Justice Dept. calls for dismissal of first federal marriage suit
A federal agency moved last week to dismiss the first lawsuit filed against the federal ban on same-sex marriage. The U.S....
Attorney sued for legal malpractice
Jonathan J. James, a local civil-rights attorney who’s handled many LGBT-related cases, has been sued for legal malpractice in Philadelphia Common Pleas...
LGBT leaders go for gold at DVLF event
LGBT grantmaking organization Delaware Valley Legacy Fund will host its second-annual Platinum Day June 25 to promote LGBT philanthropy. The organization...
News Briefing
COLOURS to host HIV forum The COLOURS Organization Inc. ’s next monthly community townhall meeting will focus on the future of HIV-prevention...
NJ guv candidates take opposite stances on gay marriage
The two contenders for governor of New Jersey who will go head to head in November, have vastly opposing views on same-sex marriage, an...
US mayors endorse marriage equality
A committee of the U. S. Conference of Mayors approved a resolution this week during its annual convention that backs marriage equality, both...
Media Trail
Prison segregated lesbian inmates Advocate. com reports the largest women’s prison in Virginia segregated dozens of masculine-looking lesbian and straight inmates from...
Looking at HIV/AIDS through art, faith
A local church is inviting the community to take a peek into the minds of men and women living with HIV/AIDS in an innovative...
International News
Pride fests march across Europe Tens of thousands of gay-rights activists demanding rights for same-sex couples marched through the streets of Rome on...
2ND CELEBRATION OF CULTURE
The second-annual Latino Pride Festival June 6 drew more than 2,500 LGBT and ally individuals to North Philadelphia, a 25-percent increase in attendance from...
FUN, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP
A cookout June 6 in Fairmount Park, organized by Philadelphia FIGHT to recognize the start of the group’s AIDS Education Month, drew supporters such...
City funding crisis almost derails Pride parade
With only four days to go until this weekend’s Pride parade, organizers of the event were still unsure if the parade would be held...
Marriage-equality bill introduced in PA Senate
State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17th Dist.) introduced a bill last week to legalize same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania.Senate Bill 935 was introduced June...
Court rejects challenge to military ban
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed with the Obama administration and upheld Pentagon policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military....
Taking Pride
The local LGBT community has much pride to celebrate Sunday at the annual Pride Parade and Festival. The City of Brotherly Love...
News Briefing
Local youth to gather for LGBT promThe Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative and The Attic Youth Center will stage the 14th annual...
New Hampshire OKs marriage equality
New Hampshire became the sixth state in the nation last week to legalize same-sex marriage, after its legislature agreed to expand religious protections contained...
Media Trail
Radio DJs to apologize for transphobia Advocate. com reports KRXQ radio in Sacramento, Calif., has agreed to welcome a transgender person and...
U.S. Senate holds historic immigration hearing
The Judiciary Committee of the U. S. Senate held a hearing June 3 on the Uniting American Families Act, gathering formal testimony for...
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