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**Pennsylvania Marriage Protection Amendment Moves Forward** : May 14, 2008 -- As S.B. 1250 remains stalled, too many PA legislators bow to pressure from 2.9 percent of the population. News Release May 6, 2008 -- S.B. 1250 tabled in the Senate. May 5, 2008 -- Good News! By a vote of 18-8 S.B.1250 -- the Marriage Protection Amendment moves out of the Appropriations Committee and to a full Senate vote. News Release Action Alert The third hearing on S.B. 1250 -- the Marriage Protection Amendment -- was held on Tuesday, April 29th in the State Capitol. This was in the Senate Appropriations Committee. Vote may come as early as May 7th. Alert. 3.18.08 -- S.B. 1250 -- Marriage Protection Amendment moves out of Senate Judiciary Committee by a 10-4 vote. It now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee. If your Senator is on this committee, please contact him or her and ask for their support of S.B. 1250 in committee. If you Senator is not on this committee, please contact Committee Chairman Gibson Armstrong, and Senate Pro-Tempore Joseph Scarnati and ask that they move the bill forward. Where does your State Senator and State Representative stand on S.B. 1250? Do they support the Marriage Protection Amendment? -- The Process: Introduction of a bill is the first step in a multi-year process of getting an amendment to the PA Constitution. This bill with the exact language must be passed in both the State Senate and State House in two consecutive legislative sessions. The governor has no veto power over the bills. The earliest Pennsylvanians can vote to preserve marriage is November 2009.
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Venango County
Residents: Amid
a campaign of false-advertising, the newly re-opened Latonia had its
inaugural concert on February 9th. The AFA of PA sent a letter
to Venango County residents on January 29 informing them of the true
identity of the performer -- a man who thinks he is a woman.
To counter accusations of 'intolerance,' the letter has been posted.
Click to read page 1 and
page 2. You will need Adobe
Reader to read the letter - see sidebar. AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA IN ACTION:
5.15.08 -- California judges overrule the will of the people in the marriage issue. In 2000 60% of Californian voters passed Proposition 22 which defined marriage as between one man and one woman. By a 4-3 decision the California Supreme Court said this was a discriminatory vote! News Release
5.14.08 -- As S.B. 1250 remains stalled, too many PA legislators bow to pressure from 2.9 percent of the population. News Release
5.1.08 -- During the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Vincent Fumo (D-1) verbally assaults each one offering testimony in support of S.B. 1250 -- the Marriage Protection Amendment. News Release
4.30.08 -- How many taxpayer dollars were spent on this year's pro-homosexual Equality Forum? News Release Action Alert
4.24.08 -- AFA of PA joins coalition asking parents to keep their kids home from school on the Day of Silence. News Release Is your child's school on this list?
4.2.08 -- Pittsburgh City Council President Doug Shields vs. "Rally for Sally" -- Oklahoma Representative Sally Kern a resounding winner! News Release
4.1.08 -- Mercyhurst College Wrong and Bishop Trautman Right in Clinton visit to campus. -- News Release
3.31.08 -- Is last Saturday's same-sex commitment ceremony at Penn State laying the groundwork for a future Defense of Marriage Act challenge? News Release
3.28.08 -- Pittsburgh Public School District encouraged not to change abstinence only sex-ed program to a 'comprehensive' sex-ed program. News Release
3.20.08 -- Joey Vento gets to keep his "This is America: When Ordering Please Speak English" signs at Geno's Famous Philly Cheese Steaks restaurants. News Release
3.18.08 -- Marriage Protection Amendment moves out of Senate Judiciary Committee -- News Release Action Alert
3.17.08 -- Pittsburgh City Council President Doug Shields sends hateful letter to Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern.
