Government opposes funds for inmate’s medical review
Kenneth J. Houck Jr., an openly gay federal inmate who was brutally assaulted five years ago, recently requested that a court-appointed medical expert participate...
Liaison group meets with commish, revamps organization
The Philadelphia Police LGBT Liaison Committee hosted its second meeting of the year March 14 at the William Way LGBT Community Center to discuss...
GETTING FABULOUS
Guys and gals throughout the Gayborhood welcomed spring this past week by getting fit and fabulous. Eric at Andre Richard Salon (from...
Marriage equality sees major gains
In a surprise move, the nation’s top court this week declined to review any of the marriage-equality appeals before it — likely bringing marriage...
Women’s world series to ‘bring the love’ to Philly
Softball players from the West Coast, East Coast and everywhere in between will finish their summers in the City of Brotherly Love, which will...
FBI: Marines won’t be charged with hate crime
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Two U.S. Marines accused of knocking a gay Savannah man unconscious will face only misdemeanor charges in the attack...
Antigay rep to intro marriage amendment
The long-proposed Marriage Protection Amendment will rear its head in the Pennsylvania state legislature again next year. In a Dec. 12...
National trans leader addresses post-DADT progress in Philly
Allyson Robinson has had one unique journey. The Scranton native is an Army veteran, a mother and a wife — and also...
New Hope celebrates 10 years of Pride
New Hope Celebrates is gearing up to kick off its 10-year anniversary with a week of events honoring both its history and future. ...
New Briefing
HIV awareness event The Colours Organization, Inc. , will observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with a community discussion from 6-8 p.m....
News Briefing
Memorial celebration to honor LGBT leader Friends and colleagues of Larry Frankel are invited to a memorial celebration in his honor at 10:30...
Network launched to track, move state equality
A new statewide network launched this week that grew from the building efforts in the past two years to achieve local-level LGBT nondiscrimination victories....
Holiday fundraiser to benefit LGBTs and allies
The ninth-annual TOY holiday party promotes giving all around, said Samantha Giusti, executive director of the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund, the party’s host and...
Kerry, Casey urge repeal of gay blood-donor ban
A coalition of U. S. senators, led by former presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), urged the Food and Drug Administration to lift...
Boy with HIV permanently barred from reapplying to Hershey School
A 14-year-old boy with HIV whose federal lawsuit prompted an antibias policy at the Milton Hershey School won’t be able to personally benefit from...
Council to consider new tax-collection methods for nonprofit organizations
Councilman Bill Green recently introduced a bill that would allow the city to collect taxes from nonprofit organizations that are involved in commercial activity...
Out soccer star returns to Philly with a goal
Although it has been a year since Joanna Lohman wore a Philadelphia Independence jersey, her freedom has continued to flourish since leaving the City...
EQPA gets new board prez, launches PAC
After two years at the helm of the board of Equality Pennsylvania, president Brian Sims has stepped down, and the agency has brought on...
FIGHT hires former Rendell administrator
Philadelphia FIGHT is looking to get its name and mission out to the state’s elected leaders, an undertaking that will be headed by a...
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