HARRISBURG, YORK, LANCASTER: Midstate celebrates diversity with pride PHOTOS ON PGS. 12-13 REAL GAY NEWS. WE GIVE IT TO YOU STRAIGHT. THECENTRALVOICE.COM | SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 | FREE Dauphin County ranks #3 in state Blood, for diversity By Frank Pizzoli sweat, “Most people don’t realize that Dauphin County is the state’s third most diverse county, ahead of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh,” says Alex Reber, recently elected trea- surer of the Pennsylvania State Democratic Party. He is the first-ever, openly-gay person elected an officer and the first within the 18 to 32-year-old age range. “As elected treasurer, I’m a backroom guy making & tears sure our processes and procedures are within all the rules and regulations, and laws that apply,” Reber Women rugby players train the same explains.” He receives no pay as treasurer. as men, play on the same size field Regarding demographics, Reber reflects what The Central Voice reported in 2010 following that year’s for the same amount of time, and census. get to tackle their opponents At the time, Dr. Gary Gates, UCLA’s Williams Center director told Voice Harrisburg has the fourth highest concentration of same-sex households among cities Left to right: Meg Andrews, Jess Walker, Orla McCann (ball carrier), By Frank Pizzoli and boroughs in the state, according to 2010 US Cen- and Amy Huns play for their local women's rugby club, Thorns. sus figures released by UCLA’s William’s ounded in 2005, Thorns, a women's rugby “I didn’t play sports growing up or be apart of some Institute. team, emphasizes the building of camarade- sort of team. Once I started playing rugby I knew I For the 2010 census, F belonged,” Inslee says. three hundred and rie on and off the playing field. The team pro- Greco says players create bonds on and off the field eighteen households vides a positive environment so every player, re- that make them stronger. In turn, “going to tourna- reported themselves as ments and traveling” with her team is “the best part gardless of skill level, has the potential to thrive. same-sex couples which of the experience.” accounts for 15.45 of “I play rugby because Iove the sport,” local Thorns Inslee knows those bonds. “We literally put our every 1,000 couples in player Megan Greco tells The Central Voice. blood, sweat, and tears on the pitch, but also the moral the capital city. York and Lancaster Thorns Women is values associated with the sport are so “Census data have part of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby meaningful.” She’s “learned a tremen- been incredibly impor- Union which operates under the auspices dous amount” about herself. “Rugby took tant in LGBT-related of USA Rugby. “Sexuality is me away from the struggles in my life and policy debates,” Gates Becky Stryker says she plays rugby gave me a new motivation and love for because “it’s a great stress reliever! Even not important Alex Reber explained. “They show something I didn’t even know existed.” how same-sex couples practice without contact leaves me too in team sports And now for the question readers want are very often economically and demographically physically exhausted to be upset with to ask – sexuality? similar to their different-sex counterparts and yet are anything else going on in my life.” She’s because you’re “Sexuality is not important in team treated differently under the law.” also “gotten in better shape, because not having sex.” sports because you’re not having sex,” For example, Voice recently reported that Trump ap- improving for the team is motivation to Stryker explains. “You’re coming to- pointee Robert Redfield, CDC head, recently disclosed improve myself.” -Becky Stryker gether as 15 people focused on achieving that the agency will roll back support for the collection Amy Hunsberger says she plays be- a common goal. It just doesn’t come up. of data on the health and well-being of LGBT people cause “rugby is an incredibly fun sport It’s not relevant.” through the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System and you meet a lot of awesome people!” Given the nature of the sport, Stryker (BRFSS). Deanna Heefner, aka Doodle, plays rugby be- explains that “forwards especially end up in some up Working from the bottom up to create a more embrac- cause the sport is “therapeutic” for her. “After strug- close and personal positions, but everyone is respect- ing atmosphere – like including the LGBT community gling for years with my depression and my anxiety, ful to each other and aware that while incidental in census and other government-collected data - is I’ve been able to turn to rugby to release my frustra- contact always happens in a contact sport, it is never tions,” she explains. Please see DIVERSITY, page 8 For Nicole Inslee playing rugby was life changing. Please see RUGBY, page 22 ENOUGHENOUGH IS ENOUGHENOUGH IS ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

