Tag: Gender Identity
Gainesville keeps LGBT discrimination protections
As we look at battles over gay marriage and anti-discrimination laws across the country, I think it is important to make sure and notice the victories. In Gainesville, there was a vote, and 58% of the people voted to keep
No Help for the Obsessed
A few days ago I began to gather together content about PA HB 300, especially the myths and exagerated stuff being published by opponents. Today’s addition is neither a myth nor an evocative misrepresentation. Nope. This is just downright stupidity.
Another Baseless Myth: PA HB 300
Here is another baseless myth being perpetrated to stop the progress of PA HB 300, and why the bill is labeled by homophobes as “the bathroom bill.” The fear tactic being provoked is that sexual predators will be able to
Does it Matter if Sexual Orientation is a Choice?
I was writing this morning about the US plan to sign onto the UN declaration that calls for the decriminalization of homosexuality, and the term Apartheid came up in one of the replies to one of the source articles I
Why Pennsylvania Needs a Change to the Anti-Discimination Law
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) supports amending the PHRA to include protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. The PHRC enforces the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. The Act prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and
Why Pennsylvania Needs a Change to the Anti-Discimination Law
Too many of our citizens are not covered by their employer’s policies or their municipality’s laws. Discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, effectively denies qualified individuals equality and opportunity. The lack of uniform
Lessons in Hatred
With all the focus on marriage equality, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that GLBTQ people live their life at risk, and while most of us do not on a daily basis experience that lack of safety,
Why Pennsylvania Needs a Change to the Anti-Discimination Law
Pennsylvania has already taken steps in this direction. In 1975, Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp issued the first state executive order banning discrimination in state employment on the basis of sexual orientation. This executive order has been reissued by each of
Arguments Against Gay Rights Absurd
Well written discussion looking at a number of the arguments presented against same-sex marriage. It is the kind of post I’d like to have written- the kind of things I want to say. Your Voice: Arguments against gay rights absurd
Why Pennsylvania Needs a Change to the Anti-Discimination Law
Business Has Lead the Way Many major businesses in Pennsylvania have employment policies prohibiting such discrimination. More than 100 employers, including some of the largest corporations, in Pennsylvania have non-discrimination policies including sexual orientation and/or gender identity. 462 Fortune 500
