Until the US government do us part: Gay couples await DOMA decision
Gay binational couples in New York City are hoping for a Supreme Court DOMA decision that will transform their lives.
Pa. legislature introduces statewide LGBT nondiscrimination bills
The nondiscrimination legislation would prohibit sexual orientation or gender identity-based bias in employment, housing, and credit in Pennsylvania.
Pa. legislators to announce ‘largest-ever’ support for equality laws
Companion equality bills in the state House and Senate would ban gender identity discrimination statewide.
Philly advocates to protest ‘anti-gay’ Catholic sports camp
A group claims a Lower Merion sports camp run by Catholic group Courage is actually an “anti-gay” conversion therapy course designed to “cure” sexuality.
SundayOUT! Fest celebrates ‘landmark’ year for LGBT rights
Revelers at the SundayOUT! Fest, the wrap party for the 2013 Equality Forum, had plenty to celebrate this year.
PHOTOS: SundayOUT! at Equality Forum 2013 draws hundreds to The Piazza
The 2013 Equality Forum’s SundayOut! drew hundreds of people to The Piazza at Schmidt’s, including LGBT civil rights activist Mariela Castro.
Boy Scouts will move out of Philadelphia headquarters
Boy Scouts of America Cradle of Liberty Council will leave its Philadelphia headquarters after years of litigation over its ban on gay members.
PHOTOS: Westboro Baptist Church protestors
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, along with students and community groups, protest against the Westboro [...]
Mariela Castro granted permission to visit Philly for Equality Forum
Mariela Castro, daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro and LGBT advocate, will attend the 2013 Equality Forum after previously being denied a visa.
Equality Forum panelist Mariela Castro denied visa but show will go on
Equality Forum panelist Mariela Castro was denied a visa, but director Malcolm Lazin said the event will go on, marking a “landmark” year for LGBT rights.