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CANADA the woman in the photos. According to a complaint INTERNATIONAL filed by ex-girlfriend Kate Kelly with the Office of the ALBERTA ALLIANCE FILLS COURTROOM Legislative Inspector General, Sauer created a fake WORLDWIDE Faith-based schools disagree with ban on telling parents Instagram account “to catfish other men using my if their children join a Genders & Sexualities Alliance privately shared naked photos. Nick would use this Although events and celebra- (GSA). Consequently, dozens of parents and indepen- account to direct message men with my photos to engage tions in countries around dent faith-based schools are in court trying to get leg- in graphic conversations of a sexual nature. The men the world are marking the islation about gay-straight alliances put on hold. A big believed they were communicating with me and Nick growing acceptance of people crowd showed up recently for the first court challenge shared private details of my life.” Sauer has resigned. who identify as LGBT, there to an Alberta law barring schools from telling parents are other places in the world if their children join a gay-straight alliance. A Court OTHER NATIONAL HAPPENINGS... where acceptance has been of Queen’s Bench is hearing an application from faith- slower or has shown no signs of progress at all. Julie based schools and parents to halt the legislation until Dorf, co-founder and senior adviser of the Council for TELEVANGELIST PREDICTS ASSASSINATIONS there›s a ruling on its constitutionality. The opposing Alex Bollinger reports that Global Equality in San Francisco, said the 193 United parents group calls gay-straight alliances “ideologi- Nations member states were sharply divided. “In a glass televangelist Jim Bakker cal sexual clubs” that make graphic information on said “Christian leaders” half-full representation, the consensus is definitely one gay sex available. The Alberta government and others that is slowly bending toward one of equal rights and are going to be killed in the have argued that schools shouldn’t inform parents if US, presumably to silence inclusion of L.G.B.T.Q. people,” she said, “and yet the their children join the peer groups because there is world is increasingly either in that camp or in a fairly them on abortion. Bakker the potential to “out” them to guardians who may not was speaking about the Roe opposite camp — with not a lot in between.” Efforts to be accepting. decriminalize same-sex activity are expected in coming v. Wade movie. “They’re going to begin to kill the months in a number of countries, including Botswana, Christian leaders in this country. I don’t want to say India, Kenya and Trinidad and Tobago. HUNGARY it — I’ve known it for many, many years — but I knew it would come and I believe God has told me that it’s COURT SIDES WITH TRANS REFUGEE going to happen very, very soon.” He did not specify CZECH REPUBLIC Hungarian Constitutional Court has ruled that the lack who this “They” is. of legislation on legal gender recognition and related GOVERNMENT BACKS SAME-SEX MARRIAGE name change for foreigners permanently residing in CHRISTIAN ACTIVIST CLAIMS THE “B” = BESTIALITY Unlike Poland and Slovakia, the country is unconstitutional. The decision arose in the Czech Republic is one of If you think the “B” means the context of a complaint by an Iranian refugee. The “bisexual,” you’d be wrong… Europe’s most secular societ- Iranian trans man arrived to Hungary in the summer of ies and religious groups have according to Religious Right 2015 and asked for asylum. The Hungarian authorities activist Star Parker. She has a relatively weak voice. The found that he had been persecuted in his home country Czech government supports a said it stood for “bestiality” — due to being transgender, and thus recognized him as a because that’s really the same bill making it the first in formerly communist Europe refugee. His documents, however, still referred to him to allow same-sex marriage. The Czech Republic has thing as being gay, lesbian, or as female, so he requested legal gender recognition transgender. She added that been allowing gay and lesbian couples to enter regis- according to the regular Hungarian procedure. The tered partnerships since 2006. A group of 46 lawmakers the “Q” went from Queer to Questioning, therefore any authorities rejected his request on the ground that of the letters are subject to change. “They keep push- across the floor drafted the marriage bill, arguing that Hungary does not have jurisdiction in his case, and he gay couples deserved the option of full marital status. ing out this idea, LGBTQ,” she said. “We did the ‘L’ should submit his request in Iran, the country where and the ‘G,’ they legalized marriage for themselves. he had been persecuted. That decision is now reversed. We doing the ‘T’ now — the trans — and this is a big, CAYMAN ISLANDS big challenge in our society right now. They did the ‘Q’ where they’re changing all the textbooks, even as low as COUPLE CHALLENGES MARRIAGE BAN NATIONAL kindergarten, to reflect that you don’t know what you A same-sex couple has filed a legal challenge to the are, you’re questioning. But notice they skipped over Cayman Islands ban on gay marriage reports James OHIO the ‘B,’ and there are some that say this ‘B’ is going to Whittaker. Chantelle Day, a Caymanian lawyer, and bombard us with real vileness in our society if they her partner Vickie Bodden Bush, a nurse from the U.K., WRESTLERS SUE - CLAIM ABUSE IGNORED get what they want because it’s not about bisexuality, have filed for review of government’s decision refus- Four former Ohio State it’s about bestiality.” ing their marriage application. The couple argues that University varsity wrestlers the marriage law must be re-interpreted in light of the sued the school claiming Cayman Islands Bill of Rights, which guarantees the DOG EAT DOG WORLD its athletic doctor sexually A guy flipped out when a right to private and family life, the right to freedom of abused them and others over conscience and the right to non-discrimination. girl said his puppy is gay. 20 years and the school failed Now Twitter is full of gay to stop it. The lawsuit claims dogs. Twitter LGBTQ Na- the university ignored abu- tion reports that Twitter PHILIPPINES sive behavior by the late Dr. user chaselyn shared some Richard Strauss and said screenshots of a conversa- NOT YET READY FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGE coaches and higher-level of- tion her friend had – and it The Philippines is not yet ficials were aware of his abuse. Ohio State said it was has taken the social media site to the dogs. Gay dogs, ready for same-sex marriage aware of the lawsuit and was reviewing the allegations. that is. “my friend was talking to this guy and she even as the Supreme Court joked that his dog could be gay and,” chaselyn wrote. has already begun holding The dude, Eric, flips out at her friend’s joke. Eric: You oral arguments for a petition ILLINOIS must be slow. You’re calling my dog gay when you don’t to legalize it in the country. know me and you don’t know him. You’re forcing the Presidential spokesperson fucking idea of him being gay when that was never be- Harry Roque said, “There is LEGISLATOR ACCUSED OF CATFISHING MEN Bil Browning reports that ing spoken about. So stop trying to impose your ideas a right time for these kind of issues. I believe that the Republican Illinois state on my life and my animal. Period. chaselyn’s tweet Supreme Court and the country are not yet ready for representative Nick Sauer also features a picture of one of the cutest dogs on the same sex marriage.” Roque commented that same- has been accused of using planet. The Italian greyhound puppy may not be gay, sex marriage may still be “too revolutionary” for the nude photos of his ex- but it quickly spawned lots of love from users – and Philippines. girlfriend to con straight their gay dogs. men into having cybersex with him. The men thought they were sexting with

TheCentralVoice.com SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 3 Rain clouds to rainbows: How Central PA Pride was saved “We were desperate but didn’t want to sure the Capitol grounds is an option cancel, yet we knew we couldn’t safely for future Central PA Pride festivals.” Publisher's host our community and allies,” Martin During the rain turned into a rainbow, explained, the tension rippling through Martin received an email from World Voice his voice. “We needed help. Pressure was Pride, a 2019 event celebrating the 50th on to cancel. But I figured just because anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. They we can’t hold the event along the Susque- wanted to acknowledge they thought the hanna River doesn’t mean we can’t hold 26th Annual Central PA Pride Festival it somewhere else.” was the first festival held on the grounds Unable to sleep, he reached out to of a US state capitol. By Frank openly-gay PA State Rep. Brian Sims at Word from a capital complex admin- 4:30 a.m. on July 26. At 8:10 a.m. Martin’s istrator after the event was that the Pizzoli telephone rang and they started the pro- grounds were left in “immaculate” condi- cess of saving the day. After Sims early tion, according to Campbell. Meanwhile, morning call-back, Martin, Campbell, the day after Pride, Martin was at his real PUBLISHER & EDITOR Hagarty, and Duncan were on the job job. Pride is one of his volunteer efforts. Frank Pizzoli “We were minutes away from canceling within the hour. Like Central Voice’s stickers worn by [email protected] this year’s festival due to flooding con- Following protocol, local PA State Rep. festival goers noted: "These colors don’t cerns,” Brad Martin, president of Central Patty Kim eagerly joined in the effort. run." Certainly apropos for this year’s ART DIRECTOR PA Pride Festival told The Central Voice. Gov. Tom Wolf’s office moved right event. Louise Sukle Flooding along the Susquehanna River, in to clear the way for use of Sol- the event’s traditional location, threat- diers Grove Park, part of the Capitol GRAPHIC DESIGNER ened the 26th annual festival that draws Complex. Julianna Sukle thousands to the City of Harrisburg. Deeply grateful themselves and Martin, the festival’s executive leader- on behalf of the region’s LGBT and CARTOONIST Brad Gebhart ship, Andrew Campbell, Adam Haggerty, allied community, the governing and Nicholas Duncan rose to the occasion board said in an official communica- CONTRIBUTING WRITERS like the water on the flooding Susque- tion: “We cannot thank Governor hanna. They courageously “relocated” Yvonne Carmichael Tom Wolf, State Representatives Louie Marven the event within 48 hours of opening. Patty Kim and Brian Sims and Trum Simmons “COURAGE... It’s What It’s About” was the entire Capitol Complex Staff Terry Drew Karanen the theme they selected for this year’s enough for inviting us to hold our Amanda Arbour event. Little did they know how much 26th Pride Festival in the beauti- Laurie Baulig, Esq. courage they’ would need to summon. ful Soldiers’ Grove Park in the They furiously phoned, texted, and Pennsylvania Capitol Complex.” SALES MANAGER emailed. They met with Harrisburg Rep. Kim told The Central Dave Brown 717-944-4628 City, Dauphin County, and Pennsylvania Voice in an email “I was proud [email protected] Emergency Management Administra- to support plan B! In response ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE tion officials. In the end, they saved the to positive feedback and requests day. Chris Thomas 717-919-1394 from this year’s attendees, I will make [email protected]

