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 …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Patch asks Lehigh Valley readers whether they support gay marriage
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
President Barack Obama has publicly come out in support of gay marriage, the first time in history that a sitting U.S. president has ever done so. Obama made the announcement via an interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America" last Thursday. Locally, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce established a new council for gay and lesbian businesspeople in January. Bethlehem's Adrian Shanker, president of Equality Pennsylvania, told the Morning Call last week that Obama has not gone far enough to promote gay rights and that his organization will continue to push Democrats such as Sen. Bob Casey to support gay marriage. Equality Pennsylvania has started an online petition to Casey. The Call's report includes comments…
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 …
Ronald Lewis
12:57 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012
Thanks to the Patch for including this article. Minds are like parachutes: they function only when they are open. more ›