Colby Itkowitz

Thomas Fitzgerald: Pa. measure to split electoral votes is hard to size up

philly.com — Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 3:01 AM Senate Bill 538 just might be one of the oddest pieces of legislation in the Harrisburg hopper this session. Republican leaders say: Move on, there's nothing to see here. Don't worry about it. It's not going anywhere. Democrats, on the other hand, are making noise and campaigning against S.B.

Lonnie Snowden, Edward Snowden's Father, Calls On Son Not To Release Any More Information

huffingtonpost.com — Lonnie Snowden, father of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, asked his son in an interview with Fox News set to air Monday not to leak more information. "We want you to be safe, we want you to be happy, but I know you're your own man and you're going to do what you feel that you have to do," he said, addressing his son in an interview recorded on Sunday.

Members of Congress strike a pose for gay rights

washingtonpost.com — Photographers with NOH8, a campaign to promote marriage equality, visited Capitol Hill to collect portraits of members of Congress who support gay marriage. The photo shoot comes in anticipation of the Supreme Court's decisions on Prop 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act.

Dent supports LGBT bullying bill

mcall.com — Lehigh Valley Republican Rep. Charlie Dent signed his name to legislation this week to combat bullying at schools, which specifically includes the targeting of children based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Dent's support marks the fourth time this year that he has backed LGBT equality legislation.

Pat Toomey reaffirms support for background checks

mcall.com — On the eve of the six-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook murders, Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Pat Toomey issued a statement reaffirming his support for expanding background checks on firearms sales and said he hopes the Senate can find the votes to make it law.

For gay couple, immigration debate offers hope for a return to Allentown

mcall.com — WASHINGTON - To hear Kindall Goble and Phil Healing talk about their life in Allentown is like listening to a child describe a trip to Disney World. In quick and animated tones, they talk about the plays they worked on at the now-defunct Theatre Outlet, the parades they watched on Hamilton Street and the music that lured them to West Park on warm summer nights.

For gay couple, immigration debate offers hope for a return to Allentown

mcall.com — WASHINGTON - To hear Kindall Goble and Phil Healing talk about their life in Allentown is like listening to a child describe a trip to Disney World. In quick and animated tones, they talk about the plays they worked on at the now-defunct Theatre Outlet, the parades they watched on Hamilton Street and the music that lured them to West Park on warm summer nights.