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4 SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 TheCentralVoice.com Community Voices Proposed law will strip away LGBTQ+ rights By Amanda L. Arbour "LGBTQ+ people deserve to be protected from discrimination I do is ask what municipality they are in. I’m always so glad when I can tell The PA State House in Pennsylvania, and House Bill 861 would strip away those someone that they have protections in recently held a hear- rights. ... We deserve to be valued as human beings wherever their municipality, and be able to refer ing on House Bill 861, them to the local body that enforces their which if it were to we live, work and play - and we must keep moving forward to nondiscrimination ordinance. become law, would gain more of those rights across Pennsylvania.” However, more often than not their preempt workplace- municipality does not have a nondis- related ordinances crimination ordinance - and while I can in Pennsylvania en- and individuals have been taking on this moving forward and garnering greater provide other resources and supports, I acted since January 1, fight at the local level, working to pass protections - not moving backwards. have to tell them that there are no non- 2015. That may sound nondiscrimination ordinances in their In addition, this bill would set a dan- discrimination protections available to innocuous, but this would have a very real city, town or borough. gerous precedent for the state legisla- them. I feel so helpless in those moments, impact - overturning fifteen hard-fought In Central Pennsylvania, local leaders ture undermining local governments which I know is small compared to how LGBTQ+ non-discrimination ordinances and activists have worked hard to secures in Pennsylvania. When state legislators they must feel. Bills like this one would across the state. these protections in Carlisle and in Camp stop communities from passing their make the work that we do at the LGBT With a state legislature that has repeat- Hill - as well as across the state in places own laws or overturn existing laws, they Center harder, with fewer resources to edly failed to pass a comprehensive non- like Wilkes-Barre, Ambler and Mt. Leba- silence the voice of the people, rob local refer people to. discrimination law for LGBTQ+ Penn- non. These ordinances and many more democracies of their power, and hurt There is also a psychological impact sylvanians, these local ordinances are would be overturned by House Bill 861. the communities’ health, safety and of legislation like this. Even if it doesn’t the only protections we have against We as LGBTQ+ people deserve to live economic well-being. pass, the hearings and the actions around discrimination in the Commonwealth. free from discrimination, and if our House Bill 861 would strip local gov- this communicate a message that we are House Bill 861 would remove those state government fails to provide basic ernments of their authority to make not valued, and that we do not deserve existing protections in fifteen different protections, then at the very least the workplace reforms that help workers, the same basic human rights as any other municipalities. protections that we have fought for in consumers and the public. Communities person; that who we are is something we I live in the city of Harrisburg, and our municipalities should be respected would be forced to wait years for the state have to hide if we want to earn a living am grateful that Harrisburg was the and upheld. government to act when the health and and support ourselves and our families. second municipality in the state to pass If this bill is enacted, LGBTQ+ people safety of their own residents are at risk LGBTQ+ people deserve to be protected its nondiscrimination ordinance, with in Camp Hill and Carlisle and the rest right now. from discrimination in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia being the first, in 1983. I am of these fifteen municipalities will no In addition to overturning nondis- and House Bill 861 would strip away those proud to serve on the Harrisburg Human longer be protected from discrimination crimination ordinances, this bill would rights. As long as our state legislature re- Relations Commission, which oversees in the workplace. Specifically, this means overturn local laws on paid sick days, fuses to enact state-wide protections, we and enforces our ordinance - and to know that they can be fired from their jobs, pay equity, sexual harassment, ban the deserve to retain our hard-fought rights that as a resident I have protections and not hired in the first place, paid less or box and more. in these fifteen municipalities. Moreover, legal recourse if I experience discrimina- treated poorly in the workplace - simply As the Executive Director of the LGBT we deserve to be valued as human beings tion as an out queer woman. because of who they are. Center of Central PA, I regularly hear wherever we live, work and play - and we However, in most of Pennsylvania While this is the reality statewide, pass- first-hand the experiences of discrimina- must keep moving forward to gain more that is not the case. Without nondis- ing this bill would strip away protections tion that LGBTQ+ people face - especially of those rights across Pennsylvania. crimination protections for LGBTQ+ for LGBTQ+ people in these municipali- transgender people. When providing The writer is Executive Director of the people at the state level, organizations ties - which is unacceptable. We should be resources, one of the first things that LGBT Center of Central PA. Local congressional candidate on LGBT issues George Scott won I am seeking an endorsement from the man. It also led me to examine my own Human Relations Act. the May 15 Primary Capital Region Stonewall Democrats in attitudes and behaviors and look for op- Would you sponsor or sign on as a election as a Demo- order to demonstrate to the voters of portunities to treat gay servicemembers cosponsor of a bill that would add sex, cratic candidate for the 10th District that I am committed to with dignity and respect, even though the sexual orientation and gender identity or the 10th Congressio- protecting the rights of all people, includ- military’s policies called for expulsion expression to the Pennsylvania Human nal District. He will ing the LGBTQ community. During my of those personnel who revealed their Relations Act? run against incum- 20 years of service as an active duty U.S. sexual orientation. Yes. While this question refers specifi- bent Congressman Army officer, I had the honor of serving (2) Pennsylvania notably does not pro- cally to state-level legislation, I believe Scott Perry in the alongside a diverse collection of individu- vide non-discrimination protections for existing civil rights legislation at the Nov. 6 election. als, to include LGBTQ servicemembers. I the LGBTQ community. Senate Bill 613 federal level should be interpreted to Pennsylvania's saw firsthand the strength that diversity and House Bill 140 have been introduced protect members of the LGBTQ commu- 10th Congressional District is newly brings, especially when all people are in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. nity. In the event that existing legislation located in the south-central region of the treated with dignity and respect. That These bills amend the Human Pennsyl- needs to be amended at the federal level state. The new tenth district boundaries outlook grew out of an experience I had vania Human Relations Act to prohibit in order to achieve this effect, I would be encompass the cities of Harrisburg and in the late 1980s, when a fellow officer discrimination in employment, housing proud to sponsor, co-sponsor, and vote in York in the south-central part of the state. who I had served with in Korea shared and public accommodation based off of favor of such amendments as a member Scott completed a questionnaire by with me that he was gay. He had served sex, sexual orientation and gender iden- of Congress. the Capital Region Stonewall Democrats. with distinction, but told me that many tity or expression. These bills prohibit (3) What steps you would take as an Below are the questions and Scott’s of those who had given him high marks discrimination in housing, employment elected official to help ensure passage of responses. would not have done so had they known and Last legislative session, the General non-discrimination legislation? (1) Why are you seeking an endorse- his sexual orientation. That discussion Assembly attempted to move these previ- In Congress, I would sponsor, co- ment from the Capital Region Stonewall opened my eyes to the fear and discrimi- ous versions of these bills by introducing sponsor, and vote in favor of non-dis- Democrats? nation that he had experienced as a gay separate bills amending the Pennsylvania Please see SCOTT, page 21

