Last week, State Representative Darryl Metcalfe (R- Cranberry) introduced a harsh version of the so-called "Marriage Protection" Amendment in the General Assembly. As chair of the powerful State Government Committee, he has the means to bring this to at least a committee vote and probably onto the floor.
This is the fourth attempt in five years to pass an amendment. In 2006, different versions passes and reconciliation was not possible. In 2008 and 2010, the legislation did not make it out of committee.
In 2008 and 2010, Pittsburgh bloggers united in opposition to this amendment by participating in "Blog for Equality Pittsburgh" events.
Today, we are at it again in hopes of drawing attention to the impact Pennsylvania could experience under a newly elected Republican and significant changes in the General Assembly. We invite bloggers around the nation, LGBTQ and allies alike, to join us.
More information is available here.
Facebook notes, tweets and so forth are welcome, too. Simply send your link to sue @ sitnscoop.com, post in the comments, via twitter @pghlesbian24 or whatever creative way you find to reach me.
Pennsylvania is one of the key states targeted by Focus on the Family's "Ignite" strategy. It is not unrealistic to expect the right to pour millions into this amendment while also beating back abortion rights and pushing for school vouchers. It is imperative we galvanize the Pittsburgh LGBTQ community, long accustomed to socially conservative Democrats, to take action.