The Pennsylvania Youth Congress

PA Courts Now Prohibit Gender Identity Discrimination

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In an update initiated by the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has revised the Unified Judicial System’s non-discrimination policy to include protections on the basis of gender identity and expression. This policy is now in effect at every court under the Supreme Court�

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Pennsylvania Birth Certificate Update

August 08, 2016

On August 8, 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced it has updated its policy on how an individual can change the sex marker on their birth certificate. The new policy allows for a Pennsylvanian to amend their birth certificate's...

June Non-Discrimination Update

June 27, 2016

LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination legislation has languished for over a decade in the General Assembly. A comprehensive non-discrimination law would protect LGBT people from discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations – just as...

Physician General Dr. Levine on World AIDS Day

December 01, 2015

Today on World AIDS Day 2015, Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine held a press conference in the State Capitol to highlight the HIV/AIDS healthcare to be advanced in Pennsylvania. The brief event was held in the Capitol Media Center at 3:30pm. ...

Deputy Secretary Hannah Smith-Brubaker Sworn In

May 18, 2015

Hannah Smith-Brubaker was sworn in this morning as the Deputy Secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA). Smith-Brubaker is the former President of the Pennsylvania Farmers Union and operates a farm with her wife and family in...

Gov. Wolf Attends First LGBT Community Event

May 16, 2015

On Friday, May 15, Gov. Tom Wolf made his first appearance as governor at an LGBT community event. The Mazzoni Center held their annual fundraiser, "Elixir: The Cure for the Common Gala" at the Fairmount Water Works. More than 400 attendees...

Out Candidates Running for Office

May 12, 2015

Next Tuesday is the primary election in Pennsylvania. There are several out candidates running for office throughout the commonwealth in local and judicial elections. None of the state judicial candidates running have shared that they identify as...

Acting Physician General Rachel Levine Awaits Confirmation

May 11, 2015

It is now confirmation season in Harrisburg, when the State Senate reviews and approves nominees for the new Governor's cabinet. Gov. Wolf's first nominees were confirmed today by the senate. The four confirmed were Adjutant General James Joseph,...

Gov. Wolf Calls for Non-discrimination in Annual Budget Address

March 03, 2015

In his first annual budget address Governor Tom Wolf laid out his plans for his upcoming financial plan for the state. During his remarks before a joint session of the State Senate and House of Representatives, Gov. Wolf made a call for employment...