TheCentralVoice.com SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 5 “Threats to family Title planning are coming from the Federal level.”

-Patricia Fonzi, CEO, Family Health Council of Central PA Family planning funding threats explained

By Frank Pizzoli barriers to care (LGBTQ, adolescents, rural residents), would not have many other options, and they are the vast ma- jority of Title X clients.” Is there a Perception vs. Reality f you’re not familiar with terms lose funding because of the emphasis on nuances in the 110-page document “cre- problem regarding the shift in funding what Fonzi calls the inclusion of unquali- ates a two-tiered system of care where like Title X or gag rule (which priorities? I fied, non-medical providers in the family low-income and uninsured women and “Those seeking to drastically change is most readers), why should you planning network. Although FHCCP in- men who currently rely on Title X for the system are not using data or sci- care if family planning funds are cludes natural family planning methods health care would not have access to the ence for their arguments,” Fonzi says. in their list of services, Fonzi says most same level of service and information as changed, cut, or eliminated? McCraw agrees. “The proposed rule women who ask for services request their insured counterparts,” Fonzi says. makes it sound like the vast majority of “The gag rule would set up a two-tiered information on contraceptive methods Federal vs. State women want to use natural family plan- system of family planning care,” says Pa- that include long-acting reversible “Threats to family planning are com- ning and are not receiving instruction in tricia Fonzi, CEO, Family Health Council methods such as IUDs and implants as ing from the Federal level,” Fonzi says. that method,” she says. of Central PA (FHCCP). well as hormonal methods such as pills “We’re lucky to have the strong support “In reality, Title X-funded sites already If enacted, the gag rule, “would un- and injections. of Governor Wolf.” Although the pres- offer instruction in ‘fertility awareness’ dermine our ability to provide referrals “Grantees will no longer be required sure today comes from Washington, and information about abortion services, methods to any woman who requests it,” to offer the full scope of family plan- “Pennsylvania’s state legislature would posing a threat to the doctor-patient McCraw says. “People choose methods ning services, but instead could offer love nothing more than to de-fund relationship,” says Karen McCraw, Vice of contraception based on many factors, just one service, such as natural family Planned Parenthood.” Fonzi says. President of Advocacy and Develop- but mainly because they are effective and planning,” clarifies Karen McCraw, Vice Fonzi zeroes in on the Trump Admin- ment, FHCCP. President of Advocacy and Develop- istration and its appointees to explain the medically approved.” What are the current threats to Penn- ment, FHCCP. This means. McCraw says, shift in funding guidelines. Fonzi says “The methods they want to sylvania’s funding for family planning? that the clinic you visit may or may not be “The Trump Administration and his fund are not nearly as effective as other Right now, there are two clear and pres- required to tell you what services they of- appointed staff at the Department of methods, but they will quote ‘data’ that ent threats to Family Planning funding fer or how they are limited by faith-based Health and Human Services are pro- says otherwise. - a refocus of program priorities and the tenets in what types of “contraception” What’s the bottom line for Fonzi and so-called gag rule, according to Fonzi. All moting a religious and cultural agenda. they offer. That agenda is being applied to funding McCraw who lead an organization serv- Federal Family Planning funding, known ing 24 Pennsylvania counties? as Title X, is subject to a competitive grant of family planning services,” Fonzi says. There’s more. The funding shift and the headlines it “It’s all about the ‘gag rule,’” Fonzi process. The last round ended in May concludes. and the focus of the grant requirements In addition, the newly proposed guid- creates “gives fuel to the 2018 mid-term ance (guidance is language the Federal elections and acts as a lead up to the If the rule is adopted, the change would presents a threat, Fonzi says. mandate the fiscal and physical separa- “In previous competitions, provider government publishes to advise potential 2020 general election,” Fonzi calculates. grantees) mentions what is called the “They want to talk more about restrict- tion of abortion services and Title X experience, areas of need, a wide range of activities. “That separation requirement contraceptive options, and science-based “gag rule”. If enacted, the gag rule, Mc- ing access to abortion rather than the goes way beyond the current Pennsylva- methods were prioritized for funding,” Craw says, “would undermine our abil- original legislative intent of the Title X nia Abortion Control Act,” McCraw says. Fonzi explains. ity to provide referrals and information program. The original objective of Title In other words, to cut through the Geek In the May round of grant applica- about abortion services, posing a threat X is to empower people to plan their talk – the gag rule “would prohibit a Title tions, “the word ‘contraception’ was not to the covenant of the doctor-patient families and provide them with the tools X-funded provider, like FHCCP, from do- mentioned once in a 60-page document,” relationship”. they need. Access to family planning care Fonzi points out, “yet the phrase ‘fertility The proposed guidance drastically is the best way to reduce the number of ing ‘options counseling’ for women who awareness methods’ (meaning natural alters how family planning and related unplanned pregnancies and abortions.” request it,” McCraw says. The change family planning, the rhythm method services are viewed, McCraw says, not- “Unfettered access to reproductive would “prohibit discussing abortion, giv- or abstinence) was mentioned over 10 ing that access to even basic information health services has allowed women and ing women who request them referrals times. This reflects the administration’s such as a phone number or a name of a men to further their education, join the for an abortion, or having a flyer available new priority – to fund faith-based crisis provider who performs abortion would work force, and become empowered to which would have contact information pregnancy centers and to limit access be prohibited. “Imagine if any other make choices that give them more control for abortion services”. to health information.” In other words, type of medical provider were censored over their lives,” McCraw says. “Some “Those with resources - financial, she explains, if organizations want regarding what they could talk to their people are uncomfortable and threatened educational, a knowledgeable network Federal funding, they must agree to patients about, we would never stand for by these changes in our society.” would be able to get the full range of prioritize non-science-based methods of it,” McCraw says. reproductive health services, including contraception and not even mention the Generally, the funding guidelines new Who’s affected by funding cuts? abortion. Women who lack those re- word abortion, even when information focus exclude contraceptive methods “Low-income, uninsured or underin- sources would not have access to the full is requested. other than natural family planning. sured individuals,” McCraw says. “Those range of reproductive health services,” The language distinction is important. Coupled with the possible adoption of most in need of confidential, low-cost Fonzi concludes. Organizations such as FHCCP could the gag rule on abortion, as well as other services, and individuals who experience

