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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.

Libs of TikTok celebrates while supporters rage after John Fetterman pulls support for Philly LGBTQ+ center (exclusive)

The Pennsylvania Democrat explained to The Advocate that his letter isn’t actually an indicator of his level of support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Philly Sheriff's LGBTQ Liaison Dies by Suicide

Dante Austin, the first person to hold the job, is being remembered as a tireless advocate.

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.

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.

The Constitution, Gay Rights, and the Supreme Court

As we head into June, this exhibit could not be more timely.

20 LGBT Couples In Love For More Than a Decade

An inside look at photographer B. Proud's"First Comes Love" exhibition that explores and celebrates the everyday lives and enduring relationships of LGBT couples and families.

Republican Lawmakers Look to Ban Pride Flags at Stonewall, Other National Sites

Republicans have begun targeting LGBTQ-related initiatives in latest round of the national budget process.

How Are LGBT Groups Supporting Black Lives Matter?

Activists hope to utilize groups like the Human Rights Campaign to help end police violence against African-Americans.

Op-ed: HIV-Positive Women: Discounted, Uncounted

A decade after the first National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, men remain the face of the disease.

Study: Gay Youth of Color Lack Support, Resources

A new study shows that gay youth of color also face homelessness, and racial discrimination.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Announces Major Expansion

A $6.5 million gift from philanthropist Anita May Rosenstein launches the Los Angeles LGBT Center's historic fundraising campaign for a major expansion that would provide housing for LGBT seniors and youth.

LGBTQ+ Elders Face a Serious Health Threat: Trump

The heads of Philadelphia's William Way Community Center and Elder Initiative outline the threats from the virus, isolation, and a hostile administration.

LGBTQ Centers Band Together, Urge Congress to Up Financial Support

Over 160 LGBTQ centers are asking leaders not to forget the nearly 40,000 people they serve each month. 

Republicans Again Try to Use Gov't Funding Bills to Target LGBTQ+ People

Late-night amendment to halt anti-discrimination orders follows a disturbing pattern of defunding LGBTQ+ projects.

The Rise of GetEqual

How the activist group GetEqual came to be.

The Plight of an Asian Trans Man in Georgia Embodies ICE's Cruelty

Activists demand a prisoner be freed from the solitary confinement he's been held in for 15 months.