Election

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…]

April 21, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Election, general

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.

April 21, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, Election, general

What will GetEqual end up getting?

GetEqual has a problem with the President’s current methodology, but they aren’t going after the President, such as a picket at the White House. They are targeting Obama campaign offices. In other word, they are targeting my future, and your future. Their efforts may assist in electing a GOP President. Thanks but no thanks.

April 20, 2012 — 8 comments — Activism, Election, general

Romney, Obama, Signorele, and Same-sex Marriage

True, Romney could say, “…my view is the same as the President’s. I’m for Civil Unions but I do not support Same-sex Marriage.” This may seem to be similar to the President’s position. In really, actions speak louder than words. While the President has a history now of taking actions that demonstrate support for Same-sex marriage, such as refusing to defend DOMA, Romney’s actions include flip-flopping, and signing on to the National Organization for Marriage’s pledge.

April 18, 2012 — 1 comment — Election, general, Same-Sex Marriage

Separate is never equal when it comes to marriage.

The more frightening part of bills like this however, is considering the door it could open. We know that underneath the anti-same-sex marriage facade is just blatant rejection of gay people- of being gay as an acceptable sexual orientation. If wedding providers can be considered for exclusions and allowed to discriminate, what is to stop restaurant owners, employers, health care providers…

April 16, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, American Theocracy: Analyzing the Religious Right, Election, general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies, Same-Sex Marriage

Corporate sponsors quit ALEC; Keystone Progress urges PA legislators to do the same

In the past few days, major corporate sponsors of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) have indicated they will not renew their memberships to the controversial conservative organization. Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Intuit and Kraft Foods announced their departure amid mounting criticism over ALEC’s backing of “Stand Your Ground” gun laws, which have been implicated in the shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin.

April 10, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, Election, general

Scott Brown doesn’t understand progressives.

Scott Brown translation: I might vote for your equality sometimes and I might not vote for your equality at other times. Is that good enough for you? Not good enough for me.

April 5, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, Election, general

REPORT: Philadelphia Courts among “best in country”

Note: While only about 15% of my readers are from the Philadelphia area, I wanted to pass along this press release I received today. Attacks on Philadelphia could soon be attacks on Pittsburgh/Allegheny County. Becoming aware of how myths are used to destroy faith in the system is important if we are to combat those who see to take our government away from us. New Report Shines Light on Philadelphia Courts, Exposes Myths PHILADELPHIA, PA[Read More…]

April 2, 2012 — 1 comment — Election, general

The cost of big government conservatism.

Follow the link below to see the whole story attached to this headline: KANSAS SPENDS HALF A MILLION DOLLARS DEFENDING ANTI-ABORTION LAWS Imagine what could have been done with half a million dollars for direct patient care or disease prevention. Instead it went to lawyers to support big intrusive government. This is not the GOP of yesteryear, but more like Big Brother. via Kansas Spends Half A Million Dollars Defending Anti-Abortion Laws | ThinkProgress.

April 2, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, American Theocracy: Analyzing the Religious Right, Election, general

Equality Pennsylvania Announces Slate of Endorsed Candidates for the 2012 Primary

Additionally, Equality Pennsylvania endorsed five openly gay candidates seeking state legislative offices this year. Adrian Shanker, President of Equality Pennsylvania, stated, “In a state that has never seen an openly gay legislator, it is encouraging to see five well-qualified openly LGBT candidates seeking the opportunity to serve, and all in the same year!” The five candidates are: Roy Christ (Dauphin County), Jeff Dahlander (Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming), Chris Dietz (Dauphin), Kelly McEntee (Dauphin), and Brian Sims (Philadelphia County). Pennsylvania has never had an openly gay state legislator.

March 27, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, Election, general

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