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233 N. MICHIGAN AVE. SUITE 2900, CHICAGO, IL 60601, P:312.297.9600 60601, IL CHICAGO, SUITE 2900, AVE. MICHIGAN 233 N. ACCOUNT MANAGER BURRELL MECHANICAL BURRELL Families should be together, safe, and free! "...family detention is not something happening only in Texas. less. But doing nothing only allows these injustices to continue, and we become LGBT Pennsylvania is home to one of three ICE family detention complicit in them. Our task then, in seek- centers in the country - Berks County Detention Center." ing to be allies, is to find the tangible, on- Center of going actions that we can take to support Central PA ing “normal” about not knowing if or centers in the country - Berks County the efforts that are already happening. when you will see your family again. Detention Center. Just a little over an First, we need to speak out. This can For parents and children who are being hour drive from my home in Harrisburg, be sharing information on social media, incarcerated together, there is nothing immigrant families are being incarcer- educating your co-workers or friends, or “normal” about being a family behind ated indefinitely - including children as contacting your elected officials. Using By Amanda bars. For parents and children who have young as two weeks old. There have been your spheres of influence to make others Arbour been reunited, there is no going back to multiple reports of human rights abuses, aware and to urge those in power to take “normal” after the trauma they have and the center is currently operating action is critical. experienced. without a license. Second, we need to show up. If you are While the Executive Order may have The Shut Down Berks Campaign has able to be physically present at the rallies halted the cruel family separation, it been working for some time to get this at the detention center or the advocacy On June 30, a group of us from the does not guarantee reunification for the facility shut down. This coalition of over days at the Capitol, be there - and bring LGBT Center were proud to come to- thousands children who have already a dozen organizations holds regular ral- a friend. If you are able to volunteer with gether at Harrisburg’s Sunken Gardens been separated from their parents. It does lies at the detention facility and organizes some of the local partners doing tangible with hundreds of people who gathered not provide trauma-informed counseling advocacy opportunities calling attention things to support their organizing efforts, on a sticky Saturday afternoon to march and support for those who have been re- to this ongoing injustice. You can follow be there. in solidarity with immigrants. Our ral- united. And it does not end the practice their events at www.facebook.com/Shut- Third, we need to put our money where lying cry? “Families should be together, of incarcerating entire families together. DownBerksCoalition. They have met our mouth is. Donating financially to the safe, and free!” In fact, by rolling back from a policy with our state government to advocate Shut Down Berks Campaign or organi- This rally, and others happening almost universally condemned, it is now for an emergency removal order to shut zations that are part of this coalition across the country, were in response to normalizing the “lesser of two evils”. At it down. Yet as of this writing, there has enables this work to continue, and even a the Trump Administration’s “zero tol- least families are together, right, even if been no movement. erance” policy of detaining immigrant they’re in jail? Trading family separation As much as we need to be in solidarity small amount can make a big difference. families, and literally ripping children for family detention is not the answer. with all of the families in Texas whose Families should be together, safe, and away from their parents. This cruel fam- Yes, families belong together - not in a lives will never be the same, we also free. As queer and trans folks, many of ily separation sparked an outcry across detention center, but in a safe place with need to be in solidarity with all of the us have experienced loss or separation the country, and was quickly rolled back. access to legal, medical, mental health, families right in our backyard who are from family - which should spur us all Now, the news coverage has died down, and other services. being impacted. “Shut Down Berks!” was the more to support immigrant families. and for many of us our lives have gone It’s important for us to recognize, too, one of the rallying cries on June 30, and Each of our struggles, although unique, back to normal. that family detention is not something should still be today. are interconnected - and we support Yet for parents and children who have happening only in Texas. Pennsylvania is When faced with injustices of this justice for all people who are oppressed already been separated, there is noth- home to one of three ICE family detention magnitude, it can be easy to feel power- and marginalized.

