Brian Sims
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PA State Rep. Brian Sims under investigation for alleged ethics violations
Wednesday, May 3, 2017Pennsylvania's first out lawmaker reportedly denies any wrongdoing. -
Out Pennsylvania state representative Brian Sims wins reelection
Tuesday, November 8, 2016"The election may be over, but the work is just beginning," Sims says. -
LGBT people are starting to boycott Yuengling beer after owner supports Trump
Thursday, October 27, 2016Donald Trump's son made a campaign stop at the brewery, where owner Dick Yuengling signaled his support, saying, "Our guys are behind your father." -
‘You beat us… you kill us:’ Brian Sims demands PA. pass LGBTQ rights
Thursday, June 23, 2016"This state has spent far too long putting a bullseye on my back and the backs of the people standing with me," Sims declared. -
Out politician Brian Sims ends bid for Congress
Wednesday, February 17, 2016The hunky civil rights lawyer became the state's first openly gay member of the state legislature when he was elected in 2012. -
Pa. lawmaker comes out as gay amid push for LGBT hate crimes law
Tuesday, September 23, 2014HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania state lawmaker announced Tuesday that he is gay amid a push by legislators to advance a hate crime bill that includes protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.… -
Pa. same-sex marriage advocates keep eyes on state case, federal court rulings
Wednesday, January 15, 2014HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Federal court decisions to overturn bans on same-sex marriage in two conservative states may not have an immediate effect in Pennsylvania, the only northeastern state that does not recognize gay marriages. -
Pa. lawmaker, gay rights groups pressure Sen. Pat Toomey on ENDA vote
Sunday, November 3, 2013PHILADELPHIA -- Gay rights groups and a state lawmaker in Pennsylvania are asking U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey to support a bill that aims to ban workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. -
New Jersey, neighboring Pennsylvania spotlight same-sex marriage efforts
Saturday, October 19, 2013HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania and New Jersey are on tracks that could lead to the Northeast being the first full region in the country to legalize same-sex marriage -- but the routes are hardly parallel and… -
Pa. lawmakers introduce bill to legalize same-sex marriage
Thursday, October 3, 2013PHILADELPHIA -- Two state lawmakers say they are introducing a bill that would allow same-sex couples to get married legally in Pennsylvania.
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