
Jeremy Rodriguez
Editor at The Philadelphia Gay News
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1 week ago |
epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez
When I first began working as a freelance writer at PGN in 2015, I always heard vaguely about the transformative work this publication has done since its inception in 1976. This included stories about lesbian nuns and a series about unhoused LGBTQ+ youth. These specific stories were always spoken about with pride amongst the staff. However, it wasn’t until 2023 — when I became editor at PGN — when I learned who was responsible for these groundbreaking stories. And that was Victoria A.
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epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez
Brian Morrison, a sign language interpreter with Hands UP Productions — which provides services for performing arts productions throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond — recently interpreted an Ensemble Arts performance of “Riverdance” at Philadelphia’s Miller Theater. The dance-heavy show is not particularly well-known for dialogue but features a few spoken and sung sections spread throughout.
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1 month ago |
epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez
If the “Harry Potter” TV series was announced before J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views went public, the fandom response would’ve been much more positive. A multi-season TV series that gives time for storylines to develop more fully than they could in eight movies? Airing on Max, which has consistently given us high-quality programming in recent years? Sign us up!Rowling’s views on trans people have left a considerable black cloud over the previously beloved franchise.
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epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez
After four years of organizing Pride events for Philadelphia, Galaei announced May 2 that it will no longer serve as the fiscal sponsor for Pride or OURFest. The statement from Galaei reads in its entirety:“After thoughtful reflection, Galaei has made the important decision to step down as the fiscal sponsor for Philly Pride.
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2 months ago |
epgn.com | Jeremy Rodriguez
You don’t have to read far into the pages of PGN to realize that the fight for trans rights has been an absolute shit show. While there have been fights to combat this on the national level — such as a federal judge blocking President Donald Trump’s ban on trans servicemembers — there are still plenty of attacks in smaller conservative pockets of our community.
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