DIVERSITY: Dauphin County ranks 3rd from page 1 Reber’s recommendation. House candidates and their counterpart a surge in volunteers and candidates “I know LGBT voters who supported “The Democratic Party is a bottom up in the US Senate known as the Demo- getting involved,” Reber says. He notes Donald Trump. He waved a rainbow flag organization,” Reber says. Each polling cratic Senate Campaign Committee. there are “more Democratic candidates and said he cared about our issues. They precinct elects representatives who then running for the Pennsylvania state believed him,” Reber says. “We have seen elect their leadership at the county and Dauphin County legislature than we have in 20 years”. by his policies and appointees that he state level. How does state versus local add up One-hundred and eighty Democrats are cares more about getting support from The state committee values diversity. when it’s time for an election? running for 203 seats in the Pennsylvania LGBT opponents”. “We have 370 members by a formula Dauphin County is trending Demo- House and 24 are running for 25 seats in Can LGBT voters create change that brings in as much diversity as we cratic Reber says. In election cycles going the Senate. through the electoral process? Reber can,“ Reber says. Dauphin County has back a few years, “Democrat candidates An April 2018 Reuters/Ipsos national says yes. five members on the state committee have reached the high 48% of the total online poll with 16,000 registered voters In 2004, when he first attended a state- under the rules. On the state level, there vote in municipal and countywide elec- ages 18 to 34 shows their support for level Democratic Party confab, Reber are “two women, two men, and the next tions, within 1,500 voters of winning,” Democrats over Republicans for Con- says “They slipped me a flyer, almost biggest vote getter. Reber says. That’s a documented, upward gress slipped by about 9% over the past whispering where the party would be, The state Democratic Party’s main trend,” Reber says. In a way, he is reflect- two years, to 46% overall. What strategies off in a room, out of the way” like the focus is electing candidates. An example ing what 28-year Harrisburg Mayor Steve will the state Democratic Party use to LGBT folks were doing something that Reber uses is the “Commit to Vote” pro- Reed always said – there are Democrats appeal to this demographic? should be hidden. In 2018, I’m the elected gram in which potential voters are sent a outside the city. The challenge is to find Reber counters “that is one poll not treasurer. I’d say that’s change.” card about one month before an election them. backed up by what we see in Democratic to remind them of their commitment. Re- Reber says the key to successfully registrations in Pennsylvania”. As of ber explains that voters fill out cards running a state-level political party is to July 16, “we have 1,041,524 registered About Alex Reber: indicating their commitment to vote. The “coordinate our fund raising and other Democrats in the state ages 18 to 34 com- Prior to assuming his treasurer role, cards are collected while canvassing and resources” with county and municipal pared to 640,054 registered Republicans Alex Reber, recently elected treasurer of at events. “The cards are mailed back to party organizers and candidates them- in the same age group,” Reber says. the Pennsylvania State Democratic Party them as a reminder of their commitment selves. For example, Reber explains that The party is also using “enhanced Reber had considerable experience. to vote in an upcoming election. “a dollar donated to the state party may social media techniques and texting He is senior accountant with Miller For the LGBT voting community “We help them send an organizer to your area applications to increase our outreach to Dixon Drake, PC and has held numerous coordinate with HRC Rising, the Human or pay for advertising”. young people,” Reber points out. Party positions in the Dauphin County Demo- Rights Campaign national effort that has volunteers are also “knocking doors in cratic Party, PA Young Democrats, PA launched locally, when appropriate and Topsy turvey? of the state’s 67 counties,” he confirms. Democratic State Committee, Harrisburg allowed under the rules.” HRC rising Since the 2016 Presidential election, Although hard to definitively track, City Audit Committee, Capitol Region launched locally (See: Human Rights pundits have called into question the consensus is that 20-25% of cis-gendered, Stonewall Democrats. He is the currently Campaign on p. 20) future of the Democratic Party on a male and female same-sex-oriented vot- elected tax collector of Millersburg Bor- Reber says the state committee also co- state and national level. Is the party still ers cast their ballots for President Trump. ough and former board chair of Planned ordinates with the Democratic Congres- relevant? Voice asked Reber for his perspective on Parenthood Keystone. sional Campaign Committee helping US “Absolutely. Since 2016, we’ve seen that phenomena.

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TheCentralVoice.com SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 9 You think you’re angry? It’s common knowledge that our country has become more divided than any of us living can remember. Making This article isn’t about who’s right Sense and who’s wrong. It’s about what people are feeling. of Life When I was working toward one of my doctorates a required reading was A Course in Miracles. I read a line in the By Dr. book that said something to the effect that IMPROVING we are never really angry about what Terry Drew think we are. That stopped me. That’s a thought that takes some time to chew on. Karanen YOUR HEALTH The very same thing happened during my graduate work. In a class on emotions and feelings I learned that when we can being afraid about what we think will get past the anger we often reach sad- happen, even if those thoughts have no WELCOMING ALL Alder Health Services improves the health ness. Remember a time when you were basis in reality) about most things in our and well-being of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and members of the extremely angry. Once you calmed down, lives on which we’ve counted on or fought did you find yourself reduced to tears, hard to achieve. LGBTQ community by providing a culturally competent and affirming Instead of shares being a call-to-action environment that empowers the people we serve. perhaps right in front of the person who ticked you off. God, I hate that when it they have too often been merely fuel for happens! the fire. Too many postings announce Usually we get over it, but at other times and justify our outrage yet leave little to offer as a next step. And that is what OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: we may find that sadness is not the final layer of our emotions. The real emotional needs to come out of the anger. Not more • Case Management • Primary Care experience we’re having is fear. anger. 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If we not only abroad and nationally, but what are fearful of is happening right here in the Common- environmental something that wealth and in particular, south central disasters, and may happen to Pennsylvania. We need to ask ourselves us if we go out- if that brunch is really as important as the elimination side, we might not the rally taking place the same day. We of civil rights leave the house. If can be more willing to be the people we are afraid we’ll we want to be around: compassionate, protections. be dumped, we empathetic, helpful, and loving. Bottom might not be will- line: We need to give a damn. ing to date, even if Fortunately, many people in our com- we really want a relationship. munity are doing many of these things, The anger that we see in today’s world, or some of these things, or even more and in particular the United States, over- than these things. If you are not this is FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL lays many justifiable fears. In less than not a scolding. It’s a wakeup call that two years we’ve seen programs to help will affect whatever area of your life that those in need cut, environmental disas- makes you angry. We need you … now. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ters, and the elimination of civil rights The reward for that is you’ll find yourself protections. These examples, and many less angry and less fearful of the future. SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES more, were predicted by countless people. Why? Because you’re taking action and But do you know what the response was that means you have empowered yourself from the majority? to go from victim to victor. Anger. That’s fine, except that’s where many of us stayed and continue to live today. It is, if you’ll allow me, “Anger Terry is an award-winning author, Without Representation.” Sure, we share speaker, licensed social worker and the posts, we comment on social media flight attendant. 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10 SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 TheCentralVoice.com LGBT-owned businesses KNOW YOUR STATUS? are driving the economy According to the National LGBT business owners are the backbone of Chamber of Commerce, there are an so many communities across our na- tion,” said Ros-Lehtinen, a member estimated 1.4 million LGBT-owned of the Congressional LGBT Equal- businesses across the United States ity Caucus.“Stephanie, Mark, and I are proud to recognize the contributions of operating in a wide variety of indus- these individuals who are job creators tries, including consulting, market- and move our economy forward. Our ing, construction, legal services, and country is strengthened when every pro- fession reflects our national character.” defense contracting. These business- "We are so pleased that this resolution es contribute more than $1.7 trillion affirms what we have observed at NGLCC to America’s economy. since our founding nearly twenty years ago: that America’s LGBT business own- Since 2004, the National LGBT Cham- ers are driving our economy ever upward ber of Commerce (NGLCC) has been pro- and deserve every opportunity to keep viding LGBT certification to businesses creating jobs and innovating our indus- that are at least 51% LGBT-owned, man- tries that benefit all Americans,” said aged or operated. These LGBT-certified National LGBT Chamber of Commerce companies report an average of $2.5 Hamilton Health Center focused on population. Co-Founder & President Justin Nel- National HIV Testing Day June 27 in More than half (58%, 10,223) of Afri- million in annual revenues. By compari- son and Co-Founder and CEO Chance son, a 2017 report by the National Small the Highmark Community Room. can Americans who received an HIV Mitchell in a joint statement. “The esti- Centers for Disease Control data in- diagnosis were gay or bisexual men. Business Association found that less than mated 1.4 million LGBT business owners 40 percent of small businesses reported dicates for 2016 (latest year available)– 17,528 African Americans received NGLCC advocates for and certifies as African Americans account for a an HIV diagnosis in the United States revenues greater than $1 million. LGBT Business Enterprises have truly U.S. Representatives Stephanie Mur- higher proportion of new HIV di- (12,890 men and 4,560 women). earned a place at the table of opportunity agnoses, those living with HIV, and Among African American gay and phy, D-Fla., Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., in both the public and private sectors. and Mark Pocan, D-Wis., have introduced those who have ever received an AIDS bisexual men who received an HIV We thank Representatives Stephanie diagnosis, compared to other races/ diagnosis, 39% (3,993) were young men a bipartisan resolution recognizing the Murphy, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Mark contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, ethnicities. aged 25 to 34. Pocan for their leadership, and to all In 2016, African Americans ac- Forty-seven percent (8,501) of those and transgender (LGBT) entrepreneurs Members of Congress who believe in a and small business owners to our nation’s counted for 44% of HIV diagnoses, who received an AIDS diagnosis in the fully inclusive economy that celebrates though they comprise 12% of the U.S. United States were African American. economy. the diversity of America.” “LGBT entrepreneurs and small

