Election Round-up
On Nov. 8, the city of Philadelphia will head to the polls for Election Day. In the heavily Democratic town, many of...
DA: More transparency possible in Morris case
District Attorney Seth Williams said this week he'll consider lifting a non-disclosure agreement that withholds from public scrutiny dozens of witness interviews relating to...
New state policies for trans inmates
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections recently instituted new policies in response to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, but critics say the rights of...
Liaison group meets with commish, revamps organization
The Philadelphia Police LGBT Liaison Committee hosted its second meeting of the year March 14 at the William Way LGBT Community Center to discuss...
Sisters prepares for year-long anniversary party
After lesbian bar Hepburn’s closed its doors in late 1995, local women were left with a dearth of nighttime activities. They could...
ACLU: Educating public on trans issues a priority
Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives with a 32-seat majority during the general election last week — a victory that will...
Maryland trans bill dies in committee
A bill that would have prohibited discrimination based on gender identity in Maryland died in the Senate this week. In a...
Sandy Beach out for 2012 Miss’d America
The organization that stages the newly revived Miss’d America pageant in Atlantic City is planning on big changes for next year’s show, which will...
LGBT-reform bill back with first-in-nation trans inclusion
City Councilman Jim Kenney last week reintroduced a sweeping LGBT-reform bill — this time with a wealth of new transgender-inclusive provisions. ...
International News: January 17, 2020
Brazil’s Supreme Court allows gay Jesus film on Netflix
On Jan. 9, the president of Brazil’s Supreme Court issued an order that allows streaming service Netflix...
Judge John E. Jones 3d
While the 25 plaintiffs in Whitewood v. Wolf led the way for countless other Pennsylvania couples, another figurehead in this fight was...
Kenney enacts travel ban to North Carolina, Mississippi
Mayor Jim Kenney has enacted a travel ban on non-essential, city-funded travel to North Carolina and Mississippi in the wake of anti-LGBT laws in...
Christie vetoes trans bill
Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill this week that would have eased the process by which transgender individuals can...
Gay man sues for workplace sexual assault
An Allentown man recently filed suit against his former employers, claiming that because he is openly gay, they failed to take action against co-workers...
GALAEI launches visual campaign celebrating trans lives
As part of Transgender Awareness Week, Queer Latinx social justice organization GALAEI announced the launch of a visual campaign that highlights the everyday experiences...
Mazzoni Center’s new production highlights local stories of HIV
In recognition of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Mazzoni Center will put on a show that includes performances of real stories written by...
OutFest to celebrate 25th anniversary
The weekend of the 25th anniversary of OutFest will be jam-packed with LGBT spirit. After a number of large community...
Navy censures antigay sailor
The man who allegedly abused a gay sailor has been forced to retire following a new investigation spurred by a local legislator. ...
MontCo to explore discrimination law
The chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners this week instructed the city’s attorney to investigate the legalities of the county adopting a county-wide LGBT-inclusive...
Philly activists ask governor to pledge to end AIDS
Dozens of activists from ACT UP Philadelphia boarded a bus Tuesday on World AIDS Day for the two-hour drive to Harrisburg. They were on...
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