Pennsylvania Drag Queen Story Hour canceled amid bomb concerns
A planned library event in Lancaster became the latest target of right-wing extremists who forced its cancellation through threats of violence.
March 26 2024 9:50 AM
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Libs of TikTok celebrates while supporters rage after John Fetterman pulls support for Philly LGBTQ+ center (exclusive)
The Pennsylvania Democrat explained to The Advocate that his letter isn’t actually an indicator of his level of support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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March 06 2024 2:40 PM
CVS and Walgreens will start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone. Here's when and where
Both pharmacy chains already dispense misoprostol, the other medication involved in medication abortion regimens.
March 04 2024 11:36 AM
Abortion restrictions amount to sex-based discrimination, state Supreme Court says
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled against an antiquated anti-abortion law, with justices issuing a scathing rebuke of the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision.
February 01 2024 3:03 PM
Pennsylvania man rants about ‘LGBTQ+, woke-left mob’ in YouTube video with his father’s severed head: report
A son was arrested after filming himself with his father’s decapitated head, unleashing a tirade against President Joe Biden, the LGBTQ+ community, and ‘far-left woke mobs.’
January 31 2024 3:10 PM
This new LGBTQ+ thrift store in Pennsylvania offers judgement-free fashion
A thrift store in Lancaster County recently opened, giving LGBTQ+ people the opportunity to explore their identities while being "encouraged and built up."
January 29 2024 10:47 AM
Moriarty’s bar in Philadelphia criticized for transphobic job ad seeking ‘biologically male’ bartender
A Craigslist listing for a “biologically male”’ bartender at a historic Philadelphia bar draws national attention and condemnation from city officials and LGBTQ+ advocates.
January 26 2024 12:41 PM
South Carolina taxpayers set to pay for Moms for Liberty-run charter school
The far-right group is opening a school in the state that will be funded with taxpayer money but won’t have public oversight.
January 17 2024 8:30 AM
Malcolm Kenyatta on breaking barriers and making Pennsylvania Black queer history
The state lawmaker discussed his vision for the auditor general position in the state, advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, and the impact of diverse representation in politics.
January 01 2024 11:26 AM
Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Activist Kendall Stephens Charged with Rape of Two Boys
The activist became an advocate for trans hate crime protections after a violent transphobic home invasion attack.
December 19 2023 5:22 PM
Pennsylvania Woman Charged With Hiring Arsonist to Burn Down Estranged Wife's Home
Heather Dibert of Pennsylvania is facing 39 felony and misdemeanor charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, and the man she hired is charged with attempted criminal homicide.
December 18 2023 5:44 PM
Pennsylvania Library Director Resigns After Board Removes Issues of 'Out,' the LGBTQ+ Magazine
Justin Brown quit working for the Northern Cambria Public Library following a heated debate with the library board over the unilateral removal of Out, sparking discussions on censorship and representation in public libraries.
December 11 2023 5:21 PM
Pink Praises Hometown for Voting Out Book-Banning School Board
The new school board president, who had fought against book bans, was sworn in on a stack of them.
December 08 2023 8:25 PM
Pennsylvania School District Quickly Reverses Far-Right Policies Under Democratic Control
People were so happy with the newly Democrat-controlled school board that they tailgated before the meeting.
December 07 2023 1:37 PM
Moms for Liberty Sex Scandal Causes Pennsylvania Chapter to Split From National Group
The Northumberland County chapter breaks away to establish the Northumberland County Academic Alliance, distancing itself from national organization’s scandals.
December 05 2023 11:34 AM
Pennsylvania Democrats Look to Out Maneuver Republicans to Support LGBTQ+ Students
Pennsylvania “cannot have a patchwork approach,” state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta says.
November 30 2023 8:58 AM
On Mental Health and Acknowledging Us, Rosalynn Carter Was Ahead of Her Time
The former first lady's advocacy a lifetime ago has proven her to be consequential in helping the marginalized.
November 29 2023 9:00 AM
Moms for Liberty-Supporting Superintendent Quits and Gets $700K Severance
The Central Bucks School District in Pennsylvania faces scrutiny over its decision to grant outgoing superintendent Abram Lucabaugh a severance package exceeding $700,000 following his endorsement of far-right educational policies.
November 20 2023 10:04 AM
Moms for Liberty and Florida Teacher Schemed to Manipulate Student Book Controversy
An Escambia County teacher reportedly collaborated with Moms for Liberty to get a student to check out a book the group called pornographic.
November 15 2023 9:44 AM
Moms for Liberty Candidates Rejected by Voters in Key School Board Elections
Agenda PAC-endorsed candidates secure victory across multiple states, marking a significant defeat for Moms for Liberty and their anti-LGBTQ+ educational agenda.
November 08 2023 10:44 AM