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People attend a rally as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility, Friday, March 31, 2023, by the Capitol in Washington
Politics & Policy

U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports.

2 years ago

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Supreme Court says 12-year-old trans girl in West Virginia can continue on track team

The justices refused to disturb an appeals court order that made it possible for the girl to continue playing on her school’s track and cross-country teams.

2 years ago

A close-up of a transgender rights flag.
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy prioritizes transgender rights as conservative states enact restrictions

The order requires all state departments and agencies to protect patients and health care workers who provide or seek gender-affirming health care services.

2 years ago

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NHL’s Pride nights collide with LGBTQ+ political climate

After six NHL players recently opted out of wearing rainbow-colored jerseys on their teams’ Pride nights for the first time, the league’s commissioner says it is weighing the

2 years ago

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Education

Central Bucks School District spent over $250,000 to defuse anti-LGBTQ criticism

The school district has spent at least a quarter of a million dollars on attorney’s fees and public relations services since May, and the full amount is likely much more.

2 years ago

The Central Bucks School District Board at a meeting on January 10, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Central Bucks School District splits with its public relations firm over alleged harassment of firm’s clients, staff

The district claimed community members threatened the firm “in ways that are, at best caustic, and at worst, malicious and false.”

3 years ago

Philly AIDS Thrift store, known for its whimsical decor style, was voted best thrift store in Pennsylvania by Apartment Therapy in 2022. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Community

Philly AIDS Thrift makes biggest donation since its founding in 2005

Since opening in 2005, the quirky thrift store near South Street has given away its proceeds to AIDS-related causes. This year was its biggest ever.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

This Philly drag show tackles climate change — on ice

Performers hope audiences leave the show feeling “energized and curious” about climate solutions.

3 years ago

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Delaware County plans first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade

Delaware County will hold its first Pride parade in Media. It will hold the festival in Upper Darby the following weekend.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia wants to train LGBTQ people to be board members for local organizations

Named after the late Philadelphia activist Michael Hinson, the city program offers free training with the goal of diversifying nonprofit leadership.

3 years ago

The South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center
Health
Billy Penn

Philly’s ‘AIDS’ office goes away: How a new acronym helps fight racism in medicine

The Division of HIV Health is working to reduce stigma and increase equity — and its name is part of the key.

3 years ago

People line up to attend a Central Bucks School Board meeting In Doylestown, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

Central Bucks School District is considering removing 60 more books from its libraries

The district will review a total of 65 books for “inappropriate” and “sexualized content.” All of the books show up on a book reporting site used by Moms for Liberty.

3 years ago

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Education

‘These are human rights issues’: Pa. school board directors condemn Central Bucks for apparent anti-LGBTQ actions

The open letter states that Central Bucks School Board is targeting its LGBTQ students.

3 years ago

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Parents, students, and teachers rally 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
Education

The Central Bucks School District is buying books to consider banning them from libraries

As part of its book review process, the district is buying books so committees can read them and make recommendations.

3 years ago

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NPR
Health

FDA moves to ease restrictions on blood donations for men who have sex with men

Under the current policy — last updated in 2020 — men who have sex with men can donate blood if they haven't had sexual contact with other men for three months.

3 years ago

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