3.12.08 -- Oklahoma legislator's comments include mention of pro-homosexual Pittsburgh City Council. News Release. Action Alert
2.29.08 -- Sheetz offensive billboard and State College Mayor Bill Welch to perform same-sex marriage ceremony. More proof we need a PA Marriage Protection Amendment. Action Alert News Release
2.27.08 -- AFA of PA Joins National Coalition asking parents to keep their kids home during this year's 'Day of Silence' - a day in which students remain silent throughout the day to show support for homosexual students and the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network's agenda. News Release
2.25.08 -- Pittsburgh City Council urged to rescind resolution asking the 'Pittsburgh delegation to the Pennsylvania General Assembly' to support passage of H.B.1400/S.B. 761. News Release
2.21.08 -- Cleveland Elementary School principal blasted for being a Scout leader, while Southeastern Pennsylvania United Way caters to homosexual groups. News Release Action Alert
2.15.08 -- Matt Foreman, Executive Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force says that HIV is a 'gay disease.' News Release Have you contacted your State Senator to ask him or her not to support S.B. 761? Have you contacted your State Representative to ask him or her not to support H.B. 1400? Each of these bills would add 'sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to the PA Human Relations Act and make homosexuality, bisexuality and transgenderism a civil right. Action Alert
2.14.08 -- Up for a vote in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today is a bill Presidential candidate Barak Obama sponsored that would 'end' global poverty. However it would require a global tax, global abortion on demand and the elimination of parental rights. Action Alert
2.1.08 -- FCC Chair is under investigation by House Energy and Commerce Committee, Exxon Mobil once again stands against those trying to force them to add 'sexual orientation and gender identity' to their policies, support for House Resolution to acknowledge Christianity's role in America's history needs support, Day of Purity is on February 14th and warning about Article VI DVD -- Action Alert
1.25.08 -- SB 1250 -- Marriage Protection Amendment -- ask your State Senator to co-sponsor. News Release Talking Points
1.21.08 -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day used to launch weeklong pro-homosexual school event. Why is GLSEN afraid to release the list of elementary and middle schools participating? Why does GLSEN's website contain recommended writing that involves descriptive details of the homosexual relationships between a teenage boy and an older homosexual man? News Release
1.17.08-- What is your child's elementary or middle school doing next week? Participating in the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) 'No Name Calling Week? Action Alert
1.7.08 -- Philadelphia's 98th mayor was sworn into office today. The AFA of PA sent a letter to Mayor Michael Nutter and asked him to defend the Cradle of Liberty Scout Council. News Release
1.2.08 -- Over 1200 people signed our petition in support of the Cradle of Liberty Scout Council. These names were mailed to Philadelphia Mayor John Street, City Council President Anna Verna and City Council member Darrell Clark in whose district the Scout headquarter sits. What will be their response? News Release
12.21.07 -- State College Borough adds 'sexual orientation and gender identity' to employment ordinance. Christmas present to residents: men in the women's restroom. News Release
12.13.07 -- English is on trial in Philadelphia tomorrow. Fair Practices Ordinance now targets business owner with "This is America. When Ordering, Please Speak English" sign. News Release. Contact Joey Vento of Geno's Cheese Steak Restaurant.
12.12.07 -- Mother of AIDS victim Ryan White wants to meet with Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee because of his 1992 comments. The AFA of PA urges her to take a closer look at the AIDS epidemic. News Release
12.12.07 -- House Resolution 847 recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith passes by a vote of 372 to 9. Why did Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz simply vote 'present'? News Release
12.8.07 -- Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee's 1992 comments about AIDS patients were right then and are right now. News Release
12.6.07 -- BREAKING NEWS Hate crimes language removed from Defense Authorization Act!
12.307 -- Petition in support of the Cradle of Liberty Scout Council Delivered to the City of Philadelphia. News Release
12.1.07 -- World AIDS Day -- 'Politically Correct' approach will not end AIDS epidemic. News Release
11.20.07 -- On November 24 Philadelphia Mayor John Street will officiate at a same-sex marriage ceremony in City Hall. How does he reconcile that to his Seventh Day Adventist beliefs? News Release Action Alert
11.19.07 -- New FBI Hate Crimes Statistics Show that it is more dangerous to be African-American or religious than it is to be homosexual. News Release
11.15.07 -- BREAKING NEWS: Pennsylvania Hate Crimes Law Declared Unconstitutional. News Release Action Alert
11.9.07 -- Cradle of Liberty Scout Council in
greater danger now than before Philadelphia mayoral election on Tuesday.
11.8.07 -- The House passes the Employment
Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) which will force all businesses with 15 or
more employees to hire homosexuals and bisexuals. There is a VERY weak
religious exemption.
Action Alert
Roll Call Vote of PA
11.6.07 -- As Americans are involved in their civic duty of voting today, Congress plans on sneaking through the controversial Employment Non-discrimination Act (ENDA)! Gender identity amendment may be added during floor debate! Action Alert
10.23.07 -- White House issues Statement of Administrative Policy stating that if H.R. 3685 were presented to the President his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill. Within hours Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announces the anticipated October 24th vote has been postponed for one week! Have you called your Congressman yet asking him or her to oppose all amendments to the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and to vote 'No' on the bill -- H.R. 3685?
