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Published on 09:22 GMT

America has never kept its promise to gay people [opinion]

By Dimitrios Aletras Jr. For MediaNews Group As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, there would be no nation without a gay immigrant. No republic. It’s a freezing day at Valley Forge in 1777. Gen. Baron Von Steuben rides in on his Percheron horse, …

Source: The Reporter - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on 02:40 GMT

Pennsylvania Lawmakers, Candidates Respond to SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and affect …

Source: Politics PA - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2026

Pittsburgh Lesbian Community Celebrates Past, Present, and Future at the Soft Spot Sapphic Café

On Sunday, April 26, multiple generations of Pittsburgh’s lesbian community gathered at the Soft Spot, the newly opened sapphic café, to celebrate Lesbian Day of Visibility. Throughout the day, music from local DJs flowed out from the open door as the …

Source: QBurgh - Pennsylvania - Left-wing
Published on 12:14 GMT

Eleven women to be inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame in 2026

SENECA FALLS — Olympic track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are among the 11 American women selected for induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame later this year. In announcing its Class of 2026, the Hall …

Source: Finger Lakes Times - New York - Pending
Published on 10:11 GMT

The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63

On Thursday, April 23, renowned political scientist Robert Putnam ’63 visited Swarthmore to deliver a lecture on social, political, and economic transformation in the twentieth-century United States. Putnam’s seminal work, the nonfiction best-seller “ …

Source: The Phoenix - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on 11:10 GMT

Bloomsday 50: A look back at the race’s history over the decades

THE FIRST BLOOMSDAY The inaugural Bloomsday run costs $3 to enter and starts at 1:30 pm — the latest it would ever start. About 1,200 runners, including two in wheelchairs, participate. It is an unseasonably warm 81 degrees that day — still tied as the …

Source: The Pacific Northwest Inlander - Washington State - Neutral
Published on 04:48 GMT

What's the greatest season finale in TV history? See the top 50, according to viewers

Actors Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, and Harry Morgan on the set of 'M*A*S*H' in 1975. - 50 best season finales in TV history In television series, the finale often brings the most important, most memorable moments, with the power to taint the legacy of …

Source: AOL - Neutral
Published on Apr 22, 2026

Meryl Streep on her LGBT icon status: ‘Would we have fashion without gay people?’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 25, 2026

CRIME HUNTER: Lesbian love triangle climaxed in teen's murder

Breadcrumb Trail Links Crime World Homicide investigators began peeling back the layers of the onions, and were stunned when they untangled her complicated web of love and sex Published Apr 25, 2026 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 4 minute read DEADLY …

Source: Ottawa Sun - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2026

May 1: Unions, community orgs plan nationwide ‘economic blackout’ against billionaires and authoritarianism

Inspired by January’s mass strike against ICE terror in Minnesota, a vast coalition of labor unions, democratic organizations, and community groups are organizing a nationwide economic blackout on Friday, May 1, International Workers Day. “May Day Strong …

Source: The Real News Network - Maryland - Left-wing
Published on Apr 29, 2026

Commencement Speakers, Don’t Ignore the Democracy in Crisis

Never miss an article! Sign up for our daily newsletter to get two stories in your inbox every weekday, plus a best-of-the-week roundup on Sundays. Opt out any time. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from the …

Source: Washington Monthly - Center-left
Published on Apr 20, 2026

ACLU of Pennsylvania sues ICE for information on efforts to ‘unmask’ anonymous online critics

Listen to article • 0:00 min The Pennsylvania arm of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit to obtain information from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the agency’s efforts to unmask anonymous social media critics. ICE …

Source: The Porterville Recorder - California - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2026

Reining in short-term rentals | Inquirer Chester County

Hi, Chester County! 👋 With a growing population and limited housing supply, Kennett Square is weighing a cap on short-term rentals. Here’s what it could look like. Also this week, Westtown Township residents aren’t getting complacent about potential future …

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on Apr 27, 2026

State programs steers millions in license plate revenue to extremist groups

This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, a nonpartisan, investigative, LGBTQ-focused news publication. Subscribe here. A LOOKOUT and Uncloseted Media investigation has found that millions of dollars from various state motor vehicle …

Source: Tucson Sentinel - Arizona - Center-left
Published on Apr 28, 2026

Former Florida governor Charlie Crist is running for mayor. How to vote

April 28, 2026, 2:54 p.m. ET Former Florida governor Charlie Crist is running for mayor of St. Petersburg. Crist has a long political history, having served as a state senator, education commissioner, attorney general, governor, and U.S. congressman. He …

