‘On the Table Philly’ project kicks off 3rd year of community...
A local engagement project focused on finding solutions to issues that affect diverse communities through facilitated conversations kicked off its third year on Friday....
TransWork, Philadelphia airport team up for job fair aimed at increasing...
Applying to jobs is often stressful. But for AJ Kingsbury there’s an extra layer of anxiety — one where “you can feel your insides...
International News: Sept. 6, 2019
Second French game in three days halted after homophobic banners A second French league game in three days was interrupted due to banners deemed...
Media Trail: Sept. 6, 2019
LA police probe transgender women bar removal as hate crime The Fresno Bee reported Los Angeles police are investigating the aggressive removal of a...
Local trans people talk access, competence in health care
Philadelphia is home to the largest trans wellness conference in the world, Mazzoni’s Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference, a transgender fellowship training program and, soon,...
No single gene determines same-sex attraction
A massive new study indicates sexual orientation cannot be predicted by a single "gay gene" as previously pondered but genetics do play a role...
CHOP rises to top, Jefferson falls short in 2019 LGBTQ Healthcare...
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation recognized Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Temple University Hospital, Penn Medicine, Mazzoni Center, Einstein Medical Center-Philadelphia and other...
ACT UP moves one-day conference for HIV-positive QTPOC to February
The Community Control of Health conference hosted by ACT UP Philadelphia was moved from August 31 to February 8. ACT UP Philadelphia Organizer Jose...
Organizations across Pennsylvania, country take action for National Suicide Prevention Month
While suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young people ages 10-24, LGB young people seriously consider suicide at almost three times the...
Social group creates ‘a sense of home’ for Philly’s LGBTQ Asian...
A couple years ago, Matthew Wong attended a town hall at William Way LGBT Community Center for people of color. Of about 80 folks...
Out candidate files appeal for reinstatement to Nov. ballot
Sherrie Cohen has filed a lengthy appeal, challenging the ruling of a Philadelphia judge who disqualified her from running for a seat on City...
Trans girlfriend of deceased North Philadelphia man receives harassment, institutional misgendering...
In the days leading up to her boyfriend’s alleged death by suicide, North Philadelphia trans woman Faith Palmer was denied a restraining order against...
Trans woman to be transferred to women’s prison following lawsuit
A New Jersey transgender woman who’s been incarcerated in men’s prisons for the past 17 months will be transferred to New Jersey women’s prison...
Upcoming Philadelphia-based app connects LGBTQ folks with informed, affordable health care
A new app aimed at connecting LGBTQ Philadelphians with queer-competent, affordable health care providers is launching early next month, just in time for OutFest,...
LGBTQ youth advocacy org commends FCC findings
The Federal Communications Commission released an analysis Aug. 15 recognizing young LGBTQ Americans as a high-risk population for suicide attempts. The findings...
Media Trail – 8/30/19
Printer who nixed gay pride shirt goes to Ky. Supreme Court The Washington Post reported Kentucky print shop owner who refused to make a...
Beloved community activist Ted Faigle dies
Ted Faigle, artist and LGBT and AIDS activist, died suddenly on Aug. 21 at his home in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. He was 66. Faigle...
International News – 8/30/19
Berlin memorial to gay victims of Nazis vandalized Berlin police say a central memorial to the gay victims of the Nazis has been vandalized....
Many PA companies among best in nation for LGBTQ employees
The HRC Corporate Equality Index ranks 23 Pennsylvania-based companies on its 2019 list of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.” Most of those...
Philly man dating trans woman allegedly dies by suicide after struggling...
A Philadelphia man was found allegedly dead by suicide on Aug. 18, after a video showing him being bullied while defending his relationship...































