Pennsylvania House Approves LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections

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Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House have approved legislation that would enshrine nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people into state law.

House Bill 2103 passed in the chamber by a vote of 101-100. It would make discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity unlawful in areas of housing, employment, or access to public accommodations. Continue reading “Pennsylvania House Approves LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections”

Senate Votes 60-40 To Begin Reopening Govt + More News

Senate votes 60-40 in favor of possibly reopening federal government

Some news items for you as we close out the weekend:

New York Times: In a 60-to-40 vote on Sunday night, the Senate cleared the way for a spending deal to end the government shutdown. A group of Democrats broke their party’s blockade to vote with Republicans.

Pink News: As the Supreme Court decides whether to hear a case that threatens marriage equality, research published earlier this week found that 65.8% of Americans support same-sex couples’ right to marry. Continue reading “Senate Votes 60-40 To Begin Reopening Govt + More News”

Art Museum Cancels Black & LGBTQ Exhibitions Citing Anti-DEI Orders + More News

Art Museum of the Americas (photo: By ajay_suresh - Art Museum of the Americas, CC BY 2.0)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: The Art Museum of the Americas in Washington, D.C., has canceled two major exhibitions showcasing Black and LGBTQ+ artists, citing executive orders from Donald Trump targeting DEI initiatives. Continue reading “Art Museum Cancels Black & LGBTQ Exhibitions Citing Anti-DEI Orders + More News”

Protecting Same-Sex Marriage In Pennsylvania + More News

Chambersburg is poised to be the first borough to rescind LGBTQ protections in Pennsylvania.

Some news items you might have missed: • Philadelphia Gay News: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that would protect same-sex marriage in the commonwealth by repealing outdated language that remains in the state’s law that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. Continue reading “Protecting Same-Sex Marriage In Pennsylvania + More News”

Woman Sues Over All-Male Policy At Gay Clothing-Optional Resort + More News

(image via Island House official website)
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: A Florida woman has filed a complaint alleging she was discriminated against by the Key West resort Island House because she wasn’t allowed to stay the all-male, clothing-optional hotel. Continue reading “Woman Sues Over All-Male Policy At Gay Clothing-Optional Resort + More News”

Sam Smith & Kim Petras Make Billboard History + More News

Sam Smith & Kim Petras (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: This week, Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ hit song “Unholy” reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. According to Billboard, Smith and Petras are “the first publicly non-binary and transgender soloists, respectively, to top the Hot 100.” Continue reading “Sam Smith & Kim Petras Make Billboard History + More News”