Gay Philadelphia Journalist, Josh Kruger, Shot to Death in His Home
Kruger had written for The Advocate, Plus, and several Philadelphia publications.
October 2, 2023
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SCOTUS Could Rule in LGBTQ+ Rights Case as Early as Tuesday
The case revolves around whether a Catholic foster care agency contracting with the city of Philadelphia has to follow the city's antidiscrimination law.
May 28, 2021
SCOTUS to Decide Whether Foster Agencies Can Reject LGBTQ Parents
The case centers on the city of Philadelphia ending its contract with a Catholic agency that rejects prospective LGBTQ parents.
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February 24, 2020
NYC Lesbians Hit Philly for Obama
A group of New York City lesbians took to the streets of Philadelphia to turn out the vote for Barack Obama. The Illinois U.S. senator holds a comfortable lead there, but John McCain has fixated on Pennsylvania as the only sizable blue state he hopes to turn red.
October 31, 2008
Philly's Liberty City Democrats Back Clinton
Philadelphia's Liberty City Democratic Club, one of three Pennsylvania chapters of the National Stonewall Democrats, has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. Stonewall's Steel City Democratic Club in Pittsburgh had previously endorsed Clinton while the Capital Region Club in Harrisburg has not voted on the matter. Though Clinton clinched the endorsement with more than two thirds of the vote, the Sunday night meeting was not without contention. Both cochairs of Liberty City are Obama supporters, and according to Clinton supporter Jonathan Oriole, who attended the meeting, discussion ensued about postponing the vote or potentially not endorsing a candidate at all.
March 27, 2008
Man accused of killing gay Philadelphia journalist pleads guilty to murder
Josh Kruger, 39, was shot and killed in his home in the South Philadelphia neighborhood of Point Breeze in the early morning hours of October 2, 2023.
June 12, 2024
Police ID 19-Year-Old Suspect in Murder of Gay Philadelphia Journalist Josh Kruger
They have issued an arrest warrant for Robert Davis, 19, who remains at large.
October 6, 2023
Philadelphia Becomes Sanctuary City for Gender-Affirming Care
Mayor Jim Kenney’s recent directive safeguards individuals involved in gender-affirming care, setting a progressive precedent amid restrictive state legislation nationwide.
October 21, 2023
Supreme Court Rules Against LGBTQ+ Rights in Foster Services Case
The ruling applies to the city of Philadelphia's contract with Catholic Social Services to provide foster care certifications.
June 17, 2021
What Happens When LGBT People Are Priced Out of the Neighborhood?
The LGBT men and women who helped establish the modern identities of cities like San Francisco and Philadelphia are getting pushed out.
September 1, 2016
Court Rules Against Antigay License to Discriminate in Foster Care
The city of Philadelphia was within its rights to end a contract with a foster care agency that won't place children with LGBTQ people, the court ruled.
April 22, 2019
Jason Kelce issues apology for response to homophobic heckler who insulted brother & Taylor Swift
“I chose to greet hate with hate, and I just don’t think that that’s a productive thing.”
November 6, 2024
WATCH: Philly Mayor Signs Expansive LGBT Rights Law
The city extends additional brotherly (and sisterly) love to LGBT residents.
May 10, 2013
Philadelphia cancels Trans Day of Visibility ceremony in 'challenging times'
The trans flag will still fly at City Hall, but there will be no festivities. The city's head of LGBTQ+ affairs was recently involved in a traffic stop she deems unjustified and that may have been a case of racial profiling.
March 28, 2024
Rue Landau Is First Out LGBTQ+ Person Elected to Philadelphia City Council
But Landau says she will definitely not be the last.
November 10, 2023
Philadelphia's First LGBT Liaison, Gloria Casarez, Dead at 42
Gloria Casarez was the first appointed LGBT liaison for the city of Philadelphia by Mayor Michael Nutter.
October 20, 2014
How Racism in LGBT Nightlife Birthed a New Pride Flag
Philadelphia's inclusive flag started as a way for the city to heal after ugly incidents at the city's queer bars and clubs. It ended up sparking a national dialogue.
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June 29, 2017
Moriarty’s bar in Philadelphia criticized for transphobic job ad seeking ‘biologically male’ bartender
A Craigslist listing for a “biologically male”’ bartender at a historic Philadelphia bar draws national attention and condemnation from city officials and LGBTQ+ advocates.
January 26, 2024
Philadelphia Unanimously Passes Hate Crime Law
With statewide legislation to add LGBT hate crimes protections stalled, Philadelphia's City Council takes a step to punish those who target victims because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status.
November 1, 2014
Philadelphia Hikes Boy Scouts' Rent by $199,999
The City of Philadelphia has decided that the Boy Scouts chapter here must pay fair-market rent of $200,000 a year for its city-owned headquarters because it refuses to permit gay scouts. The organization's Cradle of Liberty Council, which currently pays $1 a year in rent, must pay the increased amount to remain in its downtown building past May 31, Fairmount Park Commission president Robert N.C. Nix said Wednesday.
October 19, 2007
Every Supreme Court decision that radically changed LGBTQ+ rights
The court’s LGBTQ+ decisions have given our community cause for celebration as well as cause for despair. Here’s a look back at these rulings.
June 26, 2024