Embracing the divisiveness
It’s been a rough month for America. The past few weeks have seen bloodshed that has shone a light on...
James Dobson
I went to go see “Finding Dory” with my son and I feel compelled to report that there is no transgender stingray featured in...
Donald Trump, Orlando and Nazi skin-heads
Like many of you in the LGBT community, I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from allies here and around the world...
Creep of the Week: Donald Trump 2
So much anti-LGBT dumbfuckery has emerged after the shooting of 102 people, of whom 49 were killed, by a man with a military-style assault...
An unholy communion
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput has struck again. This week, the leader of the local Catholic Church issued a decree that...
Let freedom ring
Philadelphia is an interesting place around Independence Day. Apart from Hoagiefest mania, our city this week is celebrating our status as...
Creep of the week: Tim Wildmon
Happy belated Pride Month, everybody! Or as right-wingers like to call it, End Times. As you may know, President Obama once...
Progress of Pride
Last Sunday was Pride in New York City and, of course for me, it is always a special day regardless if I’m there or...
Orlando, forever changed
When you used to say the word “Orlando,” it brought up the image of Harry Potter, Disney World castles and waterparks — but it...
Remembering Orlando in November
It might be optimistic to think that the mass murder of 49 people at an LGBT nightclub will prompt sweeping gun-control reform; the horrific...
Creep of the Week: Omar Mateen
No one on an FBI watch list should be able to easily buy a gun. No one should be allowed to buy a gun...
Philly Pride reflects on Orlando tragedy
On Sunday, Philly Pride was aware of the unfolding of events in Orlando, but certainly none of the specifics. Our volunteers and coordinators were...
To My Gay Brothers
I cry for you. I haven’t stopped crying all day. I am torn apart, aching like I have never ached before....
Opinion: The LGBT community must support the war against radical Islam
The clear cause of the massacre in Pulse nightclub was radical Islamic terrorism. Nothing else. While murdering 50 and injuring 53...
Freedom from religious oppression
We in the LGBT community have been overwhelmed this week with not only dealing with our own emotions of what occurred in Orlando, but...
Blood on their hands
It’s difficult to put into words what many in this community are feeling right now. Grief over the senseless loss of...
Creep of the Week: Louis Gohmert
A few months ago, I watched “The Martian,” starring Matt Damon as an astronaut who crash lands on Mars and is left for dead...
What is the PGN staff proud of this year?
Carol: I’m very proud to have a husband who is always there for me. He’s been my rock throughout my recovery from my recent...
Creep of the week: Glenn Beck
OK, I’m not trying to alarm anyone, but I think Glenn Beck is planning on molesting kids at Hershey Park (you know, the amusement...
Sugar high
The Philadelphia soda tax is a local story, but it’s also one that is playing out nationally. And, if you haven’t already begun to...
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