LGBTQ
Discrimination tastes terrible, even with icing
If SCOTUS decides to take society backward by siding with Masterpiece Cakeshop, we will immediately see a rush of attacks on existing LGBT protections.
7 years ago
This gay-rights ruling should (but won’t) be a piece of cake
The Masterpiece Cakeshop case will hinge on Justice Kennedy. Even though he was pivotal in legalizing gay marriage, he's clearly not happy with how the baker has been treated.
7 years ago
Delay for anti-bias policy in Delaware schools
The proposal allows students to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity and pick a preferred name other than their birth name without notifying their parents.
7 years ago
Listen 1:31LGBT center aims to preserve, expand archive of Philly’s response to AIDS crisis
In the '80s, Philadelphia’s activists took to the streets and fought for funding to improve care, becoming national leaders in responding to the health crisis.
7 years ago
GOP concerned about gender policy in Delaware schools
Republicans are voicing concerns about proposed protections for transgender students in Delaware.
7 years ago
“The puppet is mighty,” said Spiral Q puppet theater's Jennifer Turnbull, as staff and volunteers prepared for Saturday's 18th Annual Peoplehood Parade through West Philly.
7 years ago
Shedding light on homeless youth, America’s ‘invisible children’
Homelessness is perhaps a bigger problem among our nation’s youth than you may have imagined. And they are right here in our backyard.
7 years ago
Out and Equal summit building workplace diversity in Philly
More than 4,000 people are gathering in Philadelphia for a summit focusing on strengthening diversity in the workplace.
7 years ago
At Philly’s Outfest, Sessions order eroding LGBT protections widely panned
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issues directive allowing businesses, nonprofits, and others claiming "religious liberty" to deny jobs or services to LGBT community.
7 years ago
Philly honors history of LGBT community: Dr. Anonymous, AIDS Library commemorated
The man who helped remove homosexuality from the list of mental disorders 45 years ago has been honored with an official Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Meet Roy Moore, the new face of Republican extremism
Thank you, Alabama Republicans, for choosing a Senate candidate whose reactionary ravings and paranoid fictions make Donald Trump look semi-sane.
7 years ago
‘Fresh Air,’ NPR host share stage and stories at LGBTQ journalists’ conference in Philadelphia
When two famous radio interviewers share a stage, things can get a little complicated, but Ari Shapiro and Terry Gross easily worked it o ...
7 years ago
Vocal therapy helps transgender people find their voice
For some, a new voice is an important part of transitioning.
7 years ago
ListenRehearsing transgender healthcare
Medical students learn trans care in the classroom and the exam room. Bianca Leigh is playing a character named Tia Lopez. ...
7 years ago
ListenEffort to block Boyertown school district’s transgender policy fails
Just in time for the first day of school, a federal judge denied a conservative ...
7 years ago
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