Why We Have Lititz Pride: 2025 is Looking a Lot Like 1969
A Familiar Pattern The recent surge in legislative and law enforcement actions targeting LGBTQ+ people in the United States has a chilling resonance with the climate that gave rise to the Stonewall uprising in 1969. Then, as now, queer spaces and events are criminalized, policed, and portrayed as moral threats—and we must once again come ...
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Why We Have Lititz Pride: From Hate to a Call to Choose Love
How It Started In the spring of 2021, a grassroots team —now Lancaster County Chooses Love—sprang to life in direct response to a hate-motivated act: a local resident’s Pride flag was vandalized—twice—in her own yard. In many towns, such actions might have been met with quiet resignation or isolated outrage. But in Lititz, something remarkable ...
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Why We Have Lititz Pride: Our Pride Rises from History
The Legal, Political, and Law-Enforcement Landscape Before Stonewall In the years leading up to June 1969, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers navigated an oppressively hostile legal and political environment. Homosexuality was criminalized under various state and municipal laws, and gender-nonconforming individuals were specifically targeted by “three‑article” statutes—informal rules enforced by police that required anyone in public to wear ...
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Found Family, Faith, and the Intersection of Community Support
Resilience isn’t just about individual strength—it’s about having a community that lifts each other up. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, found families become an essential source of strength, providing not only emotional support but also practical assistance in times of need. However, when it comes to faith and religion, the strength and resilience that can be ...
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Building Resilience in a Challenging Political Climate
The resilience of the LGBTQ+ community is deeply rooted in its ability to create and sustain supportive spaces. From the underground networks of the past to today’s well-established organizations like ours, these efforts have empowered individuals, strengthened communal bonds, and driven advocacy for a more inclusive society. Throughout history, the LGBTQ+ community has demonstrated remarkable ...
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The Legacy of LGBTQ+ Community Spaces in Resilience
Throughout history, LGBTQ+ individuals have had to create their own spaces to find safety, solidarity, and empowerment. From the early days of gay and lesbian bars to the growth of LGBTQ+ community centers, these spaces have been vital in fostering both personal and collective strength. Understanding their legacy helps us see how today’s LGBTQ+ organizations, ...
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Statement From Lancaster County Chooses Love
The past few weeks have been chaotic and deeply concerning. A tidal wave of executive orders and policy changes is directly impacting our trans and nonbinary community members and threatening the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals across the country. We know that things are scary. We wish we had better answers. We are doing our best to stay informed, assess the situation, and determine how we can support our community.
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Lititz Chooses Love is now Lancaster County Chooses Love – A New Name to Reflect Broader Community Service
Lancaster County, PA– Lititz Chooses Love, a grassroots movement fueled by the belief that love is love, is thrilled to announce their new name, Lancaster County Chooses Love, and is poised to expand their services to the greater Lancaster County area. This trans-led, 501(c)3 organization that addresses the growing need for direct services across the ...
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