10.16.07 -- With political infighting among homosexual groups, Congressman Barney Frank moves forward with a non-inclusive ENDA bill (Employment Non-Discrimination Act) -- H.R. 3685 does not include 'gender identity,' BUT . . . Action Alert
10.12.07 -- Only Two Board of Governor Members take a stand for marriage - Representative Matt Baker and Representative Mike Hanna -- News Release Action Alert
10.10.07 -- S-CHIP Good or Bad? Action Alert
10.10.07 -- Allegheny County Schools warned of legal liability in promoting homosexual lifestyle. News Release
10.5.07 -- AFA of PA was the only voice opposing HB 1400 which will add 'sexual orientation and gender identity or expression' to the PA Human Relations Act. Click here for a link to the testimony and the documentation that was given to the House State Government Committee on October 5 in Erie.
10.5.07 -- PA Human Relations Chairman, Stephen Glassman, signs onto letter that says okay to men in women's restrooms, lockers and showers in a workplace situation. News Release
10.4.07 -- U.S. House Passes Resolution recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The vote was 376 to 0 with 42 voting "Present." How did your Congressman vote? Action Alert
10.3.07 -- Vote on H.B. 288 Scheduled for Today -- this would require that all PA hospitals not only provide sexual assault victims information about Plan B and other abortion drugs, but administer the drug also. Action Alert
10.2.07 -- Philadelphia-based Equality Forum has created 31 'gay icons' for 'gay history month.' Will they include Michael Glatze, the producer of their documentary "Jim in Bold" as a 'gay icon' next year? Probably not, since he no longer identifies as homosexual! But will Equality Forum reveal this information? News Release
9.28.07 -- On Wednesday General Peter Pace reiterated that homosexual acts are immoral and against God's law. He will retire on September 30. Thank him for his service to our nation. Action Alert Two highly decorated generals have been attacked in recent days -- General Peter Pace and General David Petraeus. News Release
9.27.07 -- Kennedy Hate Crime Amendment to Defense Authorization Act Passes in Senate by a vote of 60-39. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. again proves he is not a pro-family senator. News Release
9.27.07 --Hate Crimes vote probably today. Action Alert
9.25.07 -- How did your Congressman vote on the State Children Health Insurance Program or S-CHIP expansion? Click here.
9.25.07 -- Votes on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and Hate Crimes likely to come this week. Action Alert
9.17.07 -- President Bush nominates new Attorney General, retired Judge Michael Mukasey, great judge when it comes to terrorism, but will he be willing to deal with another form of terrorism - pornography? News Release
9.14.07 -- As attempts to redefine marriage rage across the country, it is time for the Pennsylvania legislature to take action to preserve one man one woman marriage. News Release
9.13.07 -- Senator Bob Casey, Jr. votes to
overturn the Mexico City Policy and fund overseas abortions.
News Release
9.11.07 -- Is the Flight 93 Memorial really what it appears to be? Action Alert
9.8.07 -- Very biased subcommittee hearings held
on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act - ENDA - The very narrow religious
exemption clause in the bill will NOT exempt Christian schools! They need to hear our side
now. -- Action
Alert
9.7.07 -- Senator Specter Should Stop Interfering with Senator Craig's Plans to Resign -- Issues being ignored during this debate: 1.) public health dangers of homosexual bathroom sex; 2.) some homosexual groups promote this activity; 3.) being involved in homosexual activity should disqualify Republican candidates - - News Release
8.27.07 -- Last Week's Superior Court Decision on Viewing/Possessing Child Porn is a positive step in protecting children from predators. News Release
8.9.07 -- Philadelphia School District Says 'No'
to Gay History Month as Part of Their Official School Calendar --
News Release
8.9.07 -- 28% of Pennsylvania Voters Would Not Support a Candidate
Endorsed by a "Gay Rights" Organization --
8.8.07 -- Knoebels Grove Amusement Park Not Family-Friendly This Weekend -- News Release
8.7.07 -- President Bush Vows to Veto Defense
Reauthorization Bill If Hate Crimes Amendment Still Part of Final Bill.
8.2.07 -- Phillies -- the military -- mentored children -- community gay day all rolled into one baseball game. Action Alert News Release
8.2.07 -- Federal Judge Rules that Convicted Homosexual Felons Can Continue Living Together as a "Family." News Release
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