Source: Treasure Coast Palm - Florida - Neutral
Published on Apr 28, 2026

Abortion clinic access law takes it on the chin from 90-year-old Soviet death camp survivor

Eva Edl turns 91 on Sunday, but she had no problem delivering a body blow Tuesday to the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Ms. Edl, a survivor of a Soviet concentration camp, described how she was convicted of FACE Act violations under the Biden …

Source: The Washington Times - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
Published on Apr 16, 2026

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, who represents Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District in Washington, visited Swarthmore on April 10 to deliver a lecture on Law and Leadership in the U.S. Congress. Scanlon is a Swarthmore borough resident, and she was …

Source: The Phoenix - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Apr 28, 2026

This Lancaster city church turns 290 this year. As less people worship, here’s how it’s keeping on

First Reformed Church is doing what it can to keep going for another 300 years, including the sale of its historic parsonage, working toward long-awaited repairs and modernizing sermons. On a recent Sunday, the Rev. Dominique Denman, the church’s part-time …

Source: Lancaster Online - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2026

The Militant Coal Miners Who Still Haunt Pennsylvania

According to his biographers, Nathaniel Hawthorne once discovered that he had an ancestor, a man named John Hathorne, who had been a judge in the Salem Witch Trials. Draconian even by the standards of the 1690s, Hathorne was known for berating innocent …

Source: Current Affairs - Pending

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

Influential Women Showcases Gayle Freudinger: Director of Business Development at ProPharma

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leveraging 35+ Years of Expertise to Guide Innovation from Development Through Global Approval Gayle Freudinger is a seasoned regulatory and business development executive with …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Royalton Resorts Partners with Iconic Mount Gay Rum to Celebrate the True Essence of Barbados

ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the highly anticipated June 1 opening of Royalton Vessence Barbados, Royalton Hotels & Resorts announces a defining partnership with Mount Gay Rum, a local collaboration that transforms …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 00:24 GMT

House Bill 2340 Printer's Number 3132

PENNSYLVANIA, April 29 - Sponsors TIBURCIO, SAMUELSON, DEASY, MATZIE, McNEILL, HILL-EVANS, GUZMAN, SCHWEYER, VENKAT, GAYDOS, SCHLOSSBERG, DAVIDSON, FREEMAN, SANCHEZ, MALAGARI, MUSTELLO, STAATS, FRITZ, KRUEGER, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, BOYD, NEILSON, BOROWSKI, …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 21:41 GMT

Secretary Howard Lutnick and Global Business Leaders Announced as Speakers at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Department of Commerce announced that U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will provide opening keynote remarks at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, scheduled for May 3-6 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 22:16 GMT

Government clarifies reports on alleged disruptions during Freedom Day celebrations

Government notes with concern misleading reports suggesting that the National Freedom Day celebrations were disrupted after an individual briefly made his way onto the stage towards President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 17:36 GMT

Korea Tourism Organization Brings Largest-Ever B2B Travel Roadshow to San Francisco, Redefining Korea Beyond K-Pop

“Beyond K-Culture: Travel & Experience Korea” Gathers 150 Industry Leaders at San Francisco Asian Art Museum SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Los Angeles Office today …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Joins Outsider Inc. Podcast

Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins Ian Hathaway to discuss building, leading, and governing with a founder mindset and an outsider perspective. SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Outsider Inc., the podcast …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

Madonna Debuts New Music in Surprise Appearance at The Abbey with MISTR

West Hollywood, California, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a surprise late-night appearance, Madonna transformed The Abbey into CLUB CONFESSIONS to celebrate the debut of its newly expanded dance floor, joining Tristan Schukraft and MISTR for an …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Chicago, IL Personal Injury Attorney Wins 2026 Vanguard Award From Cook County Bar Association

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karchmar & Lambert, P.C. is proud to announce that Attorney Cannon Lambert, Sr. has been honored with a 2026 Vanguard Award (Video Here), a distinction that reflects his …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:29 GMT

NCHE Releases Third Episode of Powerful Hope In Action Podcast Exploring Racial Healing and Human Dignity

A central theme of the conversation is the concept of resilience and the active choice to embrace hope in the face of systemic challenges in America today WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

Strategies for Youth’s Policing the Teen Brain Program Earns Rigorous IADLEST Seal of Excellence Recertification

The national nonprofit’s training equips law enforcement officers to understand how youth perceive, process, and respond to the world differently than adults CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strategies for Youth …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:22 GMT

