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Politics & Policy

Senate passes bill to protect same-sex marriages

It now heads back to the House where it is expected to be passed quickly.

3 years ago

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NPR
Politics & Policy

Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives

An NPR analysis finds that over the past two years, state lawmakers introduced more than 300 bills targeting trans people.

3 years ago

Bouquets of flowers and a sign reading ''Love Over Hate'' are left near Club Q
NPR
Community

The Colorado shooting comes in a year rife with anti-LGBTQ sentiment, advocates say

The shooting, which occurred on the eve of Transgender Remembrance Day, is the latest tragedy in a year that's felt particularly bleak, according to LGBTQ advocates.

3 years ago

Crime tape is set up near Club Q, a LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo. where a shooting occurred late Saturday. (Thomas Peipert/AP)
NPR
Community

5 people were killed and 25 wounded in a shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado

Two patrons confronted and fought the suspect, the police chief said. The motive behind the attack is unknown.

3 years ago

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters following a closed-door policy meeting on the Democrats' lame duck agenda, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle

Twelve Republicans voted with all Democrats to move forward on the legislation, meaning a final vote could come as soon as this week, or later this month.

3 years ago

A closeup of Bill McSwain
Courts & Law

Central Bucks hires former U.S. Attorney McSwain to investigate ACLU’s allegation of anti-LGBTQ discrimination

Many parents are enraged over the decision, saying the district is making “fiscally irresponsible” decisions with taxpayer dollars to “defend” anti-LGBTQ measures.

3 years ago

A record number of openly LGBTQ candidates won their midterm races in 2022. (Mark Lennihan/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

What it means that a historic number of LGBTQ candidates won midterm elections

The 2022 midterm election made history with the most wins for openly LGBTQ candidates. At least 340 candidates have won their races, beating the prior record of 336 in 2020.

3 years ago

Lilly Freeman holds up a that helped her transition at a rally ahead of the Central Bucks School District’s vote to remove books perceived to have sexualized content from their libraries
Education

U.S. Department of Education will investigate Central Bucks School District, following ACLU complaint alleging ‘hostile’ environment for LGBTQ kids

The Office for Civil Rights will begin probing allegations at Central Bucks, which allegedly resulted in pervasive bullying against LGBTQ kids.

3 years ago

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Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum in front of the Florida State Capitol in March in Tallahassee, Fla, protesting what opponents call the 'Don't Say Gay' bill. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)
NPR
Politics & Policy

What’s in the so-called Don’t Say Gay bill that could impact the whole country

House Republicans have introduced legislation that some critics are describing as a national "Don't Say Gay" bill.

3 years ago

The Phillies have embraced a cover version of Robyn's 'Dancing on My Own' with little-to-no recognition of the original. (Phillies: AP Photo/Matt Slocum; Robyn: Benoît Derrier/Wikimedia Commons)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Fans are loving the Phillies’ playoff anthem, except that it’s the wrong version of ‘Dancing on My Own’

A cover of the Robyn gay club mainstay is taking the MLB by storm — only she’s left out of the conversation.

3 years ago

On Oct. 17, 2022, The Wardrobe hosted a free clothing drive at its Old City location for members of the LGBTQ community. Clothing items for all genders and sizes were available. Pre-registration was required. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Wardrobe event looks to ease shopping experience for Philly’s LGBTQ+ community

Local nonprofits and activists met Monday at The Wardrobe in Old City for an event meant to address clothing insecurities in Philly’s LGBTQ community.

3 years ago

Parents, students and teachers rallied ahead of the Central Bucks School District’s vote to remove books perceived to have sexualized content from their libraries outside the district’s headquarters in Doylestown on July 26, 2022.
Courts & Law

Central Bucks asks ACLU to reveal the LGBTQ students behind its federal complaint. ACLU says they fear retaliation

Central Bucks says the anonymity of the ACLU complaint makes it impossible to “intervene.” ACLU says the district has ignored and disrespected those students.

3 years ago

In May, 2022, Central Bucks parents raise pride flags in protest of the string of decisions made by administration and district leadership. (Emily Rizzo/WHYY)
Education

After ACLU complaint, Central Bucks still considers banning Pride flags

The Central Bucks school board will make a final vote on the policy banning Pride flags next month, amid student and teacher outcries.

3 years ago

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A portion of 13th Street in Philadelphia's Gayborhood has been renamed for Jeff Guaracino, the 48-year-old CEO of Visit Philadelphia, who died in December of 2021. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly tourism trailblazer gets Gayborhood street named after him

Jeff Guaracino is known as one of the forces behind the Philly tourism campaign “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay.”

3 years ago

Michaela holds up a sign that says ''Dictators ban books ... not democracies!''
Courts & Law

ACLU files federal complaint against Central Bucks School District, alleging discrimination against LGBTQ students

The ACLU listed more than a dozen actions district administrators have taken since 2019 that the ACLU says have created a “hostile environment” for LGBTQ students.

3 years ago

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