LGBTQIA
Enough of the Monkeypox B.S.
No, the virus doesn’t affect everyone equally. This platitude is outdated and hurts public health efforts
By Josh KrugerThe Trans Culture Documenter
The next in a series with Forman Arts Initiative profiles performer/photographer Sa’Mantha SayTen, who uplifts queer trans artists through her studio and her own story
By Morgan NitzHow to Be a Trans Ally in Philly
Here, a look at ways we can all support the transgender community in Philadelphia.
By Kiersten A. AdamsWhy Democrats Lose
A transgender swimmer at Penn is setting NCAA records. Why haven’t we read about it in the Inquirer?
By Larry PlattWhat We Can Learn from the Fight for Marriage Equality
At last week’s Citizen Speaks event, in partnership with Fitler Club and NBCUniversal, Sasha Issenberg discussed his new book, The Engagement, which recounts the fight for same-sex marriage in the United States.
By Jeffrey Fishman15 LGBTQ+ Organizations in Philadelphia to Support
Lend time and/or money to these local organizations working to uplift our LGBTQ citizens by moving the needle on civil rights and social justice
By Isabelle EisenbergKemar Jewel
The Philly native and Temple-trained choreographer has gone viral with dances that celebrate the Black queer experience—and offer hope for all of us
By Jessica Blatt PressThe Engagement by Sasha Issenberg
The author of a new history of same-sex marriage joins The Citizen for an event next Tuesday. Here, an excerpt from the the highly acclaimed book.
Gloria Casarez | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star
All-Star #5: Gloria Casarez
Charlene Arcila | Philadelphia Women’s History Month All-Star
All-Star #3: Charlene Arcila