By focusing on the issue of “rights,” we have rightfully framed a part of the issue, while ignoring the fact that this very frame masks a bigger underlying issue. Sexuality, isn’t about being gay or being straight. Sexuality is far more complex and fluid than that.
For her, any protections open a slippery slope to gay marriage, so it is better to keep gays and lesbians, discriminated against and treated badly, to protect marriage.
I have often pondered what it must be like for him to think about having 2 gay children. The first, he could chalk up to my mother, and who knows what else. But the second, was born and raised in a small town, church going family environment. Does that impact how he views gay people?
On the one hand, anonymous phone threats are simply cowardly acts. On the other hand, the attempt to intimidate an organization in an effort to thwart free speech and the open sharing of ideas , is country to everything that makes our country what it is.
As we continue to move forward towards Equality, Liberation or whatever we label our end goal, it will be in our best interest to continue to explore and understand the full spectrum of individuals who make up the coalition of communities, we are referring to when we say LGBT, or GLBTQ.
I think we can count on legislators to work with us, but so often, it is LGBT and other-wise equality oriented groups that must lead the battle and keep legislators informed and accountable.
We have been hearing for months that ENDA will go up for markup and a vote, but it continues to be delayed. Will this Spring be more of the same, or with your help, can we get this moving? If I were asked to prioritize efforts at the national level, ENDA would be my highest priority. and here is why.
Can we use any momentum built in the fight against SB707 to move any of these other bills now?
Does Pennsylvania want to be attracting large corporations like Northrup Grumman? Seems like a silly question, yet the reality is that companies make choices based on a number of factors, bit at least a part of it, is selecting states and locations consistent with their internal policies regarding non-discrimination and domestic partnership benefits.
But I think it is the wrong question to get concerned about.Marriage equality is essentially connected to a broader issue: the acceptance of gays and lesbians.