Let it go
People with kids in their lives, or just those who are in touch with their own inner child, have probably seen the Disney hit...
Trump’s racism and ridiculousness
Donald Trump. When many hear that name, they want to laugh — but don’t. He’s hit a certain nerve in some people that we...
A 40-year LGBT success story
PECO, Philadelphia Electric and its national holding company, Exelon, for over 40 years has had a hands-off — if not downright homophobic — attitude...
Military brass and tiaras
For those who were wondering when this president would deliver on his promise to lift “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” you got your answer: within...
An open letter from Philly Pride Presents
Philadelphia reflected its Pride on June 8, 2014. Philly Pride Presents would like to thank the record number of LGBT citizens (and, of course,...
Buried treasure
For all of us, there is a precious item that brings back pleasant memories. Just the thought of it brings joy. For...
Do we have to forgive ex-gays?
When Alan Chambers, the president of Exodus “ex-gay” Ministries, publically apologized for the hurt he has caused LGBT people, I forgave him. ...
Creep of the Week: Bob Vander Plaats
A common talking point of antigay activists is that being gay is a public-health risk. Whether trying to derail antidiscrimination legislation, protesting...
Marriage politcking
Last week, the Department of Justice filed a legal brief in support of the Defense of Marriage Act, drawing the ire of LGBT activists...
Calling out homophobia
Last week, concert promoters AEG and Live Nation announced they were canceling seven shows by Buju Banton, the Jamaican reggae artist who sang about...
Noting progress and acceptance
The Jewish Exponent, the newspaper of the region’s Jewish community, recently changed its position on marriage announcements. Its board voted unanimously to...
‘Troubling,’ indeed
It seems like a new Russian scandal crops up every other day. As of presstime, the latest (subject to change!) is the abrupt termination...
Creep of the Week: Antonin Scalia
A famous Italian-Catholic has had a big change of heart regarding marriage equality after publicly saying some pretty nasty things about gays. ...
Creep of the Week: Ted Yoho
People who identify as gay or lesbian are often accused of being “confused,” especially when we first come out. As if heterosexuality...
Pride is more than performance
It’s Pride month, and this means a whole lot of people will take or have taken to the streets across the world, festooned in...
Suicide is preventable, but awareness and outreach are imperative
Three people associated with mass shootings died of apparent suicides in a little more than a week between March 17-25. Two were survivors of...
We will not fail you
We at PGN grieve the murder of five journalists in Annapolis last week. And we applaud the determination of the staff of the Capital...
A Proclamation
Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for...
Creep of the Week: The Boy Scouts of America
Look, I’m no Boy Scout and I never have been. Like, literally. I’m not a boy, for one. I’m also an “avowed...
Creep of the Week: Linda Harvey
It’s August, which means summer will be over soon. If you’re a parent, chances are that your kids spent part of their time off...
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