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Well, they’re at it again — and we need urgently need your help.
Social conservatives in Harrisburg are trying to pass a statewide constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage — but this time they’ve expanded their goal. They want to block civil unions, domestic
partnerships, domestic partner benefits, and more.
Please contact your legislator and ask him/her to oppose the amendment by filling out a quick form at this link.
Thank you!
Dear Friends in Northeastern Pennsylvania:
Recently, I had a lengthy conversation with Congressman Chris Carney (after an equally lengthy conversation with his legislative director) to share my profound disappointment with his vote opposing the passage of the Hate Crimes bill in Congress. He had committed to voting for it several days ago and changed his vote under pressure from conservative constituents and the Democratic National Committee which gave him a pass on this vote because he is apparently the No. 2 targeted race in the country in 2008. I was not at all persuaded by his excuses and I believe that he needs to hear from as many people as possible regarding his failure to deliver on a campaign promise to support both Hate Crimes and ENDA in addition to his more recent commitment to vote for the bill.
If you live in the 10th District, please contact Congressman Carney Today! — Express your outrage at his vote against the Hate Crimes Bill, the easiest piece of legislation to support with regard to LGBT equality. If he can’t even vote to protect us from being verbally harassed and physically attacked, how will he possibly vote in favor of ENDA to protect our right to work? And if he votes against our community on both of these bills, of what use is he to us in Congress?
CALL him at (866) 846-8124 — his office in Clarks Summit. Then let NEPA Rainbow Alliance executive director John Dawe know by sending a quick e-mail to john@gaynepa.com. Include that you called and what response (if any) you received.
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Best regards,
Steve Glassman
Chair, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
ACTION ALERT!
Many people, including LGBT individuals, assume that sexual orientation and gender identity is covered by federal or state law when it comes to employment discrimination and access to public accomodations…. but it isn’t.
Today, in 33 states, it’s legal for your company to fire you for being gay, lesbian or bisexual. And in 42 states, you can be fired for being transgender.
CURRENTLY Pennsylvania has no law protecting LGBT workers.
Your community organization, the NEPA Rainbow Alliance, is working with the Value All Families Coalition to make our state’s employment law fair for ALL Pennsylvanians.
But, we really need your help! If you haven’t already done so … please go to the following link and fill out the form there. It will help us make our case before the Pennsylvania House and Senate.