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Tag: Brian Sims

Posted inLGBTQ, Power

Pa. took a step toward limiting ‘conversion therapy’ — but the traumatic practice isn’t actually banned

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg August 18, 2022January 17, 2023

What Gov. Wolf’s decree means for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians.

Posted inPhilly's coronavirus response, Power

Why Harrisburg is feuding over a state rep’s hush-hush coronavirus test

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg May 28, 2020January 17, 2023
Posted inNews

After 3-year ethics investigation, Rep. Brian Sims vindicated — despite violations

Avatar photo by Max Marin March 4, 2020January 17, 2023
Posted inElection 2020, News

Dems in Philly are lining up to run for state office in 2020

Avatar photo by Max Marin December 13, 2019January 17, 2023
Posted inNews

Anti-abortion activists to descend on Philly Planned Parenthood after Sims’ viral rant

Avatar photo by Max Marin May 7, 2019January 17, 2023
Posted inElection 2018, Power

Why the candidate fighting Brian Sims to rep the Gayborhood is OK with being a long shot

by Sarah Anne Hughes October 31, 2018January 17, 2023
Posted inElection 2018, Power

Can the LGBTQ community take down Harrisburg’s ‘biggest bigot’?

by Sarah Anne Hughes October 12, 2018January 17, 2023
Posted inBilly Penn in Harrisburg, Election 2018, LGBTQ, News

A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for state seats. Is Harrisburg ready?

by Sarah Anne Hughes August 8, 2018January 17, 2023
Posted inGun Violence Prevention, News

PHOTOS: Signs at Philly’s March for Our Lives decry gun violence, demand change

Avatar photo by Danya Henninger March 24, 2018January 17, 2023
Posted inPower

Why aren’t needle exchanges legal in PA? Advocates, scholars and politicians are asking

Avatar photo by Michaela Winberg March 22, 2018January 17, 2023

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