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Hump Day Headlines

Indiana votes against gay marriage. Giffords intern to be honored by Victory Fund. Gay sex is still illegal in Texas. Target tries to keep LGBT […]

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What We Love: Visit Philly on Foursquare

If you’re as obsessed as we are with Foursquare, the mobile app that lets you check into favorite hot spots, don’t worry – you’re definitely […]

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These Lesbians Want Your Vote

After meeting at a dive bar in New York City six years ago, Kelle Adams and Devon Claridge fell for each other. They partied and […]

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Lazin Calls Out Rizzo on DROP

City Council at Large candidate Malcolm Lazin today called on his opponent in the Republican primary Frank Rizzo, Jr., to turn over his DROP application […]

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Famous Sapphic Socialite Inspires New Music

Raving Beauty, a new work inspired by the life of controversial writer and socialite Mercedes de Acosta (1893-1968) – a prominent member of gay society in New […]

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New Gay-Friendly Shop Opens

South Philly gets a whole lot gayer when Equal, a new T-shirt and gift shop, opens its doors April 1 with a special reception (5-8 […]

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Gingrich Says He Would Slow Down Gay Rights

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich, who is making a bid for president, openly admits that if elected he has no intention of supporting LGBT rights […]

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Come Out to Your Doctor

Are you “out” to the health care providers in your life? Kicking off today through April 1 is National LGBT Health Awareness Week. And this […]

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Getting to Know Dan Savage

Sex columnist Dan Savage – you know, the guy responsible for kick-starting the “It Gets Better” campaign last year to help LGBT youth at risk […]

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Is America Ready for its First Gay President?

Fred Karger officially kicked off his campaign for President of the United States when he filed to run for the nation’s highest office last week. […]

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Obama Urges U.N. Support of LGBT Rights

The White House made a statement last week asking the United Nations to support LGBT rights around the world, saying that the U.S. is committed […]

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Two Out Candidates Run for City Council

Both a Democrat and Republican are making history by announcing their candidacies for City Council this year. If elected, they would become the first openly […]

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Nutter Expands on Fair Practices Legislation

Yesterday, Mayor Michael Nutter signed legislation introduced by Councilman Bill Greenlee to update and amend the city’s Fair Practices Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in employment, […]

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Weekend Roundup

Friday, March 25 The new Aktion Gallery opens (5-10 p.m.) on South Street with music, projections, performance and a launch party. Want more art? Check […]

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Can Anyone Get Published?

“All disco balls slow down and eventually stop.” This is a line from gay poet Craig Moreau‘s upcoming book Chelsea Boy. We know – it […]