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LGBT at Work?
In almost 30 states in this country you can be fired for being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender – including Pennsylvania. That’s why advocates are […]
Will Marathon Go the Distance?
Philadelphia magazine’s Steve Volk looks at the Marathon restaurant chain and its recent troubles. The Marathon Grill restaurant chain has been serving up as much […]
Equality PA Makes Endorsements
Equality Pennsylvania announced its list of endorsed candidates this week in time for the primary April 24. The LGBT organization not only made endorsements in […]
Watch: Mrs. PA’s It Gets Better
Mrs. Pennsylvania 2011 recently shared her own “It Gets Better” video. After partnering with Equality Pennsylvania, the pageant winner wanted to send a message to […]
Gay Pride, Military Style
The end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” has opened many doors – and no shortage of closets. As the U.S. military successfully implements the nondiscrimination […]
Photos: HRC Philly
LGBT leaders and celebrities gathered on Saturday night at the Ritz-Carlton for the HRC’s annual dinner. The star-studded guest list included politicians and celebrities alike […]
The Real Face of DOMA
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is arguably the most devastating law in the country for LGBT people. Not only does it discriminate against same-sex […]
City to Pay Boy Scouts?
In a perfect world, perhaps, the Boys Scouts of America would permit gay scouts and leaders into the organization. But in Philadelphia, it’s anything but […]
Will SEPTA End Gender IDs?
Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown introduced a resolution calling on SEPTA to end the practice of placing gender identification stickers on transpasses. The longstanding policy was […]
Starbucks Lovers Unite
If there ever was a time to grab a skinny mocha latte, it’s today. The National Organization for Marriage (NOM), which is actually against marriage […]
Hump Day Headlines
The Dutch Roman Catholic Church admits it castrated boys to “cure” homosexuality. Was this high school principal fired for being a lesbian? New Hampshire to […]
Ryan White’s Mother to Hershey
As we’ve been reporting for the last few weeks, the Milton S. Hershey School has come under fire from several AIDS organizations for refusing to […]
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 […]
Rep. Josephs Talks Gay Marriage
Not only does Pennsylvania not have laws granting same-sex marriage, but the commonwealth could be on the brink of outlawing it completely. State Rep. Babette Josephs […]
Gay Marriage Adds Up
Most people who are opposed to same-sex marriage usually pin their concerns on religious belief. Churches don’t want to be forced to perform gay marriages […]