Penn seeks to ‘out’ trans litigant
Officials at The University of Pennsylvania want a federal judge to unseal the real name of a trans woman who’s suing the university and...
Fifty years on, busting the myths of Stonewall
Each of us who was at Stonewall has a different view of the event. They run the gamut from it being a rebellion, a...
Details of MANNA’s new building to be unveiled at 25th-anniversary event
The Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, called MANNA, is moving. Details and photos of the new facility will be on display...
Meet Mt. Airy Art Garage’s new executive director
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Joe Lobdell: tragedy and triumph of a 19th-century transition
When Joseph Israel Lobdell passed away in 1912 at the Binghamton State Hospital, his death went largely unnoticed. Joe, as he was known, was...
LGBT employees confront Attorney General over discrimination
DOJ Pride, a group representing the Department of Justice’s LGBTQ employees and contractors, has delivered a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr about...
Local LGBTQ organization celebrates success, looks ahead
COLOURS continues its outreach to some of the most vulnerable members of the Philadelphia LGBTQ community. The organization's most recent event was a success,...
Two more PA towns pass ordinances to ensure LGBT equality
Plymouth Township and Bridgeport Borough recently took steps to ensure civil-rights protections for their LGBT residents, visitors and workers. On April 9, the Democratic-controlled...
LGBT business gives back after winning Super Bowl bet
With a 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, the Philadelphia Eagles weren’t the only ones celebrating. A local LGBT...
Obituary: Barbara Grier, publisher, activist
Barbara Grier, groundbreaking lesbian publisher, activist, archivist and a co-founder of Naiad Press, died of lung cancer Nov. 10 in Tallahassee,...
Khalif announces candidacy for a seat on Philadelphia City Council
Asa Khalif, a local activist who recently declared his candidacy for a seat on Philadelphia City Council, said one of his first official acts...
Accurately reporting Philadelphia’s homeless youth requires community effort
Valley Youth House organized the annual Philadelphia Youth Count in conjunction with the Office of Homeless Services. On Thursday, Jan. 23, Valley Youth House...
Lovitz speaks on upcoming NGLCC conference
The senior vice president of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) participated in a panel discussion Wednesday at the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors...
Survey finds younger generations have rising “discomfort” toward LGBTQ people
While the amount of non-LGBTQ adults ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ comfortable with the gay community has stabilized after a large dip last year, more...
NJ org provides support in a ‘snap’ for LGBTs with disabilities
During a New Jersey organization’s annual amusement-park trip, one member was nervous because of a secret he was keeping. Ray Truitt...
Man sues Voyeur Nightclub
A Juniata Park man is suing Voyeur Nightclub, claiming he sustained serious injuries inside the popular LGBT venue due to unsafe conditions. ...
Gay priest denied Chestnut Hill teaching position
Just a few days before the Rev. James St. George was to start another semester of teaching at Chestnut Hill College, the...
International News: December 11, 2019
US ambassador 'horrified' by Zambia sentence for gay couple
The United States ambassador to Zambia said local government officials have condemned him for saying he...
DelVal University hires first lesbian president
Delaware Valley University announced Feb. 18 that its first female president will take the reins in July. Dr. Maria Gallo, the 13th president of...
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