Federal lawsuit challenges DOMA
BOSTON — Gay-rights activists are suing the U. S. government, claiming a federal act that forbids recognition of gay marriage is unconstitutional because...
Study finds Jewish leaders open to LGBT community
A recent study found that a majority of Jewish leaders are open to welcoming LGBT people into their congregations. Jewish Mosaic,...
NJ court rules ‘gay’ is not defamatory
A U. S. District Court judge in New Jersey ruled last week that falsely accusing someone of being gay no longer constitutes defamation....
New Jersey conference to ‘unite’ activists
Two New Jersey LGBT organizations will host an inaugural one-day conference to encourage activism and community organizing. United 2017: Community Activism...
Temple grad launches app for LGBT women
Philadelphia native Ariella Furman moved to Pittsburgh two years ago and was at a loss: The booming LGBT environment she experienced in her hometown...
New gay immigration bill introduced
Last week, lawmakers from both houses of Congress resurrected a bill that would provide for more equitable treatment of binational LGBT couples. ...
Philly to host Creating Change 2017
The Philadelphia skyline flashed on screen during last week’s closing plenary of Creating Change, the annual conference hosted by the National LGBTQ Task Force....
District Attorney: Jack O’Neill
Jack O’Neill prosecuted more than 100 cases involving homicide, rape and domestic violence. Before going into private practice, the district attorney candidate worked...
Philly gets top HRC score again
The Human Rights Campaign released its third-annual Municipal Equality Index this week, and Philadelphia again achieved the top score. Philadelphia received...
Historic Prop. 8 trial begins in California
California’s same-sex-marriage ban was back in court this week with the start of a much-anticipated trial to determine the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the...
Pennsylvania gets another shout-out from ‘Will and Grace’ stars
The cast of “Will and Grace,” a show noted for raising LGB visibility, reunited this week for a video that touts the importance of Pennsylvania...
In settlement, PA district to update policies, pay students
A Central Pennsylvania school district has agreed to pay nearly $150,000 to three transgender students and their attorneys who challenged their school’s policy on...
Trans activist Janet Mock brings message to Philly
In the last few years, Janet Mock has become one of the nation’s most visible and outspoken advocates and activists for transgender communities, and...
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ tour launches in Philly
Philadelphia this week was the first stop on a national tour aimed at raising awareness about the importance of repealing the military’s ban on...
New location for Mazzoni’s Elixir
There will be several new additions to Mazzoni Center’s annual fundraising gala this weekend, including a new host venue. Elixir: the...
Oral arguments slated in settlement dispute
Oral arguments are scheduled this month in the case of Thomas Vandergrift, a South Philadelphia gay man who disputes that he settled his civil-rights...
District’s five-year plan doesn’t include LGBT school
Three new public high schools are in the works for Philadelphia, and another 10 schools may be totally transformed — but none of these...
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Trans woman dies after NJ voodoo ritual A transgender woman died in Camden County, N. J., last week after taking...
Person of interest, reward announced in letter-bombing incident
Investigators announced Thursday they have zeroed in on a person of interest connected to the letter bombing that severely injured a Center City gay...
Trans United Fund to hold City Hall event
Local and national transgender leaders and allies will gather at Philadelphia City Hall this week to address the need for coordinated, comprehensive advocacy for...
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