4 arrested in California gang rape of lesbian
RICHMOND, Calif. — Two men and two teens have been arrested on suspicion of gang-raping a woman last month in the San...
History of PA DOMA
May 8, 1996: State Rep. Allen Egolf introduces HB 2604, also known as the state Defense of Marriage Act, to define marriage...
Philly-born activist and author begins a movement to combat sexual abuse...
Dr. Paul Zeitz has forever fought for justice — be it patients’ rights, human rights or global rights — striving for equal opportunity and...
Montco man banned from Craigslist
A Montgomery County judge has banned a sex offender from Craigslist until 2022 because the man allegedly used Craiglist to meet underage boys for...
Prison-reform activist addresses LGBT, elder issues
“The only thing you can bring to prison is 25 pictures,” Evie Litwok explained. “And when you get there, most people want to...
William Way LGBT Community Center receives $5K donation
A local community center received a financial donation from AARP Pennsylvania to benefit its senior programs. AARP provided the William Way...
Councilmember David Oh incites Facebook controversy by sharing Christian-affiliated article about...
Philadelphia City Councilmember David Oh landed at the center of a Facebook controversy last weekend when he shared a religious news outlet’s article about...
After losing lease, lesbian-owned art garage finds new home
As the end of their lease approaches, the lesbian owners of Mt. Airy Art Garage are prepared to “go into pop-up mode.” ...
Lesbian appointed to head Obama’s environmental team
With Inauguration Day a month away, President-elect Barack Obama continues to quickly build his new administration and last week appointed his first openly gay...
Judge denies defense motion to dismiss charges in trans-related murder case
A Philadelphia judge has denied a defense request to dismiss all charges against Matthew J. White, who allegedly murdered a trans woman’s boyfriend last...
Local universities expand LGBT networks
Resources for LGBTQ+ college students are continuously expanding. Some U.S. colleges and universities, such as Emory and the University of Maryland, have made lists...
Mazzoni CEO and board president resign
The longtime head of LGBT-health facility Mazzoni Center has stepped down, along with the president of the organization's board. According to a...
Philly companies receive top scores in HRC’s equality index
More and more corporate companies have been stepping up their LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion resources, making for healthier, happier work environments for employees, clients...
Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks LGBT volunteers at Boxers
As a student at the University of Delaware in the early 1980s, Renna Van Oot drove to the nearby offices of Big Brothers Big...
International News – 7/26/19
Ecuador has first same-sex marriage, following court ruling A lesbian couple has married in Ecuador in the first same-sex wedding since a landmark ruling...
Challenges against dozens of primary candidates have been withdrawn
Dozens of candidates running for City Council at-Large seats who had their nomination petitions challenged now have a clear path to the primary ballot....
Landlord claims gay tenants weren’t evicted
A landlord accused of discriminating against two gay renters when he evicted them from their Fairhill apartment has denied any wrongdoing. The attorney for...
Commitment Ceremony: Robert Melucci and Joel Sartorius
Robert Melucci and Joel Sartorius have spent the last 30-plus years affirming their love for each other, and will do it again this weekend...
New state policies for trans inmates
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections recently instituted new policies in response to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, but critics say the rights of...
Gay mayor, veteran considering presidential run
An out gay man is among the Democrats forming exploratory committees while considering running for president in 2020. Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South...
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