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.
Recent Posts
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…]
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.
Pitt Trans Policy: What to do if you have been discriminated against.
I can accept that Seamus is “male” but I am not so sure I accept that he is a man. His gender identity is incongruent with man-ness, but fully congruent with male-ness. I am not sure if a men’s locker room is a place where men (sex) change and shower. I think it may be. I don’t think it is the place where males are, if that makes sense.
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.