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PFLAG sees rise in membership 365gay. com reports the passage of antigay measures and that the films “Milk” and “Prayers for Bobby”...
Sherrie Cohen reinstated to Nov. 5 ballot
Last week The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania reversed two lower-court rulings and reinstated Sherrie Cohen to the Nov. 5 ballot as an Independent candidate...
N.J. jury rules against conversion-therapy group
A jury in New Jersey on Thursday found that a Jewish therapy group committed fraud by pledging that its conversion-therapy practices could turn clients straight. ...
Local Pride org. protests policy of international group
The organizers of the local LGBT Pride festival convened last week to address what they say is discriminatory language in the bylaws of its...
LGBTQ, AIDS organizations join fight to bring safehouse to Philadelphia
To combat the opioid crisis, several Philadelphia LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS organizations are advocating for a medically-supervised consumption site in the city’s Kensington section. ...
Four more testify on day two of Knott trial
New details about the events of Sept. 11, 2014, emerged Friday on the second day of Kathryn Knott's gay-bashing trial, a day marked by...
D.A.’s affidavit offers hope in Morris case
Last month, advocates for Nizah Morris received a glimmer of hope when the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office submitted an affidavit to the state Office...
Six PA Congressmen support ‘license to discriminate’ bill
A federal bill that would allow individuals or businesses to ignore the new marriage-equality mandate because of religious beliefs is gaining steam — with...
Trans Equity Project receives $25K grant
A local organization received a $25,000 grant to support the continued HIV/AIDS prevention and advocacy work for transgender and gender-nonconforming communities in Philadelphia. ...
Trans attorney explains Morris appeal in legal filing
On Dec. 3, trans attorney Julie Chovanes filed a legal document explaining why she’s asking Commonwealth Court to reverse a lower court’s decision and...
State police remove criticized hate-crimes language
The Pennsylvania State Police last month ended its practice of reporting anti-transgender hate crimes by using “female-portrayal” or “male-portrayal” descriptors. In...
Mazzoni to celebrate legal work with new locale, format
Mazzoni Center will host its fourth annual Open Bar Event on Feb. 27, this year at a new location, the National Liberty...
Philly Pride Presents announces plans, headliner
Only a few weeks away, plans for Philadelphia Pride 2013 are well underway. This year, Philly Pride Presents will celebrate...
Meet John Waters’ longtime ‘Dreamlander’
Elizabeth Coffey is one of John Waters’ original “Dreamlanders”— the cast and crew who regularly worked with the director. Coffey, who lives in Philadelphia,...
PGN exclusive: PA treasurer enters marriage fray
In what is believed to be a national first, Pennsylvania’s state treasurer this week submitted a friend-of-the-court filing in support of a same-sex couple...
Stop calling the cops
When it comes to HIV disclosure, it’s time to stop involving the police When I see films or documentaries about the early days of...
Netroots Nation conference explores LGBTQ economic justice
About 20 people from across the country gathered Thursday to discuss the importance and how-tos of creating a national LGBTQ movement for economic justice....
International News
Australian PM to allow vote on gay marriage Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed she will allow Labor MPs a free vote...
Indigo Ball to ‘sparkle’ again
The William Way LGBT Community Center will once again host its annual Indigo Ball at Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia. The Oct. 14...
International
Whippings held in Nigeria Four young men were convicted of gay sex and whipped publicly as punishment March 6 in an Islamic court...
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