Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Sims, the only out lawmaker in the statehouse, said that he serves alongside more than a dozen closeted lawmakers, many of whom co-sponsored anti-LGBT bills. Said Sims to The Advocate: “I serve with over a dozen closeted…
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Out PA Rep. Brian Sims Shares His Homophobic Hate Mail
Out PA Rep. Brian Sims, who recently welcomed VP Mike Pence to Philadelphia with a middle finger salute, shared some of the homophobic hate mail he has received since being an elected official, and you can read them below. Wrote Sims, in a Facebook p…
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Out PA Rep. Brian Sims Welcomes Mike Pence to Philly with Middle Finger: ‘Get Bent, Then Get Out’
Pennsylvania lawmaker Brian Sims blasted Vice President Mike Pence on Facebook upon his arrival in Philadelphia for a fundraiser Tuesday. Wrote Sims, accompanied by a photo of him offering the bird to Pence: OFFICIAL WELCOME: Vice President Mike Penc…
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Philadelphia Mayor: Trump is a ‘Fragile Egomaniac…Afraid of the Embarrassment of Throwing a Party No One Wants to Attend’
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney released a statement on Monday night blasting Trump after the Eagles were disinvited from the White House. Wrote Kenney: “The Eagles call the birthplace of our democracy home, so it’s no surprise that this…
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Straight Philly Fans Head to Minneapolis Gay Bar ‘The Eagle’ to Watch the Super Bowl
The Eagle Bolt gay bar in Minneapolis found itself invaded by straight people in town from Philadelphia who had discovered it bore the name of their team. I can confirm a number of Eagles fans here at @eagleBoltbar were drawn by the name. Including a…
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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Makes Super Bowl Bet with Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus has made a musical Super Bowl wager with the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus. According to a press release from BGMC: “If the New England Patriots defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in the Feb. 4 Super Bowl in…
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Here’s Why Philadelphia’s Diversity, Tourism, and Hospitality Make it the Best Place for Creating LGBTQ Change
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We’re no Merriam-Webster, but if we had to guess 2017’s word of the year, it’d be “resist.” (“Collusion” is a close second.) Now more than ever, organizing, collaborating and innovating is necessary for diverse organizations to continue to make…
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Philadelphia Adds Black and Brown Stripes to Rainbow Flag to Celebrate Racial Diversity: VIDEO
The city of Philadelphia has unveiled a new Pride flag that aims to be more reflective of the LGBT community’s racial diversity. The new flag expands on creator Gilbert Baker’s original design by including black and brown stripes. Amber Hikes, Philad…
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Boxer Yusaf Mack Beats Down Homophobic Twitter Troll at Barber Shop: WATCH
Boxer Yusaf Mack spotted a Twitter troll who had been harassing him for being gay while the troll’s head was in a sink at the LA Clippers barber shop in Philadelphia over the weekend. Mack decided to physically punish the troll in front of cust…
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Philadelphia Human Rights Commission: Gay Bars ‘Created Preferable Environments For White, Cisgender’ Men: VIDEO
The Philadelphia Commission on Human Rights has reprimanded 11 local gay bars for providing “preferable environments for white, cisgender male patrons.” Read the report HERE. The city’s gay bars came under scrutiny last year, after a video showed the…
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