
LGBTQ
Thousands take to Parkway for second Philly Women’s March
The second Women’s March began at Logan Circle and headed to Eakins Oval where speakers rallied the primarily, but not exclusively female crowd.
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Activists to copy ‘gay panic defense’ ban
Defense attorneys will no longer be able to mount the so-called "gay panic defense" in Illinois, the second state after California to prohibit the tactic.
7 years ago
LGBT businesses seek share of contracts Philly awards to minorities
Many LGBT-owned businesses are lobbying the city to do more to ensure that companies from their community have equal access hundreds of millions of dollars in city contracts.
7 years ago
Listen 3:02SCOTUS debates same-sex wedding cake case
Guests: Michael Moreland, John Culhane The Supreme Court heard arguments last week in the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. ...
Air Date: December 12, 2017
Listen 49:13Australian Parliament approves same-sex marriage
In the capital Canberra, applause welled up from the House gallery after the chamber on Thursday followed Australia's Senate in approving the Marriage Amendment Bill of 2017.
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Tirade over touch on the arm in Pa. Capitol continues for second day
A conservative Pennsylvania lawmaker is doubling down on comments he made suggesting a fellow lawmaker might be gay f ...
7 years ago
LGBTQ-friendly housing for young adults breaks ground in Philly
The Gloria Casarez Residence in North Philly will be the first LGBTQ-friendly young adult housing project in Pennsylvania.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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GOP concerned about gender policy in Delaware schools
Republicans are voicing concerns about proposed protections for transgender students in Delaware.
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“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.
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