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Teen boy charged for making bombs to attack LGBTQ+ Pride parade, authorities say

Muhyyee-ud-din Abdul-Rahman, 18, was planning to move to Syria and join a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda.

Philly Raises Trans Pride Flag for First Time Today

Flying the trans pride flag in front of City Hall is a small gesture that sends a strong message, say organizers.

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Philadelphia Pride Group Disbands, Cancels Event Amid Controversy

Philly Pride Presents had been criticized for a transphobic Facebook post that cast police as victims in the Stonewall riots.

If You Hate the New Pride Flag, You're the Problem

The brown and black stripes on Philadelphia's Pride flag are not an attack on anyone, writes Amanda Kerri.

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36 Queer Pride Flags You Should Know

There are many, many shades of the rainbow.

Your Gay Agenda

Six Philly events to keep you coming back for more.

LGBT Cops Bow Out of Philly Pride

Following a public outcry, an organization of out police officers will no longer serve as grand marshals of the Pride parade.

Will Everyone Feel Included With Artist's New Pride Flag?

The new flag includes black and brown stripes for people of color and the colors of the trans flag in an arrow to indicate progress, but does it include everyone?

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.

Philadelphia's Transgiving Offers an Inclusive Celebration to Let People Be Their Authentic Selves

Local LGBTQ+ group GALAEI served ziti and hospitality to guests the week before Thanksgiving.

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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Iggy Backs Out of Pittsburgh Pride

The singer, who has been labeled racist and homophobic, tweeted she was pulling out of the festival after LGBT groups withdrew in protest.

Here's How To Celebrate Trans Pride on Facebook!

Show support for transgender rights and your trans friends by adding a trans flag filter to your profile picture. It's easy!

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Pride Flag Gets Redesign to Include Intersex Folks

The Pride flag's original designer advocated for its evolution over the years. The last few years have seen several changes. 

Mark Segal: Clout Builds Community

In this third excerpt from Mark Segal's memoir, And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality, the activist talks about the long road to build LGBT senior housing in his beloved Philadelphia.

On Spirit Day, Stand Against All That Marginalizes Queer People

Spirit Day, a day to support LGBTQ+ youth, is also a day to fight racism and other forms of oppression that queer people live under.

Why Police Should Have a Place at Pride

Banning bad cops from Pride celebrations is understandable, but banning all cops isn't, writes Amanda Kerri.

Sasha Velour: Drag Superstar Today, POTUS Tomorrow?

The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race discusses the "renaissance" of drag activism, the new racially inclusive Pride flag, and a possible future in politics.

How Should We Respond? By Loving Our Lives Even More

Writer and trans activist Hannah Simpson expands on the advice that got cheers outside the Stonewall.

Discover the 30 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities in the U.S.

Were you surprised by any colleges or universities on the list?

Why Black Pride Matters

With so much attention being focused on black bodies, Black Pride celebrations are more important than ever.