Triumph Wheelchair Sports Festival Draws Veterans, Adaptive Athletes, and Families to Santa Clarita

Triumph Foundation and LATLC support SoCal adaptive sports weekend featuring quad rugby, wheelchair basketball, WCMX, and community resources SANTA CLARITA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 13th Annual Triumph …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

Emirates Scholar Center and BAPS Hindu Mandir Discuss Advancing Coexistence Among Communities

Emirates Scholar Center invites BAPS Hindu Mandir to IDCT 2026, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global hub for interfaith dialogue and coexistence. ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The BAPS Hindu …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Eradicate Hate Announces Six New Board Members to Advance Mission of Preventing Hate-Fueled Violence

Their expertise will support efforts to make communities safer for all PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Eradicate Hate announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors as the …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 12:35 GMT

Romania and ICMPD host first live simulation to test EU Migration Pact readiness

Exercise at the Romanian external border prepares Member States for migrant arrivals exceeding reception and processing capacities in asylum centres VIENNA, AUSTRIA, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the full implementation of the European Union …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 12:08 GMT

How Does Child Sponsorship Work? A Clear Guide for First-Time Sponsors

Child sponsorship makes a lasting difference, but many wonder how it works. Understanding selection, communication, and programs helps sponsors decide. BREMEN, GERMANY, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Child sponsorship provides a meaningful …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 10:25 GMT

غرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا: اعتراض وتهديد إسرائيل لأسطول الصمود بالمياه الدولية انتهاك للقانون الدولي الإنساني

بيروت, LEBANON, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- تعليقا على اعتراض وتهديد القوات الإسرائيلية أسطول الصمود العالمي في المياه الدولية بين إيطاليا واليونان: قالت فرح الحطاب، مسؤولة الحملات بغرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا من على متن سفينة …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 08:27 GMT

SDG Hero Expands in Thailand as Six-Party Partnership Drives Next Phase of Education for Sustainable Development

Government, Schools, and Community Partners Unite to Scale Game-Based Sustainability Learning Across Samut Sakhon Province 上海, 上海, CHINA, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The SDG Hero initiative has taken a significant step forward in …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 04:56 GMT

Portland City Council Holds First Reading on Foie Gras Ban Proposal Following High-Volume Public Testimony

More than 700 written testimonies were submitted, and 81 people signed up to testify as Portland City Council considered the foie gras ordinance. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Portland City Council on …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:57 GMT

Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province

The humanitarian impact in the two districts was severe: people were left without access to food and essential services, resulting in dire humanitarian needs. According to the authorities and the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:57 GMT

Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians

“Six weeks of hostilities have pulled Iran and the wider Middle East into patterns of warfare that have proved devastating for civilians and the infrastructure they rely on to survive. Any return to a conflict of such intensity and scale will be …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:57 GMT

Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities

The ICRC in Mali The ICRC has been carrying out humanitarian work in Mali since 1965 and has had a permanent presence in the country since 1991 following a headquarters agreement. Against the backdrop of persistent armed conflict, especially in the centre …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:53 GMT

Oxfam reaction to the conclusion of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta

In response to the outcome of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, Oxfam Climate Policy Lead Mariana Paoli said: “The fact that more than 50 countries came together to start developing a path to move away …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

WEALTH UNTOLD Expands International Tour Across Europe and Oceania

Feature environmental documentary to screen at major festivals and scientific symposiums in Germany, France, and New Zealand. CARLSBAD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eclectic Aspirations is proud to announce that its feature …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 21:17 GMT

Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove Introduces Landmark Youth Justice Reform Legislation

The Directly Impacted Child Rehab and Safety Act would align federal law with child rights standards enshrined in several international human rights treaties WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, April 29th …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 19:59 GMT

LAWS Surpasses $9.4 Million with Support from Loudoun County, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, and Community Donors

LAWS launches public phase of $11.6M campaign to build a new survivor-centered Shelter & Community Services Center in Loudoun County, Va. LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 18:10 GMT

Life for Relief and Development Expands Humanitarian Impact Across Pakistan, Reaching Tens of Thousands Over Five Years

Building on Decades of Service, LIFE Delivers Education, Healthcare, and Humanitarian Relief to Communities Across Pakistan SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) continues to …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 17:58 GMT

BACKSTORY PARTNER’S AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY, GO TO THE PEOPLE, NOW STREAMING ON AMAZON PRIME AND OTHER PLATFORMS.

Go to The People is now streaming on Amazon Prime and other platforms. “Every homeless person has their own story to tell about their journey to the street.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The public is …

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