Tag: Non-Discrimination
You Can Marry, But You Can’t Work!
The other day, I wrote a blog entry about Pennsylvania’s Senator Leach who wants to introduce a Marriage Equality Bill in the PA Senate, which is heavily republican. This suggests it hasn’t much chance of passage although you never know/
Are Gay Rights Doomed in Pennsylvania?
OK, so this post will most likely be confusing to read, but please just deal with it. I started writing this on May 27, then added some text on the 28th, and then let it sit. so, any “time” references
Same old, same old: Gays are scapegoats in a state marriage bill
Lawmakers should reject this effort to keep Pennsylvania firmly rooted in the past just when changing attitudes are making other parts of the country more tolerant. Even if courts were to overthrow the 1996 law, what possible effect would it
Reply to Tina
Thanks for your comment Tina! You asked about the current status of PA HB 300. PA HB 300 is a legislation to expand PA’s existing nondiscrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. It has strong support
Civil Rights Coalition calls Constitutional Amendment on Marriage a “Divisive Distractionâ€
(Harrisburg) As marriage equality for same-sex couples gains momentum in other states, advocates across Pennsylvania today condemned state legislators who intend to introduce a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as solely between one man and one woman.  The Value All Families
GLTBQ Civil rights: How you can change government for your rights.
GLTBQ Civil rights: How you can change government for your rights. A town hall forum and training session. Co-sponsored by Equality Advocates PA, Pittsburgh PFLAG, Steel City Stonewall Democrats, thomascwaters.com, and the Women’s Law Project. A groundswell of activity is happening across the country to
Today is Ethan’s Day!
The linked story is from yesterday, and is about a 9 year old boy who has organized a Marriage Equality rally! Â Well worth reading! For all of my over-10-year-old readers: what’s up? Â If this kid and decide to take action
Illinois Family Institute Recants Hate Crimes Lies
The language used by the Illinois Family Institute has also found it’s way into some discussions here in Pennsylvania in regards to PA HB 300. Some have tried to argue that protection based on sexual orientation is too broad and
Answering Kate’s Question
Kate asked: Do you think HB300 would have more support if the “gender identity†portions were excluded? Thanks for a good question! I think that the general public understands “sexual orientation” better than “gender identity and expression” and in that
