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The Guardian, or Authority of Law, created by sculptor James Earle Fraser, rests on the side of the U.S. Supreme Court on September 28, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Al Drago/Getty Images).

SCOTUS ruling marks urgency in push for LGBTQ+ rights in Pa. as more challenges loom

BY: and - July 13, 2023

‘This is going to unleash a lot more litigation to see just how far this exception to anti-discrimination laws goes’ Vic Walczak, of the Pa. ACLU, said.

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Pa. Human Relations Commission announces new LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination regulations

BY: - June 24, 2023

The update comes as the Fairness Act awaits Senate action.

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New national strategy fighting antisemitism is more necessary than ever | Opinion

BY: - June 4, 2023

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the work of a more perfect union continues.

Fairness Act protections for LGBTQ+ people clears Pa. House with bipartisan support

BY: - May 2, 2023

‘The passage of this act of the House is yet another step to ensuring that every Pennsylvanian is treated with dignity and respect,’ Rep. Jessica Benham, D-Allegheny, said.

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The time for dignity rights in Pennsylvania has come | Fletcher McClellan

BY: - May 2, 2023

Twenty-one states have constitutional or legal provisions that prohibit discrimination on the basis of LGBTQ+ status. Pa. is not one of them

Pa. ranks 23rd nationwide for its LGBTQ business climate, new analysis finds

BY: - September 12, 2022

The state is hobbled by its lack of civil rights protections for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians.

The Fairness Act has bipartisan support. So what’s holding it up in Harrisburg? | Analysis

BY: - June 5, 2022

As many celebrate Pride month, LGBTQ Pennsylvanians are continuing the fight for protections from discrimination.

Wolf admin panel seeks to strengthen to strengthen LGBTQ protections

BY: - May 1, 2022

The Pa. Human Relations Commission proposed new rules treating anti-LGBTQ discrimination as a form of sex discrimination.

Pa’s Shapiro pledges to pass nondiscrimination law if elected governor in 2022

BY: - November 14, 2021

'I’m willing to put capital behind getting the nondiscrimination bill passed,' the Democratic hopeful said.

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It’s far past time for Pa. lawmakers to pass comprehensive non-discrimination legislation | Opinion

BY: - June 30, 2021

We all deserve the chance to thrive in an environment where we have the safety and security to flourish in our identity. 

Wolf joins Democratic legislators to push anti-discrimination bill to support the LGBTQ community in Pa.

BY: - June 15, 2021

Midway through Pride Month, Gov. Tom Wolf and Democratic allies in the General Assembly have announced their latest push to pass anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians.

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As states move on anti-trans bills, Pa.’s LGBTQ residents are still vulnerable to discrimination | Friday Morning Coffee

BY: - March 12, 2021

For the folks in the back: Now is an excellent time to pass long overdue LGBTQ non-discrimination legislation.