Activism

Marriage Equality: Are We Getting Tunnel Vision?

The other option is for everyone to accept that there are two parts to marriage. There is the legal part, and a ritual/religious part. Gays and Lesbians are seeking equality in terms of the first- the legal or civil marriage. It’s not that some same-sex couples don’t want the whole church wedding, because some do, but that we aren’t demanding that every church honor same-sex weddings. So any of those churches who do celebrate same-sex marriage- that’s great, and for those that don’t, no big deal.

September 5, 2010 — 9 comments — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

The Public and The Private: Where Does Marriage Equality Fall?

Yet, my experience also shows me how successful the anti-gay forces have been in their attempt to define being gay as a choice and a lifestyle. In my opinion, it doesn’t matter what laws we pass- as long as enough people buy into that falsehood, the future for LGBT equality will be a rocky one.

September 2, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

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 now, and the message is one we can all agree on- that for the state to prosper, individual rights and equality matter for all of Pennsylvanians, including Gay, Lesbian, Bixsesual, and Trans persons.

August 25, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies

Tomorrow is Election Day in Florida: Make Your Voice Heard

Don’t be left behind. If you have not already voted, join your friends and neighbors and PLEASE VOTE TOMORROW!

August 23, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — Activism

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.

August 22, 2010 — 2 comments — Activism, general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies

The Role of Open Dialogue

They may always be actively working against our rights. But the folks we need to reach, are our co-workers, our neighbors, and those who fall more towards the middle of the scale when it comes to acceptance. These are the folks who can come to understand the importance of LGBT Equality, and become our allies, and open dialogue can help make that happen.

August 19, 2010 — 1 comment — Activism, general

The Changing Environment of LGBT Activism

Then Walker handed down his prop 8 ruling, and everything started to shift. Imagine if there were 50 there without much organization, how big of a crowd could have been gathered if there was a major push to create a real counter demonstration?

August 15, 2010 — 2 comments — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

Counter Protesting NOM

Countering NOM may make Marriage Equality supporters feel good, and let them blow off a bit of righteous steam, they also totally play into meeting NOM’s needs and help them garner publicity where they might not otherwise get any. Why are we helping them be successful, even if it makes us feel good?

August 10, 2010 — 2 comments — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

The Sin of NOM: NOM Bears False Witness

There is only one valid reason for a person to oppose gay marriage. A person can believe that same-sex marriage is wrong based upon their religious views. Their religion can be against it. And there are two valid results based on this valid reason

August 9, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

Gay Day, Queer Year?

Being truly equal participants in Life, Liberty and all things American will take more than a right to get married. All of us, need to keep that in mind, and need to keep working for progress on all fronts where LGBT’s are treated differently than others.

August 5, 2010 — 2 comments — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

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