Barbra Casbar Siperstein, first trans person selected to the DNC, dies
By all accounts, Barbra Casbar Siperstein was funny, smart and unafraid. She was a champion of transgender rights and a towering figure...
Republican state legislator calls police after “belligerent” phone call with Democratic...
Two state representatives, Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) and Tom Murt (R-Montgomery), had a heated phone exchange the evening of August 3 which resulted in Murt...
Hidden stakes for LGBTQ rights in SCOTUS birth control case
The United States Supreme Courts’ hearing of Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania and Trump v. Pennsylvania is...
Mummers drag performers speak on history, impact
Gay, bisexual and trans men over the age of 50 received a history lesson on drag performances in the annual Mummers Parade and how...
SELF serves to ease homelessness in Philly
The housing organization SELF Inc. served as the roadmap for Philadelphia’s homeless services system, said Mike Hinson, the organization’s president and chief operating officer....
Local transplant recipient tells story
April is Organ Donor Awareness Month, an opportunity where people learn about the value of becoming a donor — and transplant recipients can celebrate...
State reps host Fairness Act Forum
Showing up to work late, regularly taking hour-long lunches or not completing your daily tasks could get you fired. So could...
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Passersby on Spruce Street checked out the offerings at Giovanni’s Room’s Summer Sidewalk Sale Aug. 17. Tables stretching in front of the...
Allentown-based community center to host spirituality, spiritual violence mini-series
The Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center this month will host a mini-series focusing on spirituality and spiritual violence. The series will open...
News Briefing: November 9-15
Biz council trains in LGBTQ cultural competency The Montgomery County LGBT Business Council will partner with 1776 at Ambler Yards to host an...
National survey reveals disparities for PA’s trans community
Data released last week revealed discrimination trends and disparities for transgender people in Pennsylvania. The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)...
Attorney for accused killer of trans woman convicted of felonies
J. Michael Farrell, who provided legal assistance to the accused killer of trans woman Diamond Williams, was convicted last week of multiple felonies in...
City releases Gayborhood racism findings, recommends training
This story has been updated to include comments from representatives at Philadelphia FIGHT and the Mazzoni Center. The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations offered...
Lesbian’s case against Cosby to proceed to trial
Comedian Bill Cosby will stand trial on all charges against him related to allegations of sexual assault from a lesbian former employee of Temple...
From the PGN Archives: Cuba, 1997
HAVANA — People were irrational when they heard that I planned a trip to Castro’s Cuba. One of our office staffers turned his back...
News Briefing
Get tested on Testing Day HIV/AIDS service agencies throughout the city will offer free tests in the coming days in recognition of National...
Marriage equality in the legislatures in 2013
Marriage equality is slowly sweeping the states with victories — with Illinois inching closer to becoming the 10th state to make same-sex marriage legal....
LGBT Elder Initiative hosts advocacy panel
Celena Morrison (top left), executive director of the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs, joined a virtual roundtable hosted by the LGBT Elder Initiative. Other...
Performers take stage for NJ diversity weekend
With spring upon us and summer approaching, what better way to celebrate the warm weather than with a trip to the Jersey shore? ...
LGBTQ athletes win record medal haul at Tokyo Olympics
It was an historic Olympics. And despite the ongoing threat of the coronavirus, the Tokyo games — postponed from 2020 — were an overwhelming...
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