LGBTQ
The Pentagon is keeping its ban on the pride flag and other flags at installations
The DOD restricted what flags could and couldn't be flown on military installations last July. The Pentagon considered making a special case for Pride Month.
3 years ago
Queering the Map: Submit your best memories and see Philly faves
Which spots stand out to the region’s LGBTQ community?
3 years ago
Jericho Brown’s ‘The Tradition’
One year after George Floyd's murder, poet Jericho Brown discusses his Pulitzer prize-winning collection "The Tradition," and shares his reflections on racism and violence.
Air Date: May 25, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Social media hate speech, harassment ‘significant problem’ for LGBTQ users, per GLAAD report
LGBTQ social media users encounter hate speech and harassment at higher rates than all other identity groups at 64%, according to GLAAD's inaugural social media index report.
3 years ago
Prospects dim for passage of LGBTQ rights bill in Senate
Republicans are unyielding in their opposition to the legislation, spurred on by conservative groups who are pushing anti-transgender laws nationwide.
3 years ago
Truck in high-femme drag brings performances to Philly neighborhoods
Bearded Ladies Cabaret outfitted an old box truck into a stage on wheels, to bring queer-friendly performance into neighborhoods during the pandemic.
3 years ago
OutFest 2021 is canceled, but Philly Pride celebration is ON for Labor Day weekend
A “lite” version of an in-person festival is better than another virtual event, organizers say.
3 years ago
Philly launches a real-time tracker for crimes against LGBTQ people
The system isn’t perfect, but it’s more than most cities have.
3 years ago
Wolf says he’d veto Philly rep’s bill to keep trans girls out of school sports
The assertion that boys are always physically stronger has been disproven. Advocates call the proposed legislation “cruel.”
3 years ago
Queer or trans and live in Philly? You could get vaccinated at William Way
The community center is hosting a clinic for people in Phase 1A or 1B.
3 years ago
Pentagon releases new policies enabling transgender people to serve in the military
The Pentagon announced new policies on Wednesday that undo the Trump-era rules that effectively banned transgender people from serving in the military.
3 years ago
Lawsuit: PPA leaders fired staffer who posted about being gay on social media
A federal lawsuit alleges the Philadelphia Parking Authority dismissed a staffer after top leadership discovered he had talked about being gay in social media posts.
3 years ago
LGBTQ Pennsylvanians could have less COVID-19 vaccine access, more hesitancy
Health disparities and lack of competent care could make LGBTQ Pennsylvanians more hesitant about the vaccine. A survey is underway.
3 years ago
Philly district attorney to launch LGBTQ advisory board
The DA’s Office said the new LGBTQ+ advisory board will be a source of information and resources for victims and survivors of crime.
3 years ago
The Township Council unanimously repealed a homophobic 1987 ordinance after community members brought it to their attention.
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