Election Commentary
Sue Kerr has a really great post on Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents talking about the results of yesterday’s primary election. I encourage everyone to check it out.
Election
The Voter Suppression Bill: Voter ID will keep me from voting.
I have a Pennsylvania issued valid drivers license that will not meet the ID guidelines. I am a legal voter! The Voter ID bill is doing nothing to protect my right to vote! My partner was told that he could use his passport, but why is that? A passport has an expiration date on it but no address at all. Yet, my valid driver’s license won’t suffice? This bill in no way creates protection. Rather it creates hurdles, road blocks, and confusion.
Election Day: Three reasons to vote.
We can not assure victory for Civil Rights by our individual votes, but we definitely guarantee that we will not see Equality for all, if we fail to do everything in our individual power, and that begins with voting.
Problems with the PA Voter ID Bill: the issues have only begun.
The ACLU has an interesting blog post about some of the types of real world problems faced by individuals who simply want to be able to vote. Voting, the most basic right granted to us within a democracy. Proponents of the bill say, it doesn’t disenfranchise voters because anyone who needs an ID can go and get a free one at the DMV. Conceptually, that may be true, but in the real practical world, it[Read More…]
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.
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: