A not-too-scary woke Halloween

3 years ago

Long ago -- when Halloween was for kids, not infantile adults — costumes were home-made, at least in my low-income…

Bait & switch: No enforcement in “Driving Equality” bill

3 years ago

It looks like “bait and switch.” What started out as Philadelphia City Councilman Isaiah Thomas’ “driving equality” bill was castrated,…

Woke Philly mayor trips on diversity in hiring

3 years ago

If this report on a lack of diversity in hiring had put a Republican mayor in the spotlight, I believe…

Trekking toward a gender neutral culture

3 years ago

Adding to California's reputation as America’s nut basket, a new law requires large retailers to create neutral gender sections within…

The Byko voting guide to sensible candidates

3 years ago

In Philadelphia, 2021 is what’s known as an “off-year” election because no mayor or governor candidates are heading the ticket. …

The ACCT Philly sad-go-round

3 years ago

America elects people to the House of Representatives every two years, and Philadelphia selects a leader for ACCT Philly on…

Want to mail in your ballot?

3 years ago

Claiming a need for “equity,” a committee person is asking for drop boxes in every neighborhood. We already have them.…

PGN has done something right

3 years ago

Wednesday was a great day for the Philadelphia Gay News, publisher Mark Segal, and Philadelphia. It was Wednesday that a…

Inside Jon Gruden’s mind

3 years ago

[Disclosure: This column contains offensive language, in context, necessary for understanding.] I probably wouldn’t want Jon Gruden as a friend,…

My friend’s Sunday wedding

3 years ago

My friend missed the Eagles game because he had to attend a wedding. He is a member of an minor…