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From the HuffPo … “Coal mining was not well regulated in Pennsylvania,” said Hoeffel, “and it is the same with gas-drilling.” Hoeffel has already met with landowners in southwest Pennsylvania's Greene County where gas and coal companies are blaming each other for pollution that killed all fish, mussels and other aquatic life along the 35-mile […]
h/t Slag Heap Pittsburgh's Newest Independent Political Club. What I consider a very important component to remaining truly independent. IV. Voting Eligibility A. Current members (i.e., those who have paid dues within the past two calendar years) may pay their annual dues in full and vote at the Endorsement Meeting. B. All current members may […]
GLENDA has added a unique twist to the Dining for Diversity event/fundraiser…. Buy tickets here I'm intrigued, I must admit. I think GLENDA is wonderful and puts such a positive, everyday face on our community through their volunteer projects. I've had them staff several events I've coordinated and always had compliments from our guests about […]
This is a refreshing take on why the Boy Scouts discrimination against gay scouts and scout leaders and gay people is problematic for all young men. The Boy Scouts' policy is contributing to the problem of prejudice against gays. Although the organization officially denies making efforts to discover anyone's sexual orientation – much as the […]
Good resource. http://thehill.com/resources/lawmaker-ratings The Hill has tabulated scores that Washington advocacy organizations give members of Congress, so you can check them at thehill.com rather than roaming the Internet from site to site. We cite 31 organizations, which is a fair cross section rather than a comprehensive list. Click on a lawmaker's name to see his or […]
You've undoubtedly heard about Fulton, Mississippi — Meanest Town in America — which treated a lesbian student pretty poorly. Never doubt that Pennsylvania can sink to those depths courtesy of our homegrown hatefest, the American Family Association of Pennsylvania. These are the folks who never miss an opportunity to write a letter to the editor […]
Tonight, I made someone's heart leap a little when I clicked an ad on the Slag Heap blog page. I wanted to check out the “Pgh Grassroots” website so I could be in on the latest events and happenings. A little ad-click revenue for the City Paper. Eh. Then I had to register which is […]
Here's the official statement on the gay or LGBT endorsement for Joe Hoeffel from Philadelphia: Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club EndorsesArlen Specter for U.S. Senate and Joe Hoeffel for Governor Philadelphia, PA –Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club, the premiere Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender political organization in Pennsylvania, overwhelmingly endorsed Arlen Specter for U.S. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLANNED PARENTHOOD PENNSYLVANIA PAC ENDORSES JOE HOEFFEL FOR GOVERNOR Harrisburg, PA – The Board of the Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania PAC announced today that it is unanimously endorsing Democratic nominee Joe Hoeffel in the upcoming gubernatorial election. The organization says Hoeffel has been a long-time supporter of reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood […]
This interesting little tidbit came through my inbox today … There is no candidate in the Dem Primary against Jane Orie (40th Senatorial District). Now that she's been indicted, the ACDC is looking for a candidate, and rumor has it that all the people they are talking to are men. PLEASE HELP FIND A WOMAN […]
