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Coming out is personal to each of us, so is how we recognize and understand our oppression. Each of us has a moment that...
The new pandemic
LGBTQ people have been here before — the early days of a pandemic. The first cases. Then more and more. Who will get it?...
Spring reading: Oscar Wilde, Harvey Fierstein & Chateau Marmont
In my youth, I didn't have the time or luxury for reading, but in recent times it has become a passion. Spending hours of...
You are not valid
Earlier this week, the Department of Education dealt yet another blow to trans students. Around this time last year, the Trump...
Bounties for outing the U.S. Conference of Bishops?
John F. Doerfler, Catholic Bishop of Marquette, Michigan, just stepped up the American Catholic Church’s war against the LGBT community, and it’s about time...
Making the business case for PA Fairness Act
While rancor and posturing drives most of today’s political discourse at both the national and state levels, those of us in the real world...
Katie Hill is the victim of a sexual double standard
Rep. Katie Hill (D-CA) was among the wave of women and LGBT people elected to Congress in the 2018 midterms. Endorsed by former President...
Bernie, meet Ralph Nader
On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” program Tuesday, Donald Trump asked why people didn’t look into the reports that Ted Cruz’s father was pictured with Lee...
Ode to our four-legged friends
A lot of times, reporting news can be a heavy task. Here at PGN, we cover murders, political wrangling, cases of...
Is North Korea gay-friendly?
With the North Korea situation being in front of the news, the answer to that question is simple: No. But it gives us an...
We’re right here
Many years ago, very early in my own transition, I was listening to a drive-time talk show on KFI in Los Angeles. The topic...
The battle for legitimacy
We’re in a time of change, and most of that is frustrating, but at times you see the glimmer of success from what this...
Creep of the Week: Noson Leiter
The Christian-dominated religious right in America is not exactly known for being BFFs with Jews. I mean, there’s that whole “your people...
Creep of the Week: Pat Robertson
Oh, Pat Robertson. He really is trying too hard to present himself as the epitome of angry and dogmatic old man determined...
Our lives are not for laughs
Every week, I research all things gay news, both locally and nationally, to decide what might be appropriate for an editorial. This week, more...
Misquoting Elders
Editor: Dr. Joycelyn Elders didn’t even say anything as potentially controversial as what Elicia Gonzales attributes to her . As...
Protecting earned sick days
As we know well in the LGBT community, our state legislature doesn’t do anything quickly. We’ve been fighting for years to pass statewide nondiscrimination...
Enough already
Ever since the King of Pop died, mainstream media has been nigh on obsessed with rehashing Michael Jackson’s life and legacy. ...
Voter suppression
They say if you don’t vote, you can’t complain. This is actually not true. You can complain all you want. Especially if you’re someone...
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