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HIV and Organ Transplants

The waiting list for organ donation can be long, very long. That might explain why those on the list who are HIV-positive have asked to […]

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The Catholic Abuse Blame Game

UPDATE: The Vatican was served with court papers in connection with sexual abuse allegations at a Milwaukee school for deaf boys. The suit names Pope Benedict […]

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A Spring Awakening

Two members of The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC) appeared on CBS3’s Talk Philly today to discuss the group’s spring concert (April 16, 2 and […]

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Target Reaches Out to Gays – Sort of

Target is polishing its image by releasing a new diversity video that showcases the many sides of the retailer. This comes after the chain was […]

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Get Your Free Condoms

With new HIV cases among city teens and young adults up 40 percent, public health officials are amping up the conversation about safe sex. Last […]

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The Future of Gay Bookstores

Ed Hermance has been recommending books and greeting customers at Philly’s longtime gay bookstore Giovanni’s Room since 1973. But when A Different Light announced this week […]

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It’s a Marriage Thing

When people ask you why LGBT marriage equality is important, do you know how to answer (besides the ever-important registry)? Do you ever feel like […]

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Weekend Roundup

Friday, April 8 Get a dose of culture at Locks Gallery during “Standing on the Edge: 20th Century Sculpture” (10 a.m.-6 p.m. through May 13) with […]

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What We Love: Kick in the Eye

The new exhibition at Vox Populi – “Kick in the Eye” (through May 1) – delivers a full and boundary-pushing spectrum of queer art. Curated […]

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Gaga Confronts Anti-Gay Protester

Lady Gaga decided to confront a fundamentalist Christian protester outside her recent concert in Anaheim, Calif. He gave her a “Get Out of Hell for […]

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More Than 9 Million and Counting

If you ever wondered where you figure into the U.S. population, a new study by the Williams Institute says you’re in very good company. The national […]

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CineFest Kicks Off Today

It’s that time of year again when diehard cinemaphiles dash from theater to theater to catch a string of indie flicks during Philadelphia’s own CineFest […]

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Hump Day Headlines

Obama hires gay spokesman. Lesbian nominated for highest Massachusetts court. Gay cemetery planned in Atlanta. Maryland gender identity bill awaits vote. Will California teach gay […]

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Gay Bashing at Swarthmore?

As two men were walking across Mertz Field on the posh campus of Swarthmore College on Philadelphia’s Main Line on Sunday – they were attacked, […]

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This Girl Looks Just Like Justin Bieber

No, this isn’t Justin Bieber doing a cover of “Love the Way You Lie” from Eminem and Rhianna. It’s Dani Shay, a lesbian singer (she’s […]