Tag Archives: Pittsburgh
“It’s the Economy, Stupid” – Occupy Pennsylvania and Legislative Priorities
Like most Americans, Pennsylvanians want jobs, fair taxation, and smarter spending… but all they’re getting are ill-advised spending cuts, bickering across party lines and moral grandstanding about women’s healthcare. A few weeks ago, the Occupy movement, a grassroots movement for … Continue reading
In Remembrance: Illegal Abortion Kills
Tuesday, October 18th, Pittsburgh pro-choice advocates marched on the office of Senator Jane Orie, one of the PA Senate’s strongest supporters of the dangerous SB 732, which could put most of Pennsylvania’s abortion clinics out of existence by legislating compliance … Continue reading
Georgia Anti-Sex Trafficking Law a Step in the Right Direction
On July 1, a Georgia bill mandating more compassionate treatment of victims of sex trafficking and harsher punishments for perpetrators will officially become law. The law will increase the penalty for sex trafficking to up to 20 years in prison … Continue reading
Filed under Girls, Government, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Rape, Women's health
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to Celebrate LGBT Pride Month This Weekend
On Sunday June 12th Philadelphia and Pittsburgh will host their respective annual Pride parades and festivals. Philadelphia’s Pride Parade begins at 13th and Locust at noon, ending at Penn’s lLanding where the festival will last until 6 PM. Pittsburgh’s Pride … Continue reading
Filed under Equality, LGBT, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sexual orientation
Standing Firm Focuses on Partner Violence in the Workplace
A new southwestern Pennsylvania program, Standing Firm, is bringing awareness to the problem of partner violence and its effects on business. Standing Firm’s mission is to “engage a critical mass of employers in Southwestern PA in addressing partner violence as … Continue reading
Filed under Domestic violence, Employment, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh U.S. Attorney’s Office Opens New Civil Rights Section as Sex Discrimination Suit Filed Against Local Firm
On Tuesday, December 7, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Pittsburgh launched a civil rights section. According to the Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh’s is the newest of about a dozen federal prosecution offices nationwide to open a section dedicated exclusively to civil rights … Continue reading
Filed under Employment, Equal pay, Equality, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March on Allegheny County Jail Tomorrow for Amy Lynn Gillespie
Amy Lynn Gillespie, 27, died on January 13, 2010. Ms. Gillespie was incarcerated at the Allegheny County Jail and at the time of her death, was 18 weeks pregnant. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that she was in jail for “violating … Continue reading
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Recognizes Star Female Football Player
Sharon Vasquez, a defensive back for the Pittsburgh Passion of the Independent Women’s Football League (IWFL), helped the United States beat Canada 66-0 in the first International Federation of American Football Women’s World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden on July 3rd. … Continue reading
June is LGBT Pride Month
This month, pride parades are occurring throughout the United States in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. On June 13th in Philadelphia, floats made their way to Penn’s Landing where retailers, community groups, and entertainers awaited them. … Continue reading
Filed under Equality, LGBT, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sexual orientation
Few Female Police Officers in Pittsburgh’s Suburbs
There are approximately 1,555,770 sworn police officers in the United States. So if the national workforce is 53% male, 47% female (according to the 2008 U.S. Census, though recent estimates have women breaking the 50% mark), then it would reasonable … Continue reading
