Unanswered questions
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Specter as latecomer
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The passing of a Senate champion
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On June 26, the U. S. Supreme Court held that the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, is unconstitutional. Writing for the majority,...
Remembering, making history
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Creep of the week: Pat McCrory
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What is the PGN staff thankful for?
Don: I’m thankful that I’ve made it through another year in reasonably good shape. At my age, that’s getting to be quite an accomplishment. ...
Feedback: Oct. 30-Nov. 5
In response to “Advocates march on D. C., divided on Obama,” Oct. 16-22, 2009: I am a transsexual woman. I have...
Pitch for Philly
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Philly LGBTQ community must come out in support of MLK D.A.R.E. March
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An unholy communion
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A Jewish Christmas tale
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Inspiring and being inspired
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Creep of the Week: Keith Ablow
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No longer defending DOMA
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Letters and Feedback
Editor: I am uncomfortable with HRC taking a leadership role on Transgender Day of Remembrance. HRC spent over a dozen...
Creep of the week: Ken Paxton
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Coming out for the Olympics
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Thanksgiving in the time of pandemic
If you are reading this, you already have a reason to give thanks: You have (thus far) survived the coronavirus pandemic that has killed...
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