Activists seek better tracking of hate crimes
As federal lawmakers are poised to enact the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, local activists are calling for uniform and consistent reporting of...
Longtime activist runs for Traffic Court
Inja Coates, openly bisexual candidate for Traffic Court, plans to bring her extensive experience as a grassroots activist and her diverse background with her...
Six PA Congressmen support ‘license to discriminate’ bill
A federal bill that would allow individuals or businesses to ignore the new marriage-equality mandate because of religious beliefs is gaining steam — with...
Local hotel transforms into a Brazillian Carnaval for charity
Locals can participate in a tropical festival and play casino games while supporting a nonprofit organization, all without leaving Philadelphia. The...
Protective order issued in Farnese corruption case
A federal judge has issued a protective order in the case of state Sen. Larry M. Farnese, Jr. (D-First Dist.), who’s accused of bribing...
DVLF names new director
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund announced its new executive director at its annual holiday fundraiser last weekend. Samantha Giusti, 27, took the...
Ginsburg gives mixed signals on SCOTUS timeline
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg this week seemed to backpedal on previous statements that had indicated the nation's top court wanted to make...
AIDS orgs. hit by budget issues
Pennsylvania is now more than one month into its fiscal year without a budget, and Mayor Nutter announced late last month that until the...
News Briefing
Lesbian clemency request pending The clemency request of Lois J. Farquharson remains pending with the state Board of Pardons. In...
Commish talks new trans directive
The Philadelphia Police Department recently announced it was rolling out a written directive to guide officers’ interactions with transgender individuals, and PGN sat down...
Activists await gay-marriage vote in New Jersey
TRENTON, N. J. — Gay-rights advocates in New Jersey made what could be a last-ditch push Monday to persuade lawmakers to legalize gay...
International News
Youth center opens after shooting A community center for gay youths in Tel Aviv reopened on Aug. 3, two days after...
Local filmmaker showcases stories of aging black lesbians
Philadelphia filmmaker Tiona McClodden’s new project gives a voice to a group of women whose stories — each a unique tale of struggle and...
MontCo hospital pays $25K to settle HIV case
Mercy Suburban Hospital in East Norriton has agreed to pay $25,000 to settle the complaint of an HIV-positive woman who allegedly was denied medical...
Suit challenges state’s birth-certificate policy
A federal lawsuit was filed May 13 that seeks to end a state policy requiring trans people to undergo gender-confirmation surgery before the gender...
The benefits of same-sex marriage: It’s not just about the love...
Since the Defense of Marriage Act was effectively nullified by the U. S. Supreme Court in June 2013, same-sex couples have been rushing...
Frank Kameny to be honored by feds
A long-time civil-rights activist will be inducted inducted into the U.S. Department of Labor’s Hall of Honor, the agency announced Wednesday. ...
Illinois approves civil unions, guv to sign
The Illinois Senate has approved civil unions, putting Illinois on the verge of granting official recognition to gay and lesbian couples. ...
Fair Practices bill sails through Council
Philadelphia City Council last week approved a bill that strengthens the city’s nondiscrimination law. On March 10, Council gave a unanimous...
Passport gender policy eased
The U. S. Department of State last week issued new regulations that would make it easier for transgender individuals to change the sex...
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