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Spark Therapeutics Head Says Life Sciences Has Come a Long Way on Diversity. But…
From the outside in, the life sciences industry appears to be a man’s world. At least, at the upper echelons of the industry, women are […]
I Am Fed Up With All-Male Panels. Here’s How We Change Them.
“Himposium.” “Manel.” “Colloqui-him.” “Manference.” This cheeky terminology lampoons an all too common trend: man-led conversations at industry conferences and events. Conferences influence conversations about what’s […]
A Philly Theater Makes Breakthrough Pledge to Showcase Women Playwrights
On stage through April 14th at the Philadelphia Theatre Company is How to Catch Creation, a production written by Christina Anderson that follows the professional […]
The 31 Best Companies for Women: Only One Philly-Based Firm Made the List
Companies are doing more to support women, but according to data from online career community Fairygodboss, some companies stand out for really driving gender equality […]
Report: Pa. Woman Legislators More Effective at Passing Laws
A new report claims that Pennsylvania’s woman legislators are more effective at passing laws. Researchers at the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics at Chatham University found […]
LGBTQ&A: Wit López
Wit López is a disabled, gender-nonconforming/non-binary transgender mixed-media creator, performer, and independent curator. We speak with the visual artist on using their aesthetics to challenge […]
LGBTQ&A: Heath Fogg Davis
Heath Fogg Davis is a transgender male activist who teaches at Temple University, serves on the Mayor’s Commission on LGBT Affairs, and is a member […]
Pa. Moves to Include LGBTQ Protections in Anti-Discrimination Laws
As it stands right now, Pennsylvania is the only state in the Northeast that doesn’t address LGBTQ people in its hate crime laws – meaning crimes committed […]
Temple University Now Offers Gender-Inclusive Housing
Temple University is offering gender-inclusive housing to students looking to live on campus this fall.
REVIEW: Mauckingbird Theatre’s The Pirates of Penzance Is a Queer Swashbuckler
It’s hard to produce an entertaining pirate play in 2016, and even more difficult to pull off a remake. But Mauckingbird Theatre Company’s latest production […]
Sorry, Donald Trump, But the “Woman Card” Doesn’t Exist
Almost immediately after all but securing the Republican nomination Tuesday night, Donald Trump attempted to explain Hillary Clinton’s impressive four-state win. “Frankly, if Hillary Clinton […]
Sheena Howard on Race, Gender, and the Intersections of Queerness
You’re no stranger to G Philly and examining social dynamics pertaining to race, queerness, and communication. What current projects are you doing to further this […]
REVIEW: Mauckingbird Theatre’s The Sisterhood Reimagines Gender Norms
Who could have ever thought a 17th-century French play could be so gay and gender-bending — and work so damn well as a result? Philly-based […]
How Philly Can Be the Capital of Gender Equality in Tech
If you’ve been watching certain aspects of the news over the last 18 months that aren’t focused on the Pope coming to Philadelphia, the race […]
Studies: Performance Reviews Are Biased Against Women
As December approaches, many companies will once again start the process of conducting annual performance reviews. Managers will tell employees what they did right and wrong throughout the year […]