Category: Non-Discrimination
Pennsylvania House Committee Hearing on LGBT Non-Discrimination Today!
The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on HB 300 will be airing on Pennsylvania Cable Network. PCN is available online at http://www.pcntv.com/pcnplus/. It will also stream on the House Democrats website at www.pahouse.com. The hearing begins at 2pm. If you appreciate
Public forum at PSU-New Ken is time to ask about LGBT issues.
I received a blast email from Rep Evankovich about his upcoming public forum. Questions received from constituents will be addressed b y a panel of other elected officials from both sides of the aisle. This is a perfect opportunity to
When Journalists Perpetuate Bull Shit
Every time a journalist uses this type of language it discredits any attempt to portray the bill as being truly about non-discrimination. "Bathroom Bill" kills real dialogue and understanding every time. Even if the journalist feels it is important to
Is Marriage Equality Clouding the Issue of Full LGBT Rights?
If activists truly care about full equality, then we must take responsibility for keeping the focus on full equality. Consider Canada, which has had Marriage Equality for 10 years, but a Trans person can still be fired or refused housing.
Bethlehem Wins With Council’s Unanimous Passage of Civil Rights Ordinance
June 21, 2011, Bethlehem, PA — Following a three hour public meeting, the City Council of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania voted unanimously to send the proposed non discrimination ordinance back to Mayor John Callahan for his signature. The ordinance was introduced by
Canadian Transgender Rights Bill Passes House of Commons
I saw this reported on Pam’s House Blend, although the quote and link below are to original sources. OTTAWA — The House of Commons passed a bill Wednesday that will amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code to
Pennsylvania – LGBT bills die with end of state session
My fear is that Republican leadership in both the House and the Senate won't allow any pro-LGBT legislation to be introduced or out of committee, leaving it DOA from the get go. Time will tell.
The Backlash to the PennDOT action has begun!
They need to generate fear in the reader, and create a false sense of being a victim. The truth is that a YMCA or similar facility is not under any requirement to do anything based upon a driver's license. But
Joe Hoeffel and Dan Onorato to Hold Rally in Pittsburgh
Toward that end, Joe will be joining Dan here in Pittsburgh for a rally/ meet and greet on Wednesday October 6th, from 5-6:30 PM. More details to follow. Joe has been out on the road with Dan a few times
Doylestown Bans LGBT Discrimination
I have never heard a person speak out for Marriage Equality who didn't already live in a place with basic protections against discrimination.
