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Philly’s Perfect Score for LGBT Equality

Let’s face it, usually Philly ranks pretty low in the national ratings (we’ve been called everything from the ugliest to fattest city in America). But […]

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Philly Could Offer Incentives for LGBT Health Plans

For Councilman James Kenney, offering new health care protections for same-sex couples simply makes good financial sense. That’s why he’s introduced a bill that would […]

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Sims Makes Appointments

State Representative-Elect Brian Sims, the Commonwealth’s first openly gay member of the legislature, made two key staff appointments. He named Mason Lane as his chief of […]

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The Fiscal Cliff’s Dire for LGBT Americans

We’ve been hearing predictions about the so-called fiscal cliff that threatens to turn much of the economy upside-down if the U.S. government doesn’t start agreeing […]

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When I Enter the Voting Booth, I Won’t Be Alone

As a member of media, I try my best (publicly at least) to remain impartial in regards to politics. Those who know me, know me. […]

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Romney Will Turn Back LGBT Rights

When the Log Cabin Republicans endorsed Mitt Romney this week, many LGBT voters may have found themselves scratching their heads. And for good reason. The […]

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Log Cabins Endorse Romney

The Log Cabin Republicans have today endorsed Mitt Romney for president.

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Congress is Out of Touch

Human Right Campaign (HRC) says Congress is out of touch with LGBT issues in a new scorecard ranking of America’s top politicians.

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How Did You Meet?

A new video for MarriageEquality.org talks to couples about how they fell in love and what it means to have their relationships recognized.

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I Survived Ex-Gay Therapy

A former ex-gay therapy patient speaks out about the horrors of conversion, or reparative, therapy.

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Bill Would Ban Anti-Gay Therapy

Rep. Babette Josephs has introduced a bill in Pennsylvania that would ban anti-gay reparative or conversion therapy for minors. If it passes, PA could become the second state in the nation to legislate against the practice. California passed a similar law this month.

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Equality PA Endorses Candidates

Equality Pennsylvania has this week endorsed its candidates in the 2012 General Election. “We have candidates we are supporting from across the state, from the […]

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Bruce Springsteen’s Gay Marriage Ad

Bruce Springsteen lends his support to marriage equality in four states this election year, calling it a civil rights issue.

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California Bans Reparative Therapy

The State of California becomes the first state to ban reparative therapy – or praying the gay away – to minors under the age of 18.

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Facts About Gay Marriage in PA

While the current status for gay marriage in Pennsylvania is behind other states this election year – four of which are voting on marriage equality […]