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On Our Radar – Brian Sims, Gay Feminist

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:53 AM April 28, 2013
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“Each of us put our hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. We did not place our hands on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible.” — Brian Sims, who is On Our Radar.

Civil Rights

Gay Representative To Anti-Equality Senator Casey: Your Voice Is Silent. And I Am Angry.

by J. Rudy Flesher ● 2:01 PM March 28, 2013
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This week, as Facebook turned red with LGBT people and our allies supporting civil full marriage equality, it seems like Democratic Senators have been falling over themselves to finally come out in favor of marriage equality. Senators Begich (AK), Hagan (NC), McCaskill (MO) Rockefeller (WV), Tester (MT), Warner (VA) all announced their support this week. [...]

News

Pennsylvania Just Got Their First Openly Gay Sitting Lawmaker — A Republican

by David Badash ● 10:53 AM December 1, 2012
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Pennsylvania Republican State Rep. Mike Fleck — a moderate Republican and “a devout Christian” who first won his seat in 2006 — has just come out as gay.

Elections

Out Gay Candidate Receives Second National Endorsement

by J. Rudy Flesher ● 10:13 AM June 1, 2012
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Chris Dietz is one of (at least) three out LGBT candidates that will be seeking election this November to the Pennsylvania’s General Assembly.

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Brian Sims Wins, Will Be Pennsylvania’s First Openly-Gay State Lawmaker

by David Badash ● 1:07 AM April 25, 2012
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Brian Sims, who faced a bitter race against a fellow Democrat last night won the primary election and will become Pennsylvania’s first openly-gay lawmaker.

J. Rudy Flesher

Opponent Of Openly Gay Candidate Accused Of Violating Campaigning Rules

by J. Rudy Flesher ● 3:23 PM April 24, 2012
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Babette Josephs, a Democratic incumbent in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, reportedly has been caught violating campaigning rules.

Elections

Openly Gay Candidate Brian Sims Victim Of Vicious, Lying Smear Tactics

by J. Rudy Flesher ● 4:45 PM April 17, 2012
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Democrat Babette Josephs falsely claims Brian Sims will disenfranchise voters, demand mandatory ultrasounds before abortion, and make drastic cuts to education.

Elections

Will Pennsylvania Elect Six Out LGBT Freshman Legislators In November?

by J. Rudy Flesher ● 12:42 PM April 5, 2012
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In 2013, Pennsylvania could have six out, proud, LGBT, qualified Representatives in our state House. Meet all six.

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No LGBT Legislators Means No LGBT Equality

by J. Rudy Flesher ● 4:45 PM April 2, 2012
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States that don’t have LGBT officials are more likely to not have LGBT-inclusive laws, or anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBT citizens. But you can help.

Elections

On Our Radar – The Rise Of Brian Sims

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 1:40 PM April 1, 2012
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In Pennsylvania’s April 24 primary, five Democratic candidates will make their bid to be the first openly gay legislator in the state. Here’s a look at Brian Sims.

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What Homophobia In Sports?

by J. Rudy Flesher ● 3:25 PM May 20, 2011
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Is the media over-blowing the degree of anti-gay attitudes and homophobia in professional sports? Columnist J. Rudy Flesher explains.

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BREAKING: Philadelphia City Council Member to Sell Out on Gay Equality

by J. Rudy Flesher ● 7:40 PM December 16, 2010

On December 16th, Philadelphia City Councilman to the Fifth District, Darrell Clarke, introduced legislation to sell city property to Cradle of Liberty Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America. Due to the Scouts’ discriminatory policy against gay members, the city had previously demanded the the Scouts vacate the property, occupied since 1928 for only $1 per year, by [...]

Civil Rights

Gay Man Thanks Straight Allies: “Gays And Our Allies Are The Majority”

by David Badash ● 4:38 PM October 11, 2010
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Brian Sims, Staff Counsel for Policy & Planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association, President of Equality Pennsylvania, and as the Chairman of the Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia(GALLOP,) has a lot of impressive credits on his résumé. But you can add one more: this great video, in which he thanks our straight allies, and [...]

culture

“I’m From Driftwood”

by David Badash ● 2:38 PM July 23, 2010
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Inspired by the movie “Milk,” and specifically a picture of Harvey Milk with a sign that said “I’m from Woodmore, NY,” meant to show how far people had come to attend a gay rights rally in San Fransisco, Nathan saw more. He saw that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people were everywhere, a message that seems impossible to LGBT teens who feel like they are alone in the world, oftentimes with an unbearable secret. [...]