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How To: PGMC Auditions

The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus is holding its twice yearly auditions this week (March 6) at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion (6 p.m.). Here’s what you, gay men Continue reading →

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VAWA Now Protects LGBTs

It’s not only good news for American women, but the recently renewed Violence Against Women Act (despite its unfortunate acronym – VAWA) is also good news for the LGBT community Continue reading →

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NJ Teen: I Don’t Want Gay Cure

A gay teen from New Jersey has come out swinging against conversion therapy. Jacob Rudolph, an 18-year-old senior at Parsippany High School, launched a new petition on Change.org urging Governor Chris Continue reading →

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Should LGBT Be GSD?

“GSD” stands for “Gender and Sexual Diversities.” It’s also the new acronym that a London advocacy group called Pink Therapy would like to see replace what we now universally refer Continue reading →

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Q+A with Folkstar Eric Himan

Eric Himan describes himself as a folkstar. He’s also openly gay, recently released a new album and will be performing in Philly on Feb. 27 (7:30 p.m.) at the William Way Continue reading →

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Should Scouts Be Tax Exempt?

Should discrimination be rewarded? That’s the question that’s been on our minds since the Boy Scouts of America announced that they would not consider lifting the gay ban until at least Continue reading →

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How to Enter QFest

Philadelphia’s QFest is currently looking for a few great submissions for the annual LGBT film festival (July 11 – 22). If you’re a filmmaker, here’s what you need to know Continue reading →

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Husband, Wife – Partner?

The Associated Press (AP) has announced that it will now be using terms like “husband” and “wife” to describe all individuals in any legally recognized marriage – gay and straight Continue reading →

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The Supreme Kiss

On March 26 you can show the Supreme Court that you’re in favor of LGBT equality by doing something most of us love to do anyway – kiss. The Supreme Continue reading →

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Lillian Faderman Talks Lesbian Lit

Lillian Faderman is not only one of the most respected lesbian history and literature scholars in the world, but she’s visiting the Philadelphia Free Library (March 7) at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading →

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