Thursday, January 17, 2013
A new PPP Poll: 53% of Pennsylvania Republicans Support LGBT Relationship Recognition, but what will that mean moving into 2013?
In 2012, equality for the LGBT community didn't just rain, it poured. There is little doubt that 2013 will be another, possibly greater, watershed year for marriage equality. 2012 brought about an endorsement by President Obama and Vice-President Biden, the Democratic National Committee, and the NAACP. Maryland, Maine, and Washington are now issuing same-sex marriage licenses. The race is on in 2013 between Rhode Island and Illinois to see who will be the 10th state to approve same-sex marriage. Delaware, Minnesota, and Hawaii are likely not far behind. Internationally, France, the UK, and Uruguay are attempting to legalize marriage equality this year. The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up not one but two same-sex marriage cases in 2013 - …
Monday, November 5, 2012
The president of Equality Pennsylvania highlights races to watch for LGBT quality on Election Day
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Monday, November 5, 2012
By Adrian Shanker/Equality Pennsylvania Every election is important. Every time we vote, we are deciding who will represent us, and which values are important to us at the time. This election could mark a turning point for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender equality. This election marks the first time a major-party nominee for President supports marriage equality. From the President on down, here are some races to watch for LGBT equality. The Presidential: For the first time in American history, a major party nominee for President supports marriage equality. Also for the first time in history, a majority of Americans support marriage equality. And for the first time in numerous election cycles, marriage has not been a major wedge …
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Adrian Shanker of Bethlehem is an alternate delegate to the Democratic Convention.
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Sunday, September 2, 2012
Editor's Note: Adrian Shanker is an alternate delegate from the 15th Congressional District at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. The 15th District also sent five delegates -- Allentown City Council President Julio Guridy, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski, Kathleen D. Miller of Upper Milford, Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan and Miriam Huertas of Allentown. Name: Adrian Shanker Party: Democrat Age: 25 Hometown: Bethlehem, PA Political Office/Employment: President, Equality Pennsylvania Marital Status/Children: Partner is Brandon Pariser Congressional District Represented: 15th * What makes you proud of the Democratic Party? I am a Democrat because the Democratic Party is the party that stands up for the middle class, the …
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce will kick off its Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Business Initiative.
Those in the Lehigh Valley who would like to turn back the clock on gay rights can pack it in right now. Game over. The fat lady has sung. I say that because the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce – not exactly a charter member of Queer Nation -- is holding a kick-off event Friday morning for its new Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Business Initiative. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Allentown Bethlehem Airport at 1787-B Airport Road in Allentown. It’s the first step toward starting an LGBT council within the Chamber that would provide networking and other opportunities and resources for LGBT business owners and employees. I can think of few more solid indicators that the gay rights movement has …
Starship Trooper
12:10 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2013
Brian...I painted a picture of the republican I am versus what Tony's perception is of a republican in his comment above. And what is so naive about being as responsible as I am ??? I guess your gonna tell me that the government is responsible for my suceees like Obama did ??? Right ??? more ›