Arrest Warrant Announced in Murder of Black Trans Activist
Mar’Quis ‘MJ’ Jackson was bludgeoned to death and left to die in a yard.
March 16 2023 12:25 PM
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Pennsylvania
News from within the borders of Pennsylvania and the fight for LGBT equality there. Learn more about past and present obstacles toward achieving equality in Pennsylvania, including hate crimes law, transgender rights, adoption, and other rights denied to same-sex couples and LGBT people. The Advocate also covers the campaigns of groups opposed to marriage equality and explores how gay marriage is covered in mainstream media. We stay on top of developments so that you can stay informed about this issue.
John Fetterman Hospitalized, Receiving Treatment For Depression
The Pennsylvania senator's office said his depression has been severe recently.
February 16 2023 3:37 PM
Queer Prom Targeted by Far-Right Influencers and Lawmakers
The attacks seem to have started after the anti-LGBTQ+ social media account Libs of TikTok went after the prom.
February 01 2023 10:36 AM
Queer Publication Blasts Democratic Candidate for Anti-Trans Tweets
A Pittsburgh-area LGBTQ+ publication unearthed old tweets made by the former press secretary for the city's mayor.
January 10 2023 11:35 AM
John Fetterman, Senator-elect, on LGBTQ+ Rights & the Next Congress
In an exclusive, Fetterman talks about his campaign against Dr. Oz, his ongoing support for LGBTQ+ equality, fighting for workers' rights, and making another most stylish list.
December 12 2022 3:20 PM
Pro-LGBTQ+ Agenda PAC Makes Its Mark With Political Victories
Pennsylvania's Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta sought to "beat beatable bigots," and he says the group helped do just that.
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November 08 2022 10:30 PM
Pro-LGBTQ+ PAC Targets Pa. Republican Candidates Oz and Mastriano
Agenda PAC released a new ad as part of a six-figure media buy in Pennsylvania, describing the upcoming election as a choice between fascism and democracy.
October 27 2022 10:36 AM
A Queer Community Speaks Up for Student After Teacher's Transphobia
The biology teacher in Pennsylvania who refused to refer to a trans student by their pronouns is back in class, but the LGBTQ+ community isn't having it.
October 21 2022 9:12 AM
Pa. School District Allegedly Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Students
The Pennsylvania ACLU filed a federal complaint against the Central Bucks School District alleging it targets trans and nonbinary students.
October 09 2022 1:00 PM
Pennsylvania Republicans Introduce Extreme 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
The bill is more restrictive than the one that became law in Florida.
September 21 2022 6:47 PM
This Gay Former Federal Prosecutor Could Unseat a Decades-Long GOP Rep
The out Democrat Will Rollins believes that his GOP opponent has disqualified himself.
September 20 2022 10:50 AM
Democratic Lawmakers & Allies Launch New Pro-LGBTQ+ Agenda PAC
Pennsylvania Democratic state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta will serve as chairperson of the board for the new political action committee aimed at defending LGBTQ+ rights.
September 01 2022 9:00 AM
Trans Woman Maddie Hofmann Killed by Police in Pennsylvania
They were experiencing a mental health crisis at the time, the same situation as a Virginia trans man who was killed by police in July.
August 26 2022 6:08 PM
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Anti-Conversion Therapy Order
While the order doesn't ban it, it does put a dent in the harmful practice.
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August 16 2022 1:58 PM
Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Lia Thomas, the former University of Pennsylvania swimmer, is the first trans woman to win a Division 1 title.
July 19 2022 1:54 PM
Police Say Man Killed Gay Lover, Burned Corpse To Hide Relationship
Authorities say the victim was shot in the neck before his body was burned.
June 25 2022 4:30 PM
Homosexuality Voted to Be Struck From Pennsylvania's Criminal Code
The state's House voted 198-0 to erase the references to "homosexuality" in several definitions in the code.
June 09 2022 11:05 AM
Gay Trust Fund Heir’s Body Found, Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Murder
Rashid Young, 22, had gone missing in 2019. His ex is accused of stabbing Young to death and then draining his bank account.
June 03 2022 11:15 AM
Mixed Results for LGBTQ+ Pols in Pennsylvania Primary — Plus a First
State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Brian Sims didn't win bids for higher office, but Kenyatta will stay in the legislature and may be joined by the state's first nonbinary lawmaker.
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May 18 2022 12:57 AM