While most everyone is focused on same-sex marriage as we await the rulings from the US Supreme Court, there is plenty to do in assuring that all gay, lesbian, bi, trans, and queer persons are treated truly equal, and Equality PA is working to advance non-discrimination protections state-wide. From their email:

 In the coming weeks, pro-equality Senators and Representatives will introduce bills prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Did you know that it’s completely legal in Pennsylvania to fire someone, deny them a mortgage, or refuse them service at a restaurant, library, or hospital because they’re LGBT? Every other state in the Northeast has made this kind of discrimination illegal — but in Pennsylvania, LGBT people are at risk simply because of who they are or who they love. It’s long overdue that our lawmakers act to protect LGBT people from discrimination, and soon, they’ll have their chance.

We need your help to ensure that these bills are given a fair hearing and a vote. Click here to ask your Senator and Representative to sign on as co-sponsors of this critical non-discrimination legislation.

At Equality Pennsylvania, we know how important this legislation is. Far too often, we hear stories from LGBT Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth who have experienced legal discrimination and have no access to justice because our laws don’t protect us. Because of these stories, we’ve made this non-discrimination bill one of our top priorities. We’re going to be investing our energy and resources into winning support from key lawmakers statewide, and we’ll need your help throughout our campaign.

We’re already building critical momentum — as both Republicans and Democrats have signed on as sponsors. We’ll need support from legislators on both sides of the aisle if we’re going to win, and bipartisan sponsorship shows that issues of fairness and equality aren’t red or blue.

Take action: thank the legislators who have signed on as sponsors and help us recruit more! Send a message now.

Winning non-discrimination protections isn’t going to be easy. But with supporters like you, I know we can build one of the strongest grassroots campaigns Pennsylvania has ever seen.

Let’s get going,

Ted Martin
Equality Pennsylvania

P.S. Growing our list of sponsors is absolutely critical to starting this campaign off on the right foot. It only takes a minute to send a message to your legislators, but it makes a big difference. Click here now.