Philadelphia Gay News

05/16/2025

The documentary recounts the 1988 student protests at Gallaudet University — the world’s only university designed specifically for Deaf and signing students — after the Board of Trustees appointed a hearing woman with no ties to the Deaf community as president.

“Deaf President Now!” marks the directorial debut of queer Deaf filmmaker Nyle DiMarco, recounting the 1988 Gallaudet University protests.

05/16/2025

PGN is proud to honor these individuals and organizations that exemplify leadership, visibility and service in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

PGN is proud to honor these individuals and organizations that exemplify leadership, visibility and service in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

05/15/2025

The board of Pennridge School District in Pennsylvania approved a resolution calling on Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick to defend the school against possible federal funding cuts.

Pennridge School District calls on legislators to action On April 28, the board of Pennridge School District in Pennsylvania approved a resolution calling on Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick to defend the school against possible federal funding cuts. According to...

05/15/2025

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05/15/2025

Through interviews with student activists as well as recreations and archival footage, DiMarco shows how the Deaf community organized and fought to have a Deaf president at Gallaudet University.

“Deaf President Now!” marks the directorial debut of queer Deaf filmmaker Nyle DiMarco, recounting the 1988 Gallaudet University protests.

05/14/2025

In their appeal to the state Superior Court, the boy’s parents argued their son was held to an impermissibly high standard of proof that a name change was in his best interest. They said a non-trans child would not have been held to such a high standard of proof.

The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently affirmed a Montgomery County judge’s denial of a name change for a trans boy.

05/14/2025

If the bill becomes law, the rule would apply to kids in K – 12 schools and extend to collegiate students who attend public universities.

A Republican-led state Senate passed the Save Women’s Sports Act (SB9) — which would ban trans people from participating in school sports.

05/14/2025

“This is the first time that we’ve had a dedicated spot that we could feel safe and included without having to go to Philadelphia,” said Juls Bergman. “It’s been a long time coming, and it was badly needed.”

Bayer’s Tavern is the safe, inclusive space Juls Bergman spent years trying to find for South Jersey’s queer community.

05/13/2025

“The Court has upended the lives of thousands of servicemembers without even the decency of explaining why,” said NCLR Legal Director Shannon Minter.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump-Vance administration to enforce a trans military ban on personnel serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

05/13/2025

That sense of humor, which permeated and enriched her music, was one of many reasons to love Jill.

Jill Sobule and I had a date on the books for the third week of May but she passed suddenly on May 1, 2025.

05/13/2025

"I think I used Ask Jeeves to search, 'What is a lesbian?'" said Melissa about the earliest stages of grappling with identity and coming out.

Melissa Hamilton is dedicated to helping artists in Philadelphia’s arts and culture scene not only survive, but thrive.