Moving on marriage
For the first time, the Pennsylvania House will consider a bill to recognize same-sex marriage. For LGBT Pennsylvanians, who do not yet...
Creep of the week: Franklin Graham
In a recent interview, evangelist Franklin Graham used the “s” word. And he used it a lot. That word is,...
We wish and resolve …
Adriana: My resolution for the year is to highlight more stories from underrepresented groups, especially transgender women of color. Don: I wish everyone to...
Creep of the Week: Donald Trump
The Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ workers are protected under federal employment discrimination law. This is huge. In another world we’d be celebrating this...
Creep of the Week: Gigi Gaskins
I remember it like it was yesterday: Trump supporters flying flags that said, “Fuck your feelings,” wearing T-shirts that said “Suck it up, Buttercup”...
With three months until June, we need to hear from PHL Pride Collective
Putting on a Pride celebration is not easy. It takes time, money, good organization, and collaboration with the local government and local LGBTQ community....
LGBT representation on TV and a thank-you letter
A few weeks ago, this column touched on the subject of why the Hallmark Channel and Lifetime, both of which run romantic holiday movies...
Fairness Act long overdue
This week, PGN covered the story of Gov. Tom Wolf and allies calling for the state legislature to vote on the Fairness Act, which...
PGN primary endorsements
PGN’s endorsements for the Democrats in Tuesday’s primary elections include: Governor: Tom WolfLt. Gov.: No endorsementSenate: Bob Casey Congress: Brendan Boyle, Second District Dwight...
Creep of the Week: Rod Dreher
Strike up the band and start the parade, ladies and gentlemen and those who identify somewhere in between or beyond. Chick-fil-A has gone gay!...
Jewish pride and progress
While recently working at my desk to complete a project for which I was on deadline, I decided to take a break and check...
Reaching the top of the journalism ladder
At the end of my father’s life we’d get together and, when we did, Dad would always say, “So, what was your day like?”...
2020: The stakes have never been higher
We’ve survived three years of this administration, but it has done damage to both the country’s reputation and our community. And if you feel that...
Human-rights blackout
Much has been made of the lack of attention to human rights by President Trump on his recent excursion to Asia. ...
Creep of the Week: Mark Green
President Donald Trump is continuing his tradition of filling posts in his cabinet with people who are actively opposed to LGBT people having rights...
Closing a chapter
In my first story for PGN, I had to mention the phrase “penis-shape bagel-eating contest.” What did I get myself into? I wondered. I...
Decades removed, but not everywhere
There is not a week that goes by where I do not get requests for interviews or speaking engagements or to be a part...
Justice delayed
The alleged killer of Diamond Williams was in court twice in the past week, and his ultimate trial date is hopefully inching closer. ...
Endorsements
The LGBTQ community has a wealth of out candidates and allied incumbents running for office. We at PGN do not endorse based solely on...
Community support during the holidays
If you’re feeling optimistic about the holiday season, it could be because of how far we’ve come as a community. When this column began,...
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