Protestors target PA lawmaker on ENDA
Three LGBT activists staged a demonstration at the office of Pennsylvania Congressman Chris Carney (D-10th Dist. ) last week, calling on the legislator...
Removal of Iowa judges may inspire similar efforts
DES MOINES, Iowa — Emboldened by the success of a ballot initiative to oust Iowa judges who supported gay marriage, conservative activists are looking...
LGBT homeless youth program in jeopardy
A Philadelphia-area homeless and runaway youth housing organization is facing a funding gap that could potentially shut down its LGBT youth program. ...
Voter ID bill may impact trans community
A bill is wending its way through the Pennsylvania legislature that would require voters to produce a government-issued photo each time they hit the...
News Briefing
HIV vaccine discussion The Community Advisory Board of the University of Pennsylvania HIV Research Division invites the LGBT community to a discussion on...
National student group honors LGBT leaders
Among the year’s winners of a national LGBT scholarship program are three students with ties to this region. Out of a...
Schwarzenegger: Let same-sex weddings resume now
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R), who twice vetoed legislation that would have legalized same-sex marriage, has surprised gay-rights supporters by urging a...
Obama picks lesbian for top EEOC post
Among another round of presidential nominees announced this week was an openly lesbian law professor who is set to head the federal Equal Employment...
N.J. officials urge dismissal of trans suit
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office last week urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to allow trans people born in...
Bucks prosecutors file brief in Milano case
Bucks County prosecutors last week filed a lengthy brief aimed at keeping Frank R. Chester behind bars, if not executed. Chester...
Resources abound at wedding expo
Wedding planning is a stressful, often-chaotic undertaking for all couples — regardless of sexual orientation — but this weekend, same-sex couples can pick up...
Weigh It Forward, one year later
At Pride 2012, four community members took the stage for their final weigh-in of Weigh It Forward, a fundraising weight-loss journey. The...
‘Don’t Ask’ repeal hits Senate
The effort to repeal the military’s ban on openly gay servicemembers made its way to the U. S. Senate this week, with the...
Center board greets new head
The William Way LGBT Community Center board held the third of its four public board meetings for 2010 on July 27 at 1315 Spruce...
Trans honoree feels like ‘first-class citizen’
Barbra “Babs” Siperstein, a longtime trans advocate who recently had a New Jersey law named after her, said the gesture makes her feel like...
Scouts urge judge to uphold jury verdict
A local Boy Scouts of America council is asking a federal judge to uphold a jury verdict affirming the club has a right to...
Six Flags LGBT event celebrates 10 years
Gay Day at Six Flags is back in full action, with some changes for its 10th anniversary. On Sept. 7, gates open...
Fundraising party makes winter appearance
William Way’s anticipated party for a cause will transport you to the Arctic Circle for a dance-filled night of entertainment at one of Philly’s...
Future of Uganda’s antigay bill in limbo
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s parliament adjourned without acting on a criticized antigay bill that would mandate the death sentence in some cases, drawing praise...
Center explores ‘devotion’ in new exhibit
The William Way LGBT Community Center has played host to a one-of-a-kind exhibit exploring the lives and loves of LGBT couples since the beginning...
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