LGBTQ
DC Comics Introduces Transgender Character in Batgirl
Over the past few years, L and G comic-book superheroes have been dropping from the sky like astroids: Batwoman, it turns out, is a lesbian, […]
As Promised, Gay Marriage Legislation Unveiled in Delaware
Yesterday, Delaware governor Jack Markell and a contingent of other leading politicians gathered in Wilmington to introduce new marriage-equality legislation. From here on out, it […]
PA Politician Kicked Out of His Band for Supporting Gay Marriage
Philly.com reports that Bradford County, Pa. commissioner and Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Mark Smith was kicked out of his Christian rock band, One Floor Away, because […]
Proust’d: Mazeppa Productions’ Brian Seaman
Philly attorney and A-gay Brian Seaman may spend his days dishing legal jargon with other lawyer types, but his heart and soul is dedicated to […]
Flyers Scout Behind Partnership Between NHL and LGBTQ Sports Org You Can Play
Today, LGBTQ sports organization You Can Play (YCP) joined forces with the NHL, marking the org’s first partnership with a professional North American sports league, reports thehockeynews.com. […]
Delaware Watch: Marriage Equality Legislation to Be Announced in Delaware [UPDATED]
Lawmakers in Delaware are working their tooshes off to make sure their state becomes the tenth in the country to legalize gay marriage. Slate reports […]
Dine Out for My Life: Longtime Volunteer Betty Flenner
Every Thursday, between now and Dining Out for Life (DOFL), on April 25, G Philly will profile a different local who has been affected by […]
Watch: Third Episode of One of the Guys Released
The third installment of One of the Guys — the Temple-produced web series about three gay men and their straight roommate — premiered Tuesday night, […]
Major LGBT Rights Bill Coming to City Council
Tomorrow At-Large Councilman Jim Kenney will announce a piece of sweeping LGBT rights legislation. Here’s what he’s proposing: * Create the first in the U.S. […]
The Battle over NFL Concussions Will Be Fought in Philadelphia
The fate of the NFL’s concussion problem is in the hands of a Philadelphia judge. Yesterday in federal court, lawyers representing 4,200 former NFL players […]
City Councilman Jim Kenney to Announce Major LGBT Equality Legislation
Tomorrow, City Councilman Jim Kenney will hold a public hearing to introduce folks to his proposed LGBT Equality legislation. The major plan would insure everything […]
Philly’s Che Gossett Makes Trans 100 List
The Trans 100 list, which was released yesterday and recognizes some of the country’s mightiest trans activists, includes not one but two people from Philly. […]
Etsy Shop Owner Refuses to Do Business with Lesbian Brides
Artist and Etsy shop owner Jess Fong’s collection of designs includes adorable illustrations of muppets and Disney characters, but there’s nothing too adorable about the […]
Gay and Lesbian Couples Featured in New Nordstrom Wedding Ad
It’s fast moving and you have to watch closely, but a catchy new ad for Nordstrom’s wedding boutique features a bunch of gay couples — […]
Philly Woman Makes National Trans 100 List
Congrats to Philly’s Van Nguyen for making it on This Is H.O.W. and We Happy Trans‘s first-ever Trans 100 list, which celebrates the groundbreaking work and achievements […]