Bullying bill gets double the support
An LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying bill was introduced in the state House of Representatives this week with twice the number of cosponsors as last session’s inaugural...
Election: Congressional candidates
PGN reached out to all localCongressional candidates in contested races and conducted phone interviews with those who responded, as well as with lieutenant governor...
Liberty City launches first policy platform
The Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club set its agenda for the upcoming year at its Annual Meeting and Priorities Convention Feb. 2...
Feds give $6-mil grant for HIV-cure study
With the support of a multimillion-dollar federal grant, several local organizations are taking part in a groundbreaking study that aims to develop a cure...
Morris tapes raise questions about police story
The family of Nizah Morris doesn’t have all the 911 transmissions related to the death of their loved one, because local authorities haven’t accounted...
GALAEI looks to bridge gaps with innovative campaign
GALAEI: A Queer [email protected] Social Justice Organization is debuting a first-of-its-kind HIV/AIDS campaign targeting the LGBT Latino community. POSITIVO will serve to...
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Independence Mall played host to about 150 LGBTs and allies Wednesday night who turned out to rally for marriage equality after the historic U....
Pending appeal, marriage equality coming to New Jersey
New Jersey same-sex couples will be allowed to marry starting Oct. 21, pending an appeal from the state. In a landmark...
News Briefing
Sapphire hosts fall fundraiser LGBT grantmaking organization Sapphire Fund will host a fall fundraising event from 5-8 p. m. Nov....
Supreme Court asked to remove gay military ban
SAN FRANCISCO — A Republican gay-rights group asked the U. S. Supreme Court last Friday to allow a California trial judge’s order barring...
OutFest video shows city’s rainbows to youth
Following several highly publicized suicides by gay youth this fall, this year’s annual OutFest paid special tribute to LGBT young people, with dozens of...
SEASON FOR SONG
Traverse Arts Project hosted its first-annual Holiday Celebration and Carol Sing-Along Dec. 11 at Arch Street United Methodist Church. The event featured...
Primary races see gay wins, slim losses
Primary Day brought both victories and losses to LGBT candidates in the area. Sherrie Cohen and Malcolm Lazin, both seeking to...
Social Security now a family benefit for PA couples
Last month’s landmark marriage-equality ruling in Pennsylvania brought a sea change to the state’s marriage laws. Among the differences is that same-sex...
PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM AND SUMMER IN THE CITY
Pioneering LGBT activist Frank Kameny (standing) rode past Independence Hall in last weekend’s Fourth of July parade, along with activist Randy Wicker (from right)...
ACLU marriage suit cleared for trial
A federal judge has denied the state's attempts to dismiss the first-ever lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage. In a...
Morris advocates: D.A.’s office abusing its discretion
Advocates for Nizah Morris say local prosecutors are abusing their discretion by ignoring critical evidence in the case, and they continue to push for...
Family conference returns to new location
Philly Family Pride, a nonprofit agency dedicated to bringing together LGBT-headed families in the Philadelphia region, will host its third annual Family Matters Conference...
Iowa Senate leader vows to block efforts to reverse marriage
DES MOINES, IOWA — Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal said he intends to block efforts in the Iowa Legislature next year to refer a...
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