happens when boy realizes he is gay?...
Local hotel transforms into Bond-inspired scene for charity
*The original version of this story stated the event would take place Feb. 16. It will be held Feb. 15. Locals are invited to participate...
Local friends to film inspiring documentary
Two best friends — one gay, one straight — are gearing up to travel across the country to tell their stories and to film...
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Teacher takes legal action A religion teacher who was fired from her job because she is a lesbian has filed a lawsuit against...
Activists rally to demand resignation of Congreso CEO
Dozens of community leaders and protesters gathered June 1 outside the Kensington office of Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., to demand the resignation...
PA Auditor General on money of marriage equality
Just days before Pennsylvania legalized marriage equality, Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale spoke out about the adverse financial effect of continuing to defend the...
Fredia Hurdle, Whitewood plaintiff, 50
Fredia Hurdle, who was among more than two-dozen people who successfully sued the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to secure marriage equality, died last week, after...
Temple students shed light on gay Asian community
A trio of Temple University students organized a panel discussion earlier this month to promote awareness and visibility of the unique issues that the...
IBA, PNC to offer LGBT business award
At its annual meeting last Tuesday, local LGBT chamber of commerce Independence Business Alliance announced a new awards program that seeks to fuel the...
PGN LGBT rights and non-discrimination map 2018
Page 1 is a state-by-state map of LGBT rights and discrimination protections in the law at a state level. Page 2 is a map...
Advocates blast ‘mean- spirited’ appeal in Boyertown restroom dispute
Advocates for LGBT equality are blasting an appeal recently filed with the U.S. Supreme Court that seeks to prevent transgender students at Boyertown Area...
Pride goes off with few setbacks
Despite occasional showers Sunday, the Philly Pride went off with few issues. Franny Price, executive director of Philly Pride Presents, called...
Philly Trans* March hits streets again
Hundreds will gather to support and raise awareness for transgender issues at the fourth-annual Philly Trans* March. The event starts at...
Lesbian judge found liable for ethics violations
Municipal Court Judge Dawn A. Segal, an open lesbian, has been found liable for seven ethics violations stemming from improper conversations with a corrupt...
Rainbow flag flies above City Hall
After several days of rain, a rainbow emerged in the Center City sky Wednesday, as Philadelphia celebrated its inaugural Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony. ...
Gay man attacked in South Philly
A South Philadelphia resident reports being chased by men who hurled beer bottles and antigay slurs at him last week. Peter...
Panel tackles how to help women succeed in business
Never say you’re sorry, Gail Ruopp told a room of more than 50 people gathered March 29 at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts....
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fusion: heart. mind.muscle owner Gavin McKay (far left) and coach Jesse Frank (second from right) greet attendees at the Independence Business Alliance’s second...
IBA picks advertising biz for $10K award
The region’s LGBT chamber of commerce honored a local advertising agency with its annual business award during this week’s anniversary ceremony. ...
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