Mixed verdict in 2022 murder of man in the Gayborhood
A jury this week found Kenneth Frye guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the death of Eric Pope outside a Gayborhood club, yet found the defendant not guilty of…
Arts & Culture
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Philly-connected authors chronicle how ‘Heartstopper’ changed lives in essay collection
The popular Netflix series “Heartstopper” may target a teen audience but the two authors of “Why Are We Like This? Stories of Transformation” — a…
William Way exhibition reframes the Bicentennial era through queer protest and resistance
Each June, Pride month arrives with rainbow flags, parades and corporate campaigns celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility and progress. But a new exhibition from the William Way…
Tito Valdes: From the basketball courts to the court of law
Happy Pride! To celebrate Pride weekend in Philadelphia, I spoke with Tito Valdes, the new Director of LGBTQ Affairs for the city. You can easily…
National
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Changing policy through the voices of people with LGBTQ+ parents
LGBTQ+ families have long been the subject of policy debates — but the voices of youth and adults with LGBTQ+ parents have not always been…
Trevor Project survey shows few changes for youth mental health
The Trevor Project released its first national survey examining the state of LGBTQ+ youth mental health in 2019. It was the largest survey ever conducted…
Trans TikToker Zaya Perysian on Suing Trump and Why Visibility Matters
At 23, Zaya Perysian has brand deals, 5 million TikTok followers and an active lawsuit against the president of the United States. The West Michigan…
Television
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Columns
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Editorial
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Don’t underestimate the power of your vote in local elections
Pennsylvania’s primary election is on Tuesday, May 19 and if you have not made a plan to vote, do so now. It’s not a secret…
PGN 2026 Primary Election Endorsements: Two Candidates Stand Out for LGBTQ+ Advocacy
There are two hotly contested races in this year’s Democratic primary, and PGN strongly endorses both candidates for the same reasons. While their opponents in…
What a viral Trans Day of Remembrance post revealed for Trans Day of Visibility
March 31 marks International Transgender Day of Visibility. It’s a day to raise awareness about the discrimination faced by trans people and show the world…
