LGBTQ
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LGBTQ+ lawmakers renew calls for Pa. Fairness Act after Trump’s attacks on transgender rights
Pennsylvania House Democrats passed the Fairness Act in the previous session. Now lawmakers are renewing calls to pass protections for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians after Trump signs executive orders attacking transgender rights.
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PA mother mourns loss of son on Transgender Day of Remembrance: ‘Our society failed him’
Members of the LGBTQ community mourned the loss of transgender members on Transgender Day of Remembrance at the PA Capitol and renewed calls for the Fairness Act
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What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
At least 36 transgender people have died from violence in the 12 months since the last Day of Remembrance, with the youngest victim a 14-year-old from Western Pennsylvania.
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Pride on the trail: LGBTQ hiking, running, and birding groups to join in Pennsylvania
We’re highlighting some LGBTQ hiking, running, and birding groups that offer a safe, supportive community in the commonwealth state.
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Moms for Liberty is trying to block gender discrimination regulations at dozens of PA. schools
The right-wing parental rights group, Moms for Liberty, is fighting new Title IX regulations barring discrimination based on gender identity at schools across the nation, including dozens in Pennsylvania.
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Josh Shapiro and PA Democrats renew calls for LGBTQ+ protections after murder of transgender teen
Gov. Josh Shapiro and PA lawmakers renew calls for LGBTQ+ protections in the commonwealth’s anti-hate crime law after the murder of Pauly Likens.
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Celebrate Pride Month with these must-read books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom to share recommendations for books by LGBTQ+ authors. Here’s what they said.
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Survey reveals how Pennsylvania can improve for LGBTQ+ residents
Pennsylvanians in LGBTQ+ communities reported what it’s like to live here based on access to mental health services, discrimination, and acceptance.
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New Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ organization renews calls to pass the Fairness Act
Fairness Pennsylvania, a newly formed LBGTQ organization, renews calls for the Pennsylvania Senate to pass the Fairness Act.
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17 Pride festivals happening across Pennsylvania in 2024
Celebrate the queer community at one (or more!) of the many Pride festivals taking place this spring and summer in Pennsylvania.
