Opinions
It’s Time to Vote for Brian Sims
Brian Sims has been making quite a few headlines lately as he runs for state house in the 182nd district in Philly. On this election […]
Will Glee Make You Gay?
In the ultimate foot-in-mouth moment, Fox News pundit Bill O’Reilly said recently on his show that the hit TV show Glee goes too far when […]
The Politics of the “F” Word
Someone posed a question on Facebook today about whether it’s ever okay to use the word “faggot.” Before you can even answer the question, you […]
WATCH: Transgender in America
MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry tackled transgender life in a special segment of her eponymous show this past weekend with guests including Mara Keisling of the National Center for […]
Gay Marriage: Our Generation’s Civil Rights Issue
Each spring, I join with observers around the world to retell an ancient tale and pose a number of questions. (No, it’s not the story […]
Chipping Away at DOMA
The so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is the federal law that prevents the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages, and also allows states to […]
Why I Love MDNA
Listening to MDNA, I’m 16 again, driving around in my old beat-up Subaru and “Open Your Heart” is blaring – on the cassette player. I’m […]
Here’s the Blitz
In 2007 – at the age of 22 – upon graduating college in Philadelphia, I moved to Jersey City, N.J., to begin my career as […]
Ever Wonder About This Place?
It’s contemporary facade stands out on the 12th Street block it shares with assorted walkups and ICandy in the heart of the Gayborhood. We’ve all […]
And the Verdict is Guilty
The name Tyler Clementi has become synonymous with teen suicide in this country ever since the Rutgers student plunged to his death on Sept. 22nd […]
Coming Out: Nikki Lopez
“I think somehow as a child I always felt a little different,” says Nikki López, 24. Born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, and raised in […]
Local Gay News Coverage Creates Controversy
Please note that any statements quoted from social media sites like Facebook and Twitter appear below verbatim. No changes have been made to incorrect usage […]
The Kirk Cameron Fire Storm
Former “Growing Pains” star Kirk Cameron’s comments about homosexuality have sparked plenty of heated debate this week. “It’s unnatural,” Cameron said to Piers Morgan, explaining that […]
Is it a Hate Crime?
Yesterday, a gay man, who’s not been identified, was viciously attacked on a subway in Boston, according to the Boston Herald. He was punched and […]
Live Blogging: The Oscars
Tonight, we’re ready for the 84th Annual Academy Awards with a live blog, Twitter feed (@G_Philly) and a few Facebook posts (have you liked us […]