This article originally appeared in Philadelphia Gay News as part of the LGBTQ+ History Month series. After months of deliberation, David Sheldon Fearon wrote a letter in 1959 to the committee responsible for developing the Revised Standard Version (RSV) of the Bible. Fearon, recently deceased, was then a 21-year-old seminary student in Canada who hoped […]
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Ambitious arts initiative uncovers ‘treasures’ created by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Chicagoans
Chicago has no shortage of cultural events—with 77 neighborhood areas and an innumerable amount of cultural communities, there’s something for everyone. Financial assistance from Chicago Cultural Treasures, now in the final year of its four-year initiative, has focused on funding BIPOC groups—including LGBTQ+-centered organizations—so they can continue as part of the city’s cultural tapestry. El […]
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Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8
Celebrating 100 years of local media for and by the community. News is Out, a collaboration of six LGBTQ+ media representing more than 250 collective years of experience covering the community, is launching the first Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 during LGBTQ+ History Month. Tax-deductible donations are being accepted now through […]
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Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?
At a pharmacy in Iowa, a 42-year-old Black gay man couldn’t find a medication he needed. The pharmacist, a white woman, told him they didn’t stock that medication. But while he waited to pay for his other purchases, he saw another customer place the medication he just asked for on the counter. “I felt really […]
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How technology influences and empowers BIPOC LGBTQ+ folks in media
Technology has dramatically reshaped the media landscape, particularly for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. As digital platforms evolve, they offer unprecedented opportunities for diverse voices to influence cultural narratives and representation. Here’s an exploration of how technology is revolutionizing media creation and consumption for these communities. Transformation in media creation and consumption Digital tools have democratized […]
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Love Heartstopper? You’ll enjoy these LGBTQ+ series next
Netflix’s uplifting LGBTQ+ teen saga Heartstopper has changed the game when it comes to queer entertainment. Instead of perpetuating negativity and forcing traumatic stereotypes onto the community, the series answers what it would be like if non-straight adolescents got the same opportunities as their heteronormative counterparts. Is it corny a lot of the time? You […]
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Connecting queer women and friends 35+ through social events and meaningful causes
At 47, Laura Young found it challenging to meet women her age, especially in the suburbs west of Chicago, where she lives. Taking matters into her own hands, she founded Sapphic Before Sunset—a social group focused on creating events for the 35+ queer community-last winter. With the slogan “mix, mingle & still get to bed […]
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GLAAD’s latest responsibility report gives failing or insufficient ratings to most film studios
GLAAD’s 2024 Studio Responsibility Index report was released this morning and shows that Hollywood film studios are still falling behind when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation. GLAAD’s study analyzed 256 films distributed by U.S. studios in 2023, focusing on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters. Films with a runtime of 65 minutes or more, were reviewed […]
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How data helps — and hurts — LGBTQ+ communities
When Scotland voted to add questions about sexuality and transgender status to its census, and clarified the definition of “sex,” it was so controversial it led to a court case. It got so heated that the director of Fair Play for Women, a gender-critical organization, argued: “Extreme gender ideology is deeply embedded within the Scottish Government, […]
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Katherine Barrell and Dom Provost-Chalkley on “Wynonna Earp: Vengeance” and the enduring appeal of Wayhaught
Please note: the following interview contains spoilers for “Wynonna Earp: Vengeance.” Bookmark this page if you want to avoid spoilers until after you’ve watched the special. Wynonna is back and badder than ever. After the beloved show “Wynonna Earp” was canceled by Syfy in 2021, fans fought for over two years to keep the hope […]
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How could Project 2025 change education?
The proposals in the 2025 Presidential Transition Project — known as Project 2025 and designed for Donald Trump — would reshape the American education system, early education through college, from start to finish. The conservative Heritage Foundation is the primary force behind the sprawling blueprint, which is separate from the much less detailed Republican National […]
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Taylor Swift surprises with a post-debate Harris-Walz endorsement
Last night, directly following the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, pop star Taylor Swift dropped an Instagram post that many in the Democratic party were hoping to get. Before viewers and pundits could even catch their breaths after an intense two-hour debate, Swift enthusiastically endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket. […]
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What is the future of America’s gayborhoods?
For years, the LGBTQ+ community has carved out a collection of safe havens in the form of gayborhoods, or gay villages. These areas, usually populated and frequented by members of the LGBTQ+ community, serve as places where we can be ourselves, watch out for one another and live freely among friends and lovers. These neighborhoods […]
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Best colleges for LGBTQ+ students in 2024
As of 2020, nearly 17% of U.S. college students identified as LGBTQ+ Housing, healthcare, student groups and campus safety are important to LGBTQ+ students View the BestColleges list of the top-ranked LGBTQ+-friendly colleges in the United States College diversity initiatives have expanded their definition to include LGBTQ+ students. This is due to changes and improvements […]
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CEO of LGBTQ+ dating app Bindr speaks on inclusive goals
PGN sat down with Mary Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Bindr, a dating app designed to prevent stigma and encourage community for the LGBTQ+ dating scene, primarily among bisexual users. With unique features such as a timeline for users to share their experiences with one another, this is not your typical dating or hookup app. […]
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Gay Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver running for president
Chase Oliver, the gay Libertarian from Georgia who is his party’s presidential nominee, got an unexpected boon August 23, when Democrat-turned-independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the race and endorsed Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. Oliver’s message to disappointed RFK Jr. supporters – who at the time he suspended his presidential bid […]
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Scott Evans, Erin Reed and Lauren McGaughy to be honored by LGBTQ+ journalists association
The National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, also known as NLGJA, honors the work of journalists and media professionals every year with awards in categories such as Excellence in Blogging, Excellence in Political Writing and more. Special yearly awards are also presented to journalists who go above and beyond in their careers and coverage. Scott Evans, an entertainment […]
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18 LGBTQ+ candidates to watch this election season
This election season, hundreds of LGBTQ+ candidates are running for office across the country, from hyperlocal positions to statewide seats. The Victory Fund, “the leading national voice on issues pertaining to LGBTQ+ politics, candidates and elected officials,” has endorsed 325 LGBTQ+ candidates alone. Here are 18 standout candidates to watch this election season, all of […]
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LGBTQ+ people have a troubled relationship with police − new survey shows high rates of harassment, abuse and distrust
The LGBTQ+ community’s long history with law enforcement is so troubled and violent that organizers at some recent Pride parades decided to ban police from marching in the parade. Throughout the 20th century, the police would routinely raid gay bars, rounding up patrons and taking them to jail. Sometimes, the names and photos of those […]
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The beautiful expanse of gender identities
What it means to be transgender has been discussed a lot in American society, yet so often actual trans voices have been and are being left out of the conversation. Many — including within the LGBTQ+ community — hold internal biases against gender nonconformity. Yet everyone has a gender identity, and being able to comfortably explore it adds […]
