LGBTQ
The Central Bucks School District passed a contentious policy that bans teachers from “advocacy activities” — a move the community fears will marginalize LGBTQ students.
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Pennridge students share insight on their experience with a policy up for vote in Central Bucks School District that may censor classroom decor and conversations.
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Listen 2:08After the Club Q shooting, drag queens say they’re upping security measures
Drag performers, known for their exuberance in the spotlight, have found their spirits subdued in the last month by serious concerns for their safety on stage.
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Killing of local trans activist under investigation in Philadelphia
Jackson's killing remains an active investigation by police.
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People’s Light Theatre has hired a security firm after threats against the group for its holiday panto that’s more LBGTQ+ inclusive than in years past.
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Listen 3:35Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
“This law and the love it defends strike a blow against hate in all its forms," Biden said on the South Lawn of the White House.
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Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions passes House
President Joe Biden is expected to promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages.
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Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, race
Advocacy groups say greater clarity about the terms “sex,” “religious creed” and “race” would be a significant step forward.
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In the closing days of his final term in office, Gov. Tom Wolf is backing a regulatory change that would formalize nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people.
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New Jersey governor appoints first openly transgender cabinet member
Allison Chris Myers, a Navy veteran, will oversee the state’s Civil Services Commission.
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Philly’s William Way LGBT Community Center will undergo $2.5 million expansion
The facility will create office space and barrier-free facilities with the $2.5 million dollars in state grant money.
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Senate passes bill to protect same-sex marriages
It now heads back to the House where it is expected to be passed quickly.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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