Tipping Point for Freedom to Marry in Pennsylvania?
Posted on Jun 27, 2009 at 05:54 pm
The Examiner.com
June 26, 2009
The most recent public-opinion survey, from Muhlenberg College and the Allentown Morning Call, published earlier this month, showed that backing for marriage equality in the Keystone State increased from 35 percent in 2004 to 42 percent. Jeff Lax and Justin Phillips of Columbia University place Pennsylvania well above average in its acceptance of the freedom to marry. Using polling, statistical analysis and ranking several factors Phillips and Lax rank Pa. seventeenth out of fifty states. [link]
June 26, 2009
The most recent public-opinion survey, from Muhlenberg College and the Allentown Morning Call, published earlier this month, showed that backing for marriage equality in the Keystone State increased from 35 percent in 2004 to 42 percent. Jeff Lax and Justin Phillips of Columbia University place Pennsylvania well above average in its acceptance of the freedom to marry. Using polling, statistical analysis and ranking several factors Phillips and Lax rank Pa. seventeenth out of fifty states. [link]
Pennsylvania Marriage Equality Debate on WHYY Friday AM
Posted on Jun 18, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents
June 18, 2009
Senator Daylin Leach, author of Pennsylvania's Marriage Equality legislation, will debate Senator John Eichelberger (R- Blair County), author of the so-called "Marriage Protection Amendment" this Friday on Philadelphia's WHYY at 10 AM. The debate will air on the program, Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane. Internet listeners can tune in here to listen live. Tune in to WHYY on Friday (or check out the podcast when it is archived) for insight into this intriguing dialogue. [Link]
June 18, 2009
Senator Daylin Leach, author of Pennsylvania's Marriage Equality legislation, will debate Senator John Eichelberger (R- Blair County), author of the so-called "Marriage Protection Amendment" this Friday on Philadelphia's WHYY at 10 AM. The debate will air on the program, Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane. Internet listeners can tune in here to listen live. Tune in to WHYY on Friday (or check out the podcast when it is archived) for insight into this intriguing dialogue. [Link]
The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: My Marriage Equality Bill
Posted on Jun 04, 2009 at 01:08 pm
The Philadelphia Inquirer
June 4, 2009
Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach discusses the freedom to marry legislation he plans to introduce to the state Legislature: "My hope is that by introducing this bill now, we'll start the discussion to bring the day of equality closer."[Link]
June 4, 2009
Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach discusses the freedom to marry legislation he plans to introduce to the state Legislature: "My hope is that by introducing this bill now, we'll start the discussion to bring the day of equality closer."[Link]
Pa. Senate to Mull Conflicting Measures on Freedom to Marry
Posted on Jun 03, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Philadelphia Inquirer
June 3, 2009
Hoping to capture the pro-marriage momentum in other state legislatures, Sen. Daylin Leach (D., Montgomery) today introduced the state's first bill to legalize the freedom to marry for gay couples. "The timing is right for Pennsylvania to be part of the national discussion," Leach said. "I want to make sure the discussion is not lopsided, that gay people know someone is fighting for them." [link]
June 3, 2009
Hoping to capture the pro-marriage momentum in other state legislatures, Sen. Daylin Leach (D., Montgomery) today introduced the state's first bill to legalize the freedom to marry for gay couples. "The timing is right for Pennsylvania to be part of the national discussion," Leach said. "I want to make sure the discussion is not lopsided, that gay people know someone is fighting for them." [link]
PA senator to introduce bill for equal marriage rights
Posted on May 27, 2009 at 04:36 pm
Observer-Reporter
May 27, 2009
Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Delaware/Montgomery, announced Wednesday that he plans to introduce a bill that would offer ful and equal marriage rights to same-sex couples in the state. Under this new legislation, Pennsylvania would also recognize same-sex marriages conducted in other states. [Link]
May 27, 2009
Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Delaware/Montgomery, announced Wednesday that he plans to introduce a bill that would offer ful and equal marriage rights to same-sex couples in the state. Under this new legislation, Pennsylvania would also recognize same-sex marriages conducted in other states. [Link]
Study says New York Latinos support marriage equality
Posted on May 05, 2009 at 04:20 pm
Times Union
May 5, 2009
The University at Albany released a study on Tuesday polling the Hispanic population of New York and surrounding states. The New York Latino Research and Resources Network (NYLARNet) surveyed more than 1,200 Hispanics in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Jose Cruz, director of NYLARNet, said the study found half of Latinos in those states supported marriage equality or civil unions despite only 18 percent identifying themselves as liberal. (Link)
May 5, 2009
The University at Albany released a study on Tuesday polling the Hispanic population of New York and surrounding states. The New York Latino Research and Resources Network (NYLARNet) surveyed more than 1,200 Hispanics in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Jose Cruz, director of NYLARNet, said the study found half of Latinos in those states supported marriage equality or civil unions despite only 18 percent identifying themselves as liberal. (Link)
Filmmakers roll tape on small-town documentary
Posted on Feb 10, 2009 at 06:39 pm
The Philadelphia Gay News
February 6, 2009
In their forthcoming documentary, “Out in the Silence,” D.C. filmmakers Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer chronicle the lives of several LGBT residents of Oil City, Wilson’s hometown, after the couple published their wedding announcement in the local paper -- and ignited a firestorm. [Link]
February 6, 2009
In their forthcoming documentary, “Out in the Silence,” D.C. filmmakers Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer chronicle the lives of several LGBT residents of Oil City, Wilson’s hometown, after the couple published their wedding announcement in the local paper -- and ignited a firestorm. [Link]
The Next Page: Marriage—an informed conversation
Posted on Sep 22, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
September 21, 2008
On Saturday, citizens across the state will gather at four universities to address a question that has occupied legislatures and courts across America for much of the last decade: Who should be allowed to marry? (Link)
September 21, 2008
On Saturday, citizens across the state will gather at four universities to address a question that has occupied legislatures and courts across America for much of the last decade: Who should be allowed to marry? (Link)
Anti-gay marriage ban likely dead in PA Senate
Posted on May 07, 2008 at 03:13 pm
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 7, 2008
Faced with staunch opposition in the House, Pennsylvania Senators who sponsored anti-marriage legislation asked to table the bill indefinitely. (Link)
May 7, 2008
Faced with staunch opposition in the House, Pennsylvania Senators who sponsored anti-marriage legislation asked to table the bill indefinitely. (Link)
Gay marriage ban moves to full Senate
Posted on May 06, 2008 at 11:53 am
Patriot News
May 5, 2008
Pennsylvanians and lawmakers rally to protect marriage as an anti-marriage constitutional amendment is expected to be brought for a vote on Wednesday in the state Senate. (Link)
May 5, 2008
Pennsylvanians and lawmakers rally to protect marriage as an anti-marriage constitutional amendment is expected to be brought for a vote on Wednesday in the state Senate. (Link)