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New Facebook Game Allowed Users to Kill LGBT Activists

By Jason St. Amand | Tuesday Jun 4, 2013
A new Facebook game recreates the violent fights that occurred during Georgia’s Gay Pride Parade last month, allowing users to kill LGBT activists.

HomoTech: Facebook Users Beware

By Shaun Knittel | Friday Mar 22, 2013
The social network site reveals a lot more about you than you know - or might want others to know - about you.

What You ’Like’ On Facebook Can Be Revealing

By Raphael Satter | Tuesday Mar 12, 2013
Could "liking" certain pages on Facebook out you as gay?

Facebook Apologizes for Banning LGBT Activist

By Jason St. Amand | Thursday Jan 24, 2013
Facebook officials apologized to the creator of a leading marriage equality page after he was banned for posting a photo that deemed "offensive."

Using Social Media to Prevent HIV Transmission

By Sylvia Rodemeyer | Thursday Nov 15, 2012
Social media has ushered in new ways to communicate with at-risk groups and prevent the transmission of HIV.

Philly Hosts LGBT Travel Contest for Gaga Tix

Friday Nov 2, 2012
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) debuted a new personality quiz that will help LGBT visitors figure out which Philadelphia neighborhood best suits them.

2 Texas College Students Outed by Facebook Loophole

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Oct 17, 2012
The Wall Street Journal reports that two students from a Texas university were outed due to a loophole in Facebook’s privacy settings, which greatly upset the young adult’s fathers.

HomoTech: Facebook Introduces Same-Sex Marriage Icons

By Shaun Knittel | Thursday Jul 5, 2012
Facebook’s new two-grooms/two-brides cake topper icons may seem unimportant. But in a world dominated by social media, the presence of loving same-sex couples is another step in acceptance of marriage equality.

Facebook, ’Grey’s Anatomy’ Win GLAAD Awards

Monday Jun 4, 2012
GLAAD recently handed out its GLAAD awards to Facebook and "Grey’s Anatomy."

The National Park Foundation and Macy’s Work Together for Mother’s Day Philanthropy

Tuesday May 8, 2012
The National Park Foundation is one of five mom-approved charities that Macy’s will contribute to as part of the "Thank a Mom" movement. Find out more about the work of the National Park Foundation and how to help at www.nationalparks.org