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Philly Web Series NSFW to Make Transphobic Debut

Some of you may know that my second job here at Philly Mag is editor of the our A&E blog, Ticket, where I report on […]

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Memorial Service For Philly Trans Activist Jaci Adams

On February 15th, we reported the sad news that tireless Philly trans and HIV activist Jaci Adams passed away after a battle with cancer. Details about […]

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LGBT Black History Month Spotlight:
7 Questions With TIP Project Co-Founder Madelyn Morrison-Summers

In partnership with Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, every day throughout the month of February we will spotlight an influential black mover and shaker in the city. Today: […]

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LGBT Black History Month Spotlight:
7 Questions With Activist SharRon Cooks

In partnership with Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, every day throughout the month of February we will spotlight one of the most important black movers and shakers in […]

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Grantland’s Triple Bogey: How Grantland Botched More Than Trans Politics in the Dr. V Controversy

FOR THOSE OF you not familiar with the Grantland Dr. V controversy, here’s a brief recap: Caleb Hannan, a journalist writing for the sports and pop […]

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Local Trans Comedian Julia Scotti Scores Multi-Date Borgata Gig

If you haven’t done AC in a while, here’s a good excuse to head back to The Boardwalk: Jersey-based trans comedian Julia Scotti — who […]

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Chris Christie, You’re a Bigot

Somewhere in the Clinton household, Hillary is giddily laughing, knocking back a celebratory martini, knowing that her biggest opponent for the 2016 presidential race, New […]

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Chris Christie Vetoes Transgender Birth Certificate Bill

As if Chris Christie could use any more haters this week, he’s gone and done something to enrage the LGB — and especially T — […]

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What’s in Store for the Transgender Community in 2014?

The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery founder Dr. Sherman Leis — who was written about in Philly Mag’s recent story “Is Philly the New Transgender Capital […]

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PPD Adopting New Policy on Transgender Interactions

The Philadelphia Police Department is in the process of implementing a new policy on how it interacts with transgender people. Philly.com reports that officials worked […]

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HEADS UP: Trans Stars Carmen Carrera and Laverne Cox Guest On “Katie” Today

Just a quick FYI to let you know that transgender stars Carmen Carrera and Laverne Cox will be guesting on Katie today at 3 p.m., […]

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER: NJ Senate Approves Transgender Birth Certificate Bill

All weekend I trolled the web for LGBT headlines so you wouldn’t have to. Here’s what I found: PROGRESS REPORT New Jersey Senate Panel approves […]

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10 Totally Handsome Men Born as Women [NSFW]

A must-see list of successful, super-studly (and oh-so-hairy!) trans men has been making the rounds around the Web this week, and it’s beyond enthralling. Not […]

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National Transgender Day of Remembrance: Vigil Roundup

  Today marks the 15th National Transgender Day of Remembrance, the beacon of National Transgender Awareness Month (yes, that’s this month) and catalyst of a bevvy […]

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Rendell Takes a Ride on the Bullet Train

We’ve already told you about Ed Rendell’s support for a maglev “bullet train” for the Northeast Corridor, kind of like the ones they use in […]