The Transgender Law and Policy Institute
I’ve added a link in my blogroll for the Transgender Law and Policy Institute. This is a wonderful website with a ton of useful information regarding trans law and policy. Check it out!
Articles by: Thomas Waters
Patrick Murphy is running for PA Attorney General.
As a freshman congressman, Patrick Murphy stood up for the LGBT community by leading the efforts for repeal of DADT, although his credentials as a great leader do not stop there. While many politicians might keep a low profile, he was right out there doing what he felt needed to be done and that is the type of Attorney General we need in Harrisburg right now! Please join me and be OUT at the polls and support Patrick Murphy.
Erin Molchany is running for PA State Representative for the 22nd district.
One reason why I am a big supporter is Erin Molchany’s honesty and he ability to see the big picture as well as push for individual issues.
Ed Gainey is running for PA State Representative in the 24th district.
Ed Gainey values and respects everyone’s rights, including members of the LGBTQ community, and he is ready to fight hard for passage of important legislation.
When same-sex isnt about real people.
The linked story is from the Seattle Times and describes the possibility for same-sex marriage to pass the Washington Senate, however, I was very intrigued by this quote: “The supporters of the bill determine you’re a ‘hateful bigot’ if you vote no, while the opponents question your faith and say you’re ‘turning your back on God’ if you vote yes,” Hatfield said. I wonder how we frame and work towards full civil rights by talking[Read More…]
Liberty City Stonewall Democrats Endorsements
For my readers in the P{hiladelphia area, check out the Liberty City Stonewall Democrats endorsements here.
Pennsylvania Progressive Voters Guide Available
Pennsylvania Progress has a voters guide to assist anyone to understand the various candidates in regards to progressive issues. Check it out:
White House Supports Safe Schools Bills for LGBT Students
HARRISBURG, PA—On Friday, April 20, the White House has come forward to support two key pieces of legislation to protect and support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students in schools across the nation. The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition (PSEC) commends The White House’s bold statement in support of Pennsyvlania’s US Senator Bob Casey’s Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) as well as the Student Nondiscrimination Act (SNDA). The Safe Schools Improvement Act would provide a[Read More…]
Voter ID: reframing the issue.
In otherwords, for me, it isn’t VoterID itself, that I have a problem with- it is the myriad issues that surround it and come about because of the way it is implemented.
Equality PA Issues Statement Regarding Issues at Pitt
Statement of Equality Pennsylvania on the University of Pittsburgh’s Non-Discrimination Policy for the Transgender Community and the Need for Calm Harrisburg – Over the past several weeks, Equality Pennsylvania has been very carefully monitoring and watching the situation surrounding the University of Pittsburgh’s non-discrimination policy and how it impacts the transgender community. We have spoken with quite a few people on what is happening, and among them we have discussed ways to find solutions.[Read More…]