No one charged with hate crime in Philly trans women murders because Harrisburg won’t pass LGBTQ protections
People in Pa. can even use the outdated “gay panic” defense to justify violence.
Posts tagged with Larry Farnese
Local 98 backs Nikil Saval, Bernie-endorsed challenger for Philly state Senate seat
Incumbent Pa. Sen. Larry Farnese has held the powerful Harrisburg pulpit for 12 years.
This left-wing organizer wants to snag a powerful PA Senate seat from Philly’s Democratic machine
Nikil Saval of Reclaim Philadelphia hosts his first fundraiser next week.
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This state senator wants Pennsylvania to ban the outdated gay and trans ‘panic defense’
So far, California, Illinois, and Rhode Island prohibit the legal tactic. Sen. Farnese thinks Pa. should be next.
Indictment doesn’t stop PA Senators from returning Farnese to leadership
State lawmakers are only forced out of leadership positions for *certain* indictments.