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TheCentralVoice.com SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 11 PRIDE FESTS ACROSS THE MID-STATE more photos @ TheCentralVoice.com HARRISBURG PRIDE July 28th

Central PA Pride Festival executive leadership, dubbed the "Fab 4" after their harrowing last-minute scramble to find a new venue due to flooding on Harrisburg's riverfront, is Brad Martin (left), President; center foreground is Nicholas Duncan, Vice President of Entertainment; center rear is Adam Hagerty, Vice President of Operations; and far right is Andrew Campbell, Executive Vice President. FACEBOOK PHOTO See Publisher’s Note (pg. 4) for the story.

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Lancaster Pride drew thousands out to Conestoga Street in downtown Lan- caster June 23. “We’re not going anywhere but our fight for basic civil rights isn’t over,” one participant told The Central Voice.

YORK EQUALITY FEST August 5th Several hundred people moved through York’s Penn Park for the 5th Annual Equality Fest Sun., Aug. 5. With mid-term elections coming and chal- lenges to LGBT civil rights from religious groups, the event drew both candidates running for local office and religious congregations that are “welcoming” to the community. This year organizers held smaller events the week before Sunday’s main event. Equality Fest started as a day long, family Please see YORK, page 19

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TheCentralVoice.com SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 15 Never to be afraid again LGBT superheroes rock comic books

“When you decide not to be afraid, (April 1979) as a member of the fictional an otherdimensional you can find friends in super unex- Canadian superhero team, Alpha Flight. world, who was at During a battle, Northstar revealed as one point merged pected places,” says Ms. Marvel. She gay, adopts baby girl with AIDS in Al- with an Earth mutant has summarized the experience of pha Flight #106 (March 1992). Northstar named Benjamin Rus- legions of LGBT people. Local super- would again make headlines in 2012 when sell. Shatterstar and he took part in the first gay wedding at Rictor first shared a hero expert Nicholas Duncan teamed Marvel in Astonishing X-Men #51. passionate kiss in X- up with artist and The Central Voice BUNKER (aka Miguel Jose Barragan) - A meta- Factor #45 (2005) and human born in the village of El Chilar, then later confirmed cartoonist Brad Gebhart to create a Mexico. Publised by DC Comics, He first as him being bisexual. collage of LGBT Superheroes. appeared in Teen Titans vol. 4, #1, and was Shatterstar is 1. Bunker; 2. Chalice; 3. Psylocke; 4. Thunder; created by Scott Lobdell and Brett Booth. known to have served 5. Batwoman; 6. Northstar; 7. Shatter Star; Lesbian As a gay superhero during the “New 52” in the unsanctioned 8. Mighty Man BATWOMAN (aka Katherine Kane) - Created by run, Bunker has now seemingly disap- mutant group X- writer “Edmond Hamilton” and first peared in the current DC Rebirth, along Force, and has been appeared in DC Comics beginning with with other known out LBGT characters. involved in numerous superhuman has two. Although there have been other Detective Comics #233 (1956). During the conflicts. During Civil War, Shatterstar minor “transgender” characters in past multiverse catastrophe series in 1985, Bisexual briefly rejoined X-Force, and helped in comics, Chalice is the first lead hero to Crisis on Infinite Earths, removed Bat- PSYLOCKE (aka Elizabeth “Betsy” Braddock) - the assault in the X-Mansion, to free the fully embrace gender identity. woman’s existence. She was success- Created by Chris Claremont and Herb 198 from the grounds. In the X-Factor MIGHTY MAN – Created by Erik Larsen. fully reintroduced in 2006 as Kate Kane Trimpe, the character first appeared in (2007-2013), Shatterstar joined X-Factor Mighty Man first appeared in The Savage by Geoff Johns with being of Jewish Captain Britain Vol. 1, #8 (1976) com- Investigations and got his motion picture Dragon #3 (1992) of Image Comics as an descent and a proud lesbian in an effort monly in association with the X-Men. daube on the Deadpool 2 movie. ancient entity created by a mysterious to diversify DC continuity. Throughout the years, the origin and wizard named Fon~Ti to fight evil. The THUNDER (aka Anissa Pierce) - Created by Judd evolution of Psylocke’s character has Transgender entity is passed from host to host at the Winick and Tom Raney and first appeared been a roller-coaster with her death(s) CHALICE (aka Charlie Young) - In “Alters”, point of death. The host, regardless of in Outsiders #1, August 2003. Anissa is the and resurrection(s). In 2013, the Un- published by Aftershock Comics, Paul his or her sex, is able to transform into a daughter of Jefferson Pierce, the hero canny X-Force, issue #8 (created by Sam Jenkins, Leila Leiz and an outreaching tall, handsome blonde man with god-like known as Black Lightning. She formed Humphries and Adrian Alphona), was diversity team comes a groundbreak- powers. In “one-shot issue, Mighty Man a relationship with Grace, whom still a skit with Psylocke and Cluster hav- ing first-ever superhero series with a #1 (2017), seven-year-old Betty Bradford lives together. ing fun. The taboo of bisexuality was central transgender protagonist. Chalice has inherited the mantle of the World’s introduced to Psyloke’s character, which is also Charlie Young, a male college Mightiest Man! Gay confused many and encouraged support student, who, unbeknown to his fam- NORTHSTAR (aka Jean-Paul Beaubier) - Created to other readers. ily, is beginning to transition to female. References: www.dccomics.com, www. by Chris Clarmont and John Byrne, the SHATTERSTAR (aka Gaveedra Seven) - The Unlike most superheroes, who have to marvel.com, www.aftershockcomics. character first appeared in X-Men #120 asexual product of bio-engineering on maintain one secret identity, Chalice com, www.imagecomics.com 16 SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 TheCentralVoice.com presents:

