Backward momentum
Legislation is moving forward in Indiana that would drastically turn the tide backward for LGBT progress — a trend that, despite impressive leaps elsewhere,...
What is your holiday wish?
Angela: My holiday wish is that everyone is happy — no matter where they are in life or what they are doing — that...
Forgive and forget is the exact wrong advice right now
The old adage used to be "forgive and forget." A more modern twist is "forgive, but never forget." But, as we embark on this...
Creep of the Week: Julio Severo
Brazilian writer and blogger Julio Severo is super-mad that America taught Brazil to be gay. In a June 12 piece on...
Jonathan Lovitz — Running for all of us
My name is Jonathan Lovitz. I’m an out gay man, proud union member, dedicated husband, and the son of a teacher and a small...
Creep of the Week: C. Todd Gilbert
Discrimination against lesbians and gays is but a figment of some overactive imaginations in Virginia, so there’s no need for silly laws against it....
Creep of the Week: Gary Cass
With Proposition 8 being overturned in California, some folks are a little pissed. And the fact that Vaughn R. Walker, the judge...
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...
Questions you’ve asked me
I asked my Facebook friends to suggest topics for this week’s column. They came up with subjects such as bullying, LGBT history, the White...
In praise of bipartisan support for The Equality Act
Ten members of Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation voted to pass The Equality Act. While I’m grateful for all of their support, nine of their votes...
It’s just clothes
I recently came across the following post on Twitter.
“Autogynephilic male-to-female trans dress like the women they would like to have sex with, and homosexual...
Creep of the Week: Donald Trump
When the Trump era is written about in history books — assuming we survive that long — if there are any heroes in this...
Calling out ageism
Last Sunday on one of those morning news talk shows, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was asked about Hillary Clinton’s possible candidacy for president. He...
With political power comes political responsibility
Our community is about to undergo what I hope will be a period of growth as we climb the political ladder. It will also...
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...
Staying busy during the new coronavirus pandemic
Each of us is trying to find a way to deal with COVID-19. We could go on a rant about all the mistakes made...
Loss of a leader
Last weekend, the LGBT community lost one of its most vibrant spirits, Jaci Adams. Jaci has been described as an activist, as...
What was the highlight of 2016 for the PGN staff?
Don: The highlight of 2016 has not yet happened. It will be its ending! Gary: The highlight of my 2016 is...
Edging forward on ENDA
The U. S. Senate is expected to bring the Employment Nondiscrimination Act to the floor for a vote before Thanksgiving, setting up what...
Keeping Trump in check
In our current political climate, progressives have been grabbing onto every crumb of good news like a life raft. This week, the LGBT community...
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