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Argentina considers same-sex marriage Argentina may become Latin America’s first nation to legalize gay marriage. Gay and lesbian activists think...
PBGP brings on new board; former pres leaves
After one year as the head of Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, Jeremy Taylor has stepped down, and last month, PBGP voted in its new...
Defendants in lawsuit want woman with HIV publicly identified
Two defendants in a federal antibias lawsuit filed by an HIV-positive woman have opposed her request to litigate anonymously. “Bonnie Jones,”...
Judge allows HIV-positive litigant to remain anonymous
U.S. District Judge Martin C. Carlson has granted permission for a York woman with HIV to pursue an antibias lawsuit anonymously. ...
LGBT sports bar alleges bias by city officials
Boxers PHL, an LGBT sports bar in the Gayborhood, recently filed a civil-rights lawsuit alleging bias by city officials when handling the bar's requests...
Trans woman granted name change
After a lengthy effort, a Philadelphia trans woman was granted a name change last month. The woman, identified in court papers as “A.S.D.,” previously...
LGBT political organization disbands
OutFront!, an area organization dedicated to increasing the visibility and inclusion of the LGBT community in local government, closed down last month, but not...
LGBT Latino festival returns to North Philly
Last year’s inaugural Latino Pride Festival will return to the city next week, and organizers are determined to stage another successful event that unites...
William Way, tourism agency partner for pilot program
Visitors who have stopped by the William Way Community Center on Thursday afternoons in the past few months may have noticed a new addition...
NJ guv candidates take opposite stances on gay marriage
The two contenders for governor of New Jersey who will go head to head in November, have vastly opposing views on same-sex marriage, an...
Locals ‘dine out for life’ to support Action Wellness
More than 1,000 people gathered for lunch Thursday on the 1300 block of Locust Street while supporting efforts to fight HIV/AIDS. ...
Abington allies continue fight for LGBT ordinance
Last month the Abington Township Commission rejected a bill that sought to provide nondiscrimination protections for the LGBT community in a resounding 10-5 vote....
Director Amber Hikes hosts first meeting for Commission on LGBT Affairs
Newly appointed Director of LGBT Affairs Amber Hikes spoke at a press conference prior to the first Commission on LGBT Affairs public meeting. Mayor...
International News
Cleric endorses gay marriage A senior Scottish cleric has said that gays should be able to get married in church. ...
UArts student breaks down barriers, receives recognition
D’Angelo Keyes is no stranger to adversity. As an openly gay, HIV-positive college student, Keyes has faced numerous challenges, including homelessness,...
Activist, musician brings QTPOC Art Funds Art Tour to Philly
*The original version of the story said the Philadelphia stop on Philadelphia Art Funds Art Tour would take place at 7 p.m. It has...
FIGHT conference addresses mass imprisonment, health disparities
As part of its annual AIDS Education Month, Philadelphia FIGHT will present “Beyond the Walls: Prison Healthcare and Reentry Summit,” a day filled with...
MARRIAGE DELAYED
The sponsor of New Hampshire’s gay-marriage bill, Jim Splaine (D-Portsmouth), walks off the House floor after an amended version of his bill was voted...
40 Years Ago in PGN: Jan. 8-14, 2016
Gay grassroots in Pennsylvania Adapted from reporting by Janet Cooper Gay people from smaller communities like State College, Lancaster and Bethlehem began organizing a...
Sen. Casey to oppose DeVos, Sessions, Pruitt
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania announced this week that he will vote against three of President-Elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. In...
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