Opening doors to faithful LGBT youth
The impact of religious-fueled homophobia on youth is a topic that is personal for Crystal Cheatham. The 30-year-old Philadelphia resident was...
Equality PA hires trans-rights organizer
Equality Pennsylvania is taking a big step forward in addressing transgender issues with the hiring of Daye Pope as the agency’s new transgender-rights organizer....
New book links labor union and LGBT histories
Interested in exploring the intersection of organized labor and the LGBT-rights movement? Miriam Frank’s new book, “Out in the Union: A...
Public hearing requested in Morris case
PGN is urging the state Office of Open Records to hold a public hearing in its appeal for certified records in the Nizah Morris...
Reading to celebrate Pride
June may have passed but the Pride festivals aren’t over yet. This weekend, catch the ninth-annual Reading Pride Celebration, a not-to-be-missed...
Transfaith: Exploring intersecting identities
The reconciliation of one’s faith and LGBT identity has been a challenging journey for countless individuals, including many in the transgender community. ...
Local faith groups ready for papal visit
Preparations are well underway for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families — and local LGBT-friendly faith groups are...
Group provides safe space for LGBT Hindus
Yagna Dasan is the founder of Philadelphia’s first LGBT Hindu group, which has since spawned a network of similar groups across the country and...
Equality PA’s faith initiative building bridges
Statewide LGBT advocacy organization Equality Pennsylvania is in the midst of an education and outreach initiative targeted at faith communities, which is bringing together...
Out & Faithful takes on queer spirituality
Religion and spirituality can be topics loaded higher than a twice-baked potato — discussions best avoided at the dinner table along with politics, exes...
Mazzoni launches spirituality group
Mazzoni Center recently launched a new drop-in support group, aimed at allowing LGBTs to explore their spirituality in a safe and affirming space. ...
Fired teacher speaks out amid growing controversy
The Catholic school teacher who was recently fired for her same-sex marriage spoke with PGN this week about the ongoing controversy. ...
Toomey rejects LGBT student bill
U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania Patrick Toomey (R) this week again voted against a pro-LGBT measure. Toomey was one of 45 Senators...
Military to lift trans ban
In a huge move, the U.S. Department of Defense is expected to announce this week that it is readying to welcome transgender military members. Senior...
No trial date yet for gay-bashing suspects
Pre-trial negotiations continue for the trio accused of physically and verbally attacking a gay couple in Center City this past fall. ...
Nondiscrimination bill coming ‘soon’
Following the historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, local state lawmakers are gearing up to introduce legislation to ban discrimination against LGBT...
Philly lawyer named ‘Best under 40’
An out local lawyer is receiving an award from a national LGBT legal group. Brian Seaman and other distinguished lawyers from...
D.A. won’t provide certified Morris records
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has declined to provide certified records pertaining to the Nizah Morris incident. PGN requested the records...
Christie vetoes surrogacy bill
A bill that could have modernized New Jersey’s family-building laws was stopped in its tracks this week by Gov. Chris Christie. ...
New court dates set in murder of gay man
Court proceedings are scheduled against two people accused in the murder of a local gay man. At a preliminary hearing Tuesday,...
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