LGBTQ
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Pennsylvania poised to strike down its last law criminalizing HIV
Advocates said the change would encourage more people to get testing or treatment and reduce the negative public perception.
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Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes doesn’t impact PA … yet
During the last day of Pride Month, the transgender community faced another setback as the Supreme Court decided to uphold state laws that ban transgender girls and women from playing on the teams they identify with.
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York Revolution forfeits game after players refuse to wear Pride Night jerseys
A refusal by several players to wear a special Pride Night jersey led to the York Revolution deciding to forfeit a game last week.
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How Pennsylvanians can celebrate Pride 2026 (beyond attending a parade)
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community by joining Pride events and supporting local businesses, organizations, and advocacy efforts across the commonwealth.
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Bill to block whites-only communities clears Pennsylvania House
The bill that squeaked through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seeks to close legal loopholes that enabled an extremist group to carve out roughly 160 acres in Arkansas for a whites-only community. The leaders of this group, called Return to the Land, have expressed interest in replicating their model around the nation.
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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.
