William Way to launch faith-based workshop series
A local LGBT community center will explore the intersections of faith and LGBT identities in a new workshop series. William Way...
Sounding off on the Day of Decision
“I join millions of Pennsylvanians today in supporting the federal court’s decision. When Rep. Stephen McCarter and I introduced the Pennsylvania Marriage...
New CBLSL women’s official heads full swing into season
Although spring has just begun, members of the City of Brotherly Love Softball League have been eagerly looking forward to the warmer weather, which...
Out florist creates surprise art installations to make Philadelphians smile
Marianna Coppola intended to make the citizens of Philadelphia smile, and plans to do so again through her artistry and design skills. ...
LGBT ally retires from PNC Bank
After a more-than 40-year career in the banking industry, Bill Mills will retire this week. Mills, 66, has served as president...
St. Luke’s to extend benefits to same-sex couples
After almost three years of being pressured to provide domestic-partner benefits for employees, St. Luke’s Health Network announced this week its plan...
Ugandan gay activist slain
KAMPALA, Uganda — A prominent Ugandan gay-rights activist whose picture was published by an antigay newspaper next to the words “Hang Them” was bludgeoned...
Man turns himself in after allegedly assaulting lesbian
A man turned himself in to authorities Dec. 10, three days after police issued a wanted alert for his arrest via social and news...
Trial date set for murder of trans woman
A trial date has been set for one of the defendants in the murder of a local transgender woman. Jose Pena, 20, will stand...
Gayborhood Crime Watch
The following incidents in the Midtown Village and Washington Square West areas were reported to the Sixth Police District between May 3-9. ...
Local prof talks intersexuality
The Wagner Free Institute of Science in North Philadelphia will host a lecture on intersexuality at 6 p. m. April 16. ...
Pulse parties for animals
Pulse Events will fuse partying with philanthropy next month. Pulse Party “for the” Animals will be held 9 p.m.-1 a.m. April...
Philly to again raise trans flag
The transgender Pride flag will again wave outside of Philadelphia City Hall. The blue, pink and white flag will be raised...
Clementi defendant turns down plea deal
The former Rutgers University student accused of spying on his roommate rejected a plea deal last week that would have kept him out of...
DOMA repeal back in Congress
Just two weeks after the Obama administration announced it would no longer defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court, legislators in both chambers...
Area college celebrates LGBT milestone
Just two years after the American Psychological Association declassified homosexuality as a mental illness, a group of gay students at West Chester University petitioned...
LGBT summer travel to kick off on a high note
As the recession recedes, the summer LGBT travel season is approaching with promise. According to the 2012 LGBT Travel Survey, conducted...
Did gender confusion delay Morris probe?
A key 911 transmission in the Nizah Morris case could clarify whether gender confusion between responding officers delayed a criminal investigation into Morris’ fatal...
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...
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ACLU sues Montana over same-sex rights The Missoulian reports the ACLU filed a lawsuit July 22 on behalf of seven gay couples, who...
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