Bucks County officials settle LGBT-related lawsuit for $52K
Bucks County officials recently authorized a $52,207.50 payment to settle a federal lawsuit arising from a high-profile Center City gay-bashing incident in 2014. ...
Obama names lesbian lawyer to White House staff
Although President Obama is several weeks into his term, he’s still updating his list of staffers and the latest round of appointees includes an...
Gay litigant’s deposition released
New details about child-molestation claims lodged against Thomas Vandergrift emerged last month with the release of his deposition. Vandergrift, a former...
New details emerge in school play controversy
New documents were released last week that call into question the reason behind the canceling of a play at a Pennsylvania high school. ...
Prop. 8 opponents, supporters await decision
In a much-anticipated hearing last week, the California Supreme Court heard from opponents and advocates of Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the...
LGBT officers withdraw as Pride grand marshals
The Greater Philadelphia Gay Officer Action League, called GOAL, will no longer lead the Pride parade in June. The LGBT law-enforcement officials from the...
Hate-crimes bill to be re-intro’d in PA House
A state representative this week will reintroduce an LGBT-inclusive bill protecting Pennsylvanians from hate crimes. State Rep. Kevin Boyle said he will...
U.S. Supreme Court denies emergency relief for Catholic agency
The U.S. Supreme Court this week denied a request from Catholic Social Services for an emergency order to resume foster-child referrals from the city...
Liberty City hosts race-relations discussion at annual meeting
More than 30 people attended an annual meeting for an LGBT political-advocacy organization’s at John C. Anderson Apartments Wednesday. The Liberty City LGBT Democratic...
New Jersey legislators propose travel ban for anti-LGBT states
In a move that appears to be motived by North Carolina's recently passed anti-LGBT bill, two New Jersey Democrats have proposed legislation to prohibit "state-sponsored travel...
N.J. mayor resigns after gay-sex allegations
The mayor of Medford, N. J., who has been plagued by rumors that he hired a male prostitute, stepped down from his post...
PAID board mum on Scouts deal
Members of a quasi-governmental entity that could play a key role in the proposed Boy Scouts property settlement had little to say about the...
LGBT equality takes the stage in Philly
Participants at last year’s SundayOUT! braved the rain with ponchos and rainbow umbrellas as they perused the sodden offerings along Market Street, but the...
Our favorite photos bring out our fondest, saddest memories
It was clear from the start of the annual photo review that the bulk of our favorite photos, and some of the best...
Founding CBLSL member gears up for anniversary season
Dr. Jeff Eiberson will join with hundreds of other softball enthusiasts next week to welcome the 30th anniversary season of the City...
Drexel student awarded for LGBT research
The American Public Health Association earlier this month honored a Drexel University doctoral student with an award named for a founder of its LGBT...
Program launches to provide gov’t lessons
Malcolm Kenyatta said he recently felt like he was experiencing scenarios similar to the ones on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” in which correspondents interview...
Iowa gay-marriage opponents hold soggy rally
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hundreds of gay-marriage opponents gathered Monday at the Statehouse for a soggy rally where speakers urged Gov. Chet...
Vt. moving closer to gay marriage
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Nine years after becoming the first state to permit civil unions, Vermont moved a step toward legalizing gay marriage...
Obama to sign LGBT exec. order
President Obama has announced he will sign an executive order banning LGBT workplace discrimination by federal contractors. An official timeframe has not...
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