What’s on the minds of voters this election?
In the last few days before Election Day, Franklin & Marshall College has released it’s October polling data.
The poll surveyed 558 likely voters in Pennsylvania, including 268...
Bloomsburg adopts LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance
The Bloomsburg Town Council voted unanimously October 26 to adopt an LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance, making it the third small town community and 60th municipality...
Pope Francis’ same-sex union statement continues to ripple through Catholic community
Last week, in an airing of the documentary “Francesco” as part of the Rome Film Festival, Pope Francis made a statement regarding same-sex civil...
Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples
In a new documentary that premiered October 21 in Rome, Pope Francis called for the passage of civil union laws for same-sex couples. This...
Community fights to save Casarez mural
LGBTQ community members and allies held a vigil at the 12th St. mural of the late Gloria Casarez Monday night. The building and mural,...
Trans woman of color, fellow advocates address State Senate
The Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee held a public workshop discussion on expanding hate crime laws in Pennsylvania to include gender identity, sexual orientation...
Over 500 LGBTQ Candidates Up for Election Nov. 3
As the November 3 election looms, most Americans are focused on who will win the presidency, but more than 500 openly LGBTQ candidates are...
As Pa. votes, abortion rights group EMILY’s List launches $1M push...
By John L. Micek
Yet another well-funded and influential issues group is launching an effort to build the ranks of Democrats in the state House...
State and local health departments issue sexual health guidelines during COVID-19
Earlier this month, the State of Pennsylvania issued guidelines for sexual health and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Montgomery County also recently issued guidelines....
Mark A. Davis, mental-health advocate, dies at 64
Mark A. Davis, a beloved figure in the community and trailblazing mental-health advocate, has died. He was 64 and lived in Queen Village. He...
Judge denies gay plaintiff’s anonymity request
A federal judge has denied the request of an LGBT plaintiff to litigate under a pseudonym in an employment antibias case, even though the...
LGBTQ+ community comes together for 10th Philly Trans March
The 10th annual Philly Trans March took place on Oct. 10 at Hunting Park in North Philadelphia. Approximately 200 people gathered to demand an...
How LGBTQ Philadelphians are casting their votes this year
With Election Day less than three weeks away and COVID-19 infections rising again, Philadelphians are faced with not only with choosing which candidates to...
Barrett questioned on healthcare, LGBTQ rights during hearings
Amy Coney Barrett, a judge on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and a staunch Constitutional originalist like her mentor, the late Justice Antonin...
Community organizations boost trans resources
Providing robust resources for transgender communities is always paramount, but given the war that the Trump administration has waged against the trans community, trans...
Assault victim sues Voyeur Nightclub
Julian V. Domanico, an LGBT advocate and former patron of Voyeur Nightclub, is suing the LGBT venue after he was violently assaulted by a...
Pa.’s congressional Republicans get failing grades on HRC scorecard
by John L. Micek
The civil rights group Human Rights Campaign is out with its scorecard for the current session of Congress, and its findings...
Lesbians and Bisexual Women at Higher Risk for Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Philadelphia is pretty in pink. Liberty Place, 8th and Market, the fountains at Logan Circle, and the...
Rep. Kenyatta, Liberty City stress importance of LGBTQ vote
Liberty City LGBTQ Democratic Club hosted a virtual discussion with State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta this week about how the 2020 election will impact the...
The 2020 congressional races
The race for the U.S. Congress this year looks a lot like the race for President. Most Democrats want a return to normalcy and...
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