Awarding an artist
Gloria Casarez (center), the city’s director of LGBT affairs, and members of the Anna Crusis Women’s Choir present Jane Golden (left), director of the...
PUTTING DOWN THE PEN
Longtime Philadelphia Inquirer staffer Gail Shister announced last week that she will leave the publication June 1. The out journalist came to...
MARRIAGE DELAYED
The sponsor of New Hampshire’s gay-marriage bill, Jim Splaine (D-Portsmouth), walks off the House floor after an amended version of his bill was voted...
Gays to wed in PA?
State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17th Dist.) announced Wednesday he plans to introduce a same-sex-marriage bill in the Senate, and is seeking co-sponsorship....
CA Supreme Ct. upholds Prop. 8
The California Supreme Court this week upheld the ballot initiative that banned same-sex marriage in the state, but also validated the thousands of same-sex...
LGBT seniors: Out of the closet and nowhere to go
There are few gay men who can’t do an imitation of Gloria Swanson in “Sunset Boulevard. ” (“I’m ready for my close-up, Mr....
LGBT Latino festival returns to North Philly
Last year’s inaugural Latino Pride Festival will return to the city next week, and organizers are determined to stage another successful event that unites...
FIGHT launches annual month-long HIV campaign
With June comes warmer weather and weekend trips to the beach, but a local HIV/AIDS organization wants residents to think more about their health...
News Briefing
Porn murder lawyers step down A judge in Luzerne County permitted the attorneys for convicted killer Harlow Cuadra to be removed from his...
Congress to consider domestic-partner bills
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduced legislation in both houses of Congress last week that seeks to provide domestic-partner benefits to federal employees. ...
Media Trail
Nondiscrimination bill approved The Las Vegas Sun reports a bill barring discrimination based on sexual orientation in Nevada was signed into law May...
Construction worker transitions to woman
For Karen Diane Thomas, a construction worker, transitioning to the opposite gender hasn’t been an easy road. Twice in her journey,...
ON YOUR MARK
Swimmers take the plunge May 23 in the Fins Aquatic Club’s ninth International Swim Meet at the University of Pennsylvania’s Sheer Pool. ...
30 years ago in PGN
Riots rage in San Francisco A series of violent demonstrations later known as the White Night Riots broke out in San Francisco beginning...
International News
Church of Scotland backs gay minister The Church of Scotland has voted in favor of appointing an openly gay minister — the latest...
LGBT candidates see victories at polls
This week’s Municipal Primary Election saw victories for the two openly LGBT candidates vying for judgeships. Common Pleas Court...
Pa. Senate to consider another marriage ban
A local lawmaker said this week that he plans to introduce legislation to ban same-sex marriage in the Pennsylvania Constitution. During...
Local groups launch joint summer-internship project
Several local organizations will join forces this summer to provide employment opportunities and training for local LGBT youth. About 40 area...
Center board talks up elevator
The William Way LGBT Community Center’s board discussed the soon-to-be-completed elevator at its public meeting May 19. Board members who...
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