Joe Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ judge
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September 19, 2024
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Pennsylvania state senate votes in favor of proposed ban
The Pennsylvania
state senate voted in favor of a proposed constitutional
amendment that would ban same-sex marriage Wednesday,
although in a blow to conservatives, it defeated an
additional proposal to ban civil unions.
June 22, 2006
Pennsylvania senators: Gay marriage, no; civil unions, OK
A proposed Pennsylvania constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage has been changed to remove a provision to ban civil unions.
June 13, 2006
How About a President Rick Santorum?
The former Pennsylvania senator is primed to launch his second bid for president today.
May 27, 2015
Santorum 'Clarifies' His Support for Bruce Jenner
The former Pennsylvania Senator said that he 'obviously' knows what Jenner's gender is, 'biologically.'
May 14, 2015
John Fetterman Hospitalized, Receiving Treatment For Depression
The Pennsylvania senator's office said his depression has been severe recently.
February 16, 2023
Rick Santorum to Dabble in Movie Biz
"I don't want to preach to anybody, I just want to portray faith as it really is," says the antigay former senator from Pennsylvania.
June 25, 2013
Brian Sims to Marsha Blackburn: Stop Lying About Dems Causing Shutdown
"From one elected official to another: Stop Lying. It's gross," the gay Pennsylvania lawmaker told Tennessee's Republican senator-elect.
December 23, 2018
Pennsylvania race between Casey and Santorum centers on religion
A tightening race for a U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania is heating up as Bob Casey and Rick Santorum appeal to Catholics and evangelicals.
September 21, 2006
Former Senator Prepares to Wed Man — At Age 90
Harris Wofford, who represented Pennsylvania in the Senate, finds love with a man after being wed to a woman for nearly 50 years.
April 24, 2016
Rick Santorum Ends Campaign for President
The former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania's resounding defeat in Iowa was apparently the death knell for his floundering bid for the White House.
February 3, 2016
John Fetterman on House Republican 'Dopes,' Pride Flags, and Mental Health
In a wide-ranging conversation, the Pennsylvania senator talks Pride flags, House Republican "dopes," the importance of mental health, Mitch McConnell, and his devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
September 8, 2023
WATCH: Pa. State Senator: I'm Gay; Get Over It
Outgoing Pennsylvania state senator Jim Ferlo says he's never hidden his sexuality -- but now it's time to come out and pass hate-crimes protections in his home state.
September 24, 2014
New Doc Chronicles the Inspiring Story of Gay Politician Malcolm Kenyatta
Al Roker executive produced Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn, a film that examines Malcolm Kenyatta's political rise.
March 24, 2023
Pennsylvania, Texas lawmakers want insurers to cover detransition care
One bill requiring this is awaiting the governor's signature in Texas, while a Pennsylvania legislator is proposing a similar measure.
May 19, 2025
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
Gay Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Running for U.S. Senate
The Pennsylvanian would be the first Black gay man -- and first gay man overall -- in the chamber.
February 18, 2021
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
Meet the Trans Woman Named Pennsylvania's Next Physician General
With nearly three decades of medical experience, Dr. Rachel Levine is ready to become her state's next top doctor.
January 23, 2015
Trans Woman Confimed as State's Top Doc
The confirmation of Dr. Rachel Levine makes her the first transgender person appointed to a Governor's cabinet in Pennsylvania.
June 9, 2015