Sen. Casey to oppose DeVos, Sessions, Pruitt
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania announced this week that he will vote against three of President-Elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. In...
Entrance changed for PCHR hearing
Due to construction, the entrance location for tonight's Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations hearing on racism in the LGBT community has been changed. ...
Mazzoni receives $41K in donations, pledges as result of Trump’s election
The election of Donald Trump may have instilled fear in the LGBT community, but that has not stopped charitable individuals from making their voices...
Creating Change offers free conference attendance and networking to volunteers
The Creating Change host committee is looking for volunteers for the National LGBTQ Task Force’s annual conference, which will be held at the Philadelphia...
New study shows LGBTQ discrimination still high in U.S.
A new study from the Williams Institute details how widespread discrimination against LGBTQ people is across all sectors of society.
The study found employees in...
Ugandan ally to bring story to Philly
The Rev. Mark Kiyimba has spent the past six months traveling the United States, and will visit Philadelphia this weekend. His mission:...
Tabu denies wrongdoing in response to antibias lawsuit
On Nov. 9, attorneys for Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar answered a trans-related antibias lawsuit filed by a former Tabu employee by denying any...
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Mich. candidate seeks fewer transgender rights 365gay.com reports a Michigan secretary-of-state candidate has included rolling back transgender rights on his agenda....
Philly companies rank high in corporate LGBT index
Every year, the Human Rights Campaign releases a list of companies that have demonstrated leadership and excellence in LGBT workplace equality and, this year,...
Philly lawyer named ‘Best under 40’
An out local lawyer is receiving an award from a national LGBT legal group. Brian Seaman and other distinguished lawyers from...
Equality advocates fight back against KKK event in Lancaster
About 700 people gathered May 20 at the Lancaster County Courthouse to speak out for equality while the Ku Klux Klan was preparing to...
Police committee sees need for Gayborhood surveillance
Members of the Police Liaison Committee met with representatives of the Sixth Police District this week to address ongoing issues like prostitution and drug...
Sister of Nizah Morris pleads for return of pet dog
Bradley Brown, a sister of Nizah Morris, is pleading for the return of her pet Shih Tzu, “Chyna.” On June 23,...
At Trans United event, supporters discuss sharing resources and funding nationwide
Swathed in purple, Andrea Jenkins ascended the podium at Philadelphia City Hall Jan. 19 to recite her original work “A Requiem for the Queers...
Out lesbian at center of Cosby case
After two days in a special hearing, Montgomery County Judge Steven T. O’Neill decided Wednesday to proceed with charges against comedy icon Bill Cosby...
Partner benefits nixed in Lehigh Co.
Earlier this month, Lehigh County appeared to be on track to become the latest jurisdiction in Pennsylvania to sanction benefits for same-sex spouses of...
City seeks reconsideration in SEPTA dispute
City attorneys this week filed a petition for reconsideration with the state Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices to reverse last month's ruling...
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Pa. group protests gay marriage bill The Burlington Free Press reports nine men who said they were with a Pennsylvania-based group...
Sick-days bill awaiting mayoral action
In a narrow vote before a packed chamber last week, City Council approved a measure that would mandate private companies in the city to...
Hearing set for Sargent
A judge this week granted a delay in the preliminary hearing for a man accused of brutally murdering a local transgender woman. ...
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