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Action Alert: PA Anti-LGBT Marriage Amendment to be Voted This Week!

A vote on House Bill (HB) 1434 is scheduled for TUESDAY, MARCH 13 in the House State Government Committee. Now is the time to let your voice be heard. HB 1434, proposed by Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, would not only amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to define marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman, it would invalidate any other type of legal union or one substantially equivalent. That means any discussion of civil[Read More…]

March 9, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, Election, general, Same-Sex Marriage

Corbett’s efforts towards GOP domination progress.

We have known for a while that the Republicans in WAshington DC have been after Obama and their entire purpose has been to make him a single term president. GOP efforts in the states has been geared heavily towards promoting a conservative social agenda such as the efforts to take away women’s reproductive rights. Here in Pennsylvania, the efforts go both ways however. Corbett announced as far back as 2010 his intention to suppress the[Read More…]

March 8, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Election, general

PA Senate votes to suppress democratic voters this year.

Late this afternoon, the PA Senate voted to pass HB 934, a Voter ID bill designed to suppress the Democratic vote in the coming elections. Passing by a single vote, the bill nows goes back to the House because it has ubndergone a few changes since the House passed iut previously. This is a huge blow against real democracy in a state bust slashing public sercvices, it will now spend 5 million (at least) against[Read More…]

March 7, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, Election, general

The Limbaugh controversy.

Truly, Rush Limbaugh is a larger than life figure and so somethng he says can easily catch the media’s attention, and therefore become a topic of discourse. But why will we, as a culture rise up with Righteous anger against a single bully and yet, not rise up en masse againast the rampant problem of teen bullying and hostility towards our LGBTQA youth?

March 7, 2012 — 1 comment — general

NHL stars promote tolerance of gay players.

More than 30 NHL players have taped spots that will air throughout the remainder of the season. “The messages are very simple, yet meaningful,” Patrick Burke said. “It’s variations of the idea that all they care about is winning, all they care about is having the best teammates and it doesn’t matter if the best teammate happens to be gay or straight. I’ve blogged about Brian and Patrick Burke before- when Brian first came out[Read More…]

March 6, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general

PA Senate to vote TOMORROW (Wed 3/7) on Voter Suppression Bill! TAKE ACTION NOW!

PA Senate to vote TOMORROW (Wed 3/7) on Voter Suppression Bill! TAKE ACTION NOW! The Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations is likely to vote TOMORROW (Wednesday 3/7) on legislation that would prevent thousands of Pennsylvanians from voting and participating in the democratic process. EMAIL YOUR STATE SENATOR TODAY! And, if you haven’t already phoned your senator, please call today! HB 934, which was passed by the state House of Representatives last summer, would deprive voters of the right to[Read More…]

March 6, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — Activism

Stacey Gray runs for PA 3rd congressional district

I received this press release posted below, but I’d like to add that I have known Stacey for several years, and I’m thrilled to see her take this step forward! Way to go! STACEY GRAY RUNNING FOR CONGRESS “It’s our turn” 3rd District 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT — Independent Candidate Stacey Gray has begun her campaign to represent the third Congressional District in Washington. She characterizes her effort as “for the people of the district” as[Read More…]

March 5, 2012 — 2 comments — Election, general

Which PA Mayors Will Sign On for Marriage Equality?

I’ve posted before about the Mayors for Marriage Equality, an effort of the Freedom to Marry organization. When this was first introduced, it appeared that the Erie PA mayor had signed on, and then, his name was no longer on the list. A petition has been created on change.org as a way for folks to encourage the mayor to sign on and stay on the list, joining a number of other Pennsylvaniaz mayors. change.org petition[Read More…]

March 4, 2012 — 2 comments — general, Same-Sex Marriage

The Other Men Project: Portraits of Transmen presents “Locally Queer”

Ebba Schmid, local photographer and creator of The Other Men Project: Portraits of Transmen, has put together a show called “Locally Queer”. It will run from March 10-24, with an opening reception March 10 from 6-9 pm. More info on the Other Men Project here: http://www.other-men-portraits-of-transmen.org/ The show and all events are at the Brew House at 2100 Mary Street, Southside Asher and I will be co-presenting a Transgender 101 on March 14th Open Mic:[Read More…]

March 4, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general

Action Alert: PA Voter Suppression Bill Vote Coming.

Late Friday, word came out that we would see a PA Senate committee vote on PA HB 934, a Voter ID bill and a full Senate vote is possible later this week. Like many states across the country where Republicans won control in 2010, the PA GOP has been moving lock step ahead with an agenda designed to harm he re-election of Barrack Obama, and promote a radical social activist agenda that targets women and[Read More…]

March 4, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, Election, general

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