Harrisburg GOP introduces slate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Pennsylvania

Apparently Harrisburg Republicans have been energized by the return of Donald Trump and his allies to power in Washington. In recent weeks, Republicans in the General Assembly have introduced a series of bills targeting schools, their libraries and librarians, as well...

LGBTQ+ advocacy group Fairness Pennsylvania launches

Fairness Pennsylvania, a lobbying group, launched Monday during the first week of Pride Month.

It will work with members of the General Assembly on the wording of bills geared toward protecting LGBTQ+ rights. It’s the state’s first full-time lobbying group focused on LGBTQ+ issues.

“The launch of Fairness PA will give every person the opportunity to learn about the realities facing our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and colleagues while working towards fostering nondiscrimination principles across the Commonwealth,” said Fairness PA state director Sarah Hammond in a statement.