LGBTQ
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Doylestown shop’s pride flag torn down by man saying, ‘No gay people’
Days after a pride flag was ripped down from the porch of Evolution Candy, the shop’s owners said they’ll replace and continue to display what they call “a symbol that everyone’s welcome.”
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How Pennsylvania’s first trans mayor-elect used a ‘good neighbor’ campaign to win
This story by Spencer Macnaughton, Sam Donndelinger, and Taya Strauss was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. On Nov. 4, Erica Deuso made history when she became the first openly transgender mayor-elect of Pennsylvania, a milestone for inclusive political campaigns. Deuso won nearly 65% of the vote and was part of…
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As interest in women’s sports grows, new bars in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh reflect the shift
In Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, new women’s sports bars Marsha’s and Title 9 are redefining the game-day experience, by offering spaces where fans can cheer on their teams in an inclusive environment.
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Pennsylvania rally will demand protections for transgender health care, same-sex marriage
A group of advocates are planning a Harrisburg rally in late October to pressure elected officials to protect rights for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians.
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Free Library of Philadelphia to host 60+ Pride Month Events
The Free Library of Philadelphia will host dozens of fun events for Pride Month, from book clubs and crafts to concerts.
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Advocates call on Penn State Health and UPMC to resume gender affirming care for minors
Two Pennsylvania health care providers caved to President Donald Trump’s anti-trans executive order by banning gender affirming care for minors. LGBTQ advocates are calling Penn State Health and UPMC to reverse their decision.
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Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban transgender athletes in girls’ sports, but bill faces uphill battle
The state Senate approved a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at the collegiate and K-12 levels, although the Republican-backed bill is unlikely to get a vote in the state’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.
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High school parents push back against PIAA’s ban on transgender athletes
Parents are pushing back against the PIAA’s ban on transgender athletes after capitulating to President Donald Trump’s anti-trans executive order. Advocates believe the PIAA is violating the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Constitution.
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Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania
Two public school districts and several parents have sued the state in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Pennsylvania, saying that the two-year-old regulation is illegal because it goes beyond what lawmakers intended or allowed.
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10 years after legalization, PA Rep says it’s time to modernize laws to reflect same-sex marriages
While same-sex marriages have been legal nationwide for 10 years, Pennsylvania laws still contain outdated wording that only recognizes marriages between a man and a woman. Lawmakers want to change that.
