Category Archives: LGBT / Gay Rights

Philly Expands LGBT Rights, PA House/Senate Might

Posted on May 20, 2013 by | 1 Comment |

The struggle for equal human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Pennsylvania has seen significant developments this month. In the Pennsylvania Legislature, a bill has been introduced that would outlaw many forms of discrimination against LGBT people … More after the jump →

Posted in Civil Rights, House of Representatives, LGBT / Gay Rights, Philadelphia and suburbs, Senate, State Government

Over 50% of Pennsylvanians Support Real Marriage Equality

Posted on May 8, 2013 by | 4 Comments |

Straight from the new F&M poll today: That means, generally speaking, Pennsylvanians “generally” support marriage equality, 54-41 (up two points from last month) — while Pennsylvanians specifically support a PA constitutional amendment to legalize marriage for same-sex couples, 53-43 (up 11 … More after the jump →

Posted in LGBT / Gay Rights

Rothfus Refuses to Expand Violence Against Women Act

Posted on March 1, 2013 by | 3 Comments |

If you read the press release from Congressman Keith Rothfus’s office, you would believe that he thinks it is “important to prevent and prosecute violence against women.” This is true–unless you’re a women who is a lesbian, immigrant, or Native … More after the jump →

Posted in LGBT / Gay Rights, National Politics, Pittsburgh / SW Region Tagged

Awkward!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by | 2 Comments |

I’m sure Mike Fleck is very grateful to Senator John Eichelberger for continuing to allow him to exist. Hopefully the experience of actually knowing some gay people will help moderate the views of some of the more openly bigoted representatives. Daniel Denvir: Republican … More after the jump →

Posted in LGBT / Gay Rights

Is Montco’s Vereb Plotting a PA House GOP Leadership Challenge?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by | 1 Comment |

Why would a state representative from a moderate suburban Philadelphia district: – Boast of his 100% rating from the far-right American Conservative Union by posting this photo, – Post a photo of himself shaking hands with unpopular-in-Southeast-PA Gov. Corbett on the occasion … More after the jump →

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PA-15: LGBT Groups Endorse Jackson Eaton in Democratic Primary

Posted on March 28, 2012 by | 9 Comments |

From my inbox: Jackson Eaton, a Democratic candidate for the United State Congress in Pennsylvania’s 15th district received the endorsement of Equality Pennsylvania and the Capitol Region Stonewall Democrats Tuesday. These endorsements are a major sign of momentum for Eaton’s … More after the jump →

Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, LGBT / Gay Rights

Lesbian Couple Denied Family Discount at Sports Club

Posted on March 28, 2012 by | Comments Off |

I’m always outraged at this sort of thing: When Michelle Gladfelter of Manchester Township applied for membership at a local sports club, she envisioned her family splashing around one of the three pools or sunning themselves on the 15 tree-lined … More after the jump →

Posted in Civil Rights, Harrisburg / South Central, LGBT / Gay Rights Tagged

Today in Harrisburg: Right Wing Avalanche of Suck

Posted on March 13, 2012 by | 2 Comments |

Today is quite a momentous day in Harrisburg for stuff you guys hate. Republicans are going to try to steal the 2012 election and take the first step toward passing an anti-marriage equality amendment to the state Constitution.

Posted in 2012 - Election or End-of-days?, LGBT / Gay Rights

Tell Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott to Support Gay Rights!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by | Comments Off |

As regular readers know, I’m a fervent advocate for equal rights for LGBT people around the world, and especially here at home in Pennsylvania. That’s why I’ve been heartened to see mayors from around the commonwealth sign on in support of marriage … More after the jump →

Posted in Erie and Northwest, LGBT / Gay Rights Tagged

Allentown is PA’s Third Gayest City

Posted on February 15, 2012 by | Comments Off |

Sam Kennedy’s article on the Lehigh Valley Chamber’s LGBT initiative is fascinating throughout: Census data released last year suggest such changes could already be well under way in the Lehigh Valley. Allentown had 405 same-sex households in 2010, a 55 … More after the jump →

Posted in LGBT / Gay Rights, The Economy