LGBTQ+ Archives - Pennsylvania Independent

A coalition of over 50 LGBTQ rights organizations and New York Elected Officials held an emergency rally to oppose Trump attack on Trans Students at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, on February 23, 2017; participating trans speakers and Government Officials made it clear that they will fight to keep protections for trans and gender non-conforming people and students in the aftermath of the Trump-Pence Administration rescinding important protections for transgender students in schools. (Photo by Erik McGregor)(Sipa via AP Images)

Health care, LGBTQ+

Most Americans don’t support lawmakers’ involvement in medical decisions for trans youth

Transgender Day of Remembrance

33 trans and gender-nonconforming people were killed in the past year, new report finds

A protester holds a placard during a protest held by Philly Children's Movement against Moms For Liberty in Center City Philadelphia. Mom's For Liberty, a group from in 2021 to fight against COVID-19 Mandates, held their annual summit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and were met by protesters protesting the event and the actions of Mom's For Liberty. The group which is designated by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group, has been a vocal voice in anti-LGBT rhetoric and the push in banning certain books from schools and libraries. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

Education, LGBTQ+, Local, Politics

Convicted sex offender serves as faith leader of Philly ‘Moms for Liberty’ chapter

Parents, residents and teachers applaud as they listen to speakers against the curriculum change during the Pennridge school board on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 in Pennridge, Pennsylvania.

Education, LGBTQ+, Politics

Pennsylvanians are fighting book bans and far-right extremism in schools

Pennridge Central Middle School.

Education, LGBTQ+

Pennridge School District hit with federal discrimination complaint

Transgender Rights

After losing on abortion, Ohio GOP targets transgender people’s civil rights

Central Bucks School District high school student Leo Burchell waits for a school board meeting to start, opening his rainbow colored umbrella as it begins to rain in Doylestown, Pa., on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.

Education, Elections, LGBTQ+, Local, Politics

Pennsylvania voters reject right-wing school board candidates

State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti speaks against book bans during a press conference at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Sept. 19.

LGBTQ+, Politics, State Legislature

State Sen. Cappelletti fights soaring number of book bans in Pennsylvania