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TheCentralVoice.com SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 17 18 SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 TheCentralVoice.com Ease into autumn with these Rolling back our rights non-fiction library picks August 5th marked the end of the major Pride Celebrations in the A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Susquehanna Valley and TransCen- Trans Dauphin Gay Couples tralPA proudly participated in Lan- Central County by Frederick Hertz and Emily Doskow caster, Harrisburg and finally York. This edition provides Library the latest on same-sex The Central PA Pride event in Harris- PA Topics Book Reviews marriage and parent- burg will be fondly remembered for some age laws. “This plain- time to come. The rising floodwaters of English guide shows the Susquehanna River rendered River- you how to: have and front Park uninhabitable, and Governor By Joanne By Yvonne raise children through Tom Wolf, along with State Representa- adoption, donors, sur- tives Patty Kim, and Brian Sims demon- Carroll Carmichael rogacy, or foster parenting; jointly strated once again, their commitment to buy a house or other property; make the LGBT community and the alternate decisions about living together, mar- location of Soldier’s Grove on the Capi- rying, or registering as legal partners; tol’s East Side was made available. Thank Our focus is about titles found at make a will or living trust; make medi- you Governor Wolf, once again, you came be working in higher paid technical and The Library that help to better cal decisions for each other if needed; through for us. administrative positions. They are un- Congratulations to Brad Martin and and deal with the end of a relationship. deremployed and only by living with a connect with those in our commu- (From the Publisher) his staff of happy but overtired assistants number of other trans-females in order nity, whether it be family, friends and volunteers, for shifting into high gear and making the transition to a new to curb expenses are they able to survive, or acquaintances. These six titles No House To Call My Home: Love, and barely at that. Family, and Other Transgressions venue seem uneventful. What a beautiful are here for you at The Library. venue with the tree-lined walkways, the We were never a single-issue commu- by Ryan Berg Remember, the Dauphin County Capitol Dome and Fountain as a backdrop nity because marriage equality was only Underemployed and directionless, on one end and the view of the East State ever just one of the freedoms we needed. Library System is a great place to Ryan Berg took a job in Street Bridge on the other. It has to be We do not have equal rights, and we a group home for dis- start your journey for great reading. the most photogenic location anywhere all have a stake in this fight to end dis- owned and homeless for a Pride event. crimination based on sexual preference, LGBTQ teenagers. His However, for me, the Pride events and Becoming an Ally to the Gender- job was to help these sexual orientation, and gender identity Expansive Child: A Guide For Equality Fest have a hollow ring, because teens discover their self in my mind we are no closer to LGBT and expression. Parents and Carers worth, get them back Equality in the Commonwealth than So what are you going to do about it? by Anna Bianchi on their feet, earn high we ever were and thanks to the GOP One thing you can do right away is For anyone ea- school degrees, and find jobs. But Administration in Washington, many sending a letter to your senator or rep- ger to understand their he had no idea how difficult it would of our hard-earned rights have been resentative or even better, stop by his or be.—(Provided by publisher) child›s gender experi- rolled back. her office. However, you can become a ence, or to learn how Oh sure, the SOTUS ruled in favor of storyteller, because people can be given best to accept, sup- Understanding Sexual marriage equality, but in over half the the statistics, they can hear all the argu- port and protect them, Orientation and Gender Identity states and here in Pennsylvania, you can ments about why it is the right thing to this book will provide by Robert Rodi and Laura Ross get married on Saturday to your same knowledge, reassur- do; but hearing about the pain and misery Geared for teens, it sex spouse, but if you put your picture on ance and the confi- that we and many of our brothers and discusses different your desk Monday morning you might be dence to do so.”—(Provided by sexual orientations fired by the end of the work day. sisters are experiencing will make all publisher) and gender identi- I have two very dear married female the difference. ties while tracing the friends who have been together for many So tell yours or someone else’s story, The Ultimate Guide for Gay nature versus nurture years and they have yet to put a wedding and keep telling it, register to vote, and Dads: Everything You Need to debate over same-sex picture on their respective desks because vote for the candidates that have our Know About LGBTQ Parenting attraction and gender they fear the repercussions. Does that back…incidentally, they are all Demo- But Are (Mostly) Afraid to Ask identity. (Adapted from the Publisher) sound like equality to you, because it crats. by Eric Rosswood does not sound like it to me? I have friends within TransCentralPA Bestselling author Eric Joanne Carroll is the current President The ABC’s of LGBT that are struggling to get by, some be- Rosswood covers ev- by Ashley Mardell cause they were terminated from employ- of TransCentral PA. TransCentral PA ery aspect of father- We live in a post-binary ment once they tried to live authentically. is committed to providing advocacy and hood for gay men in world where gender flu- I have several other friends in addition caring support for transgender individ- this essential guide ency, awareness and ac- that are working in menial service jobs. uals, their significant others, families, to growing your fam- ceptance of how people They have college degrees, and should friends and allies. ily in the post-DOMA identify is essential. era. . .Unlike other Ashley Mardell, a trust- parenting books, this ed voice on YouTube, covers topics like how looks at all things LGBT+. to find LGBT friendly pediatricians, Mardell’s book, filled with in-depth from page 13 how to find LGBT friendly schools, YORK: Equality Fest definitions and personal anecdotes, how to childproof your home with is proof it does get better every day in ily friendly, community, arts & cultural of 2018) a full week that fosters connec- style, how to answer awkward and a world where people are empowered celebration held in Downtown York tions, awareness and activism within the prying questions about your family by information and understanding. City. For 2018 it evolved into a full week beautifully diverse citizenship of south from strangers, examples for what As Mardell says, ‘Learning about new of dynamic events celebrating diversity central PA. two-dad families can do on Mother’s identities broadens our understand- across York County. “The festival honors multiple margin- Day, and much more. The book also ing of humanity, heightens our empa- Inspired by the May 20, 2014 historic alized communities and showcase the includes parenting tips and advice thy, and allows us different, valuable passage of marriage equality, the festi- beautiful contributions of LGBTQIA+ from pediatricians, school educators, perspectives.’ Whether you are a val’s organizers encourage full inclusion individuals, women, immigrants, stu- lawyers, and other same-sex parents.– questioning teen, a teacher or parent of all York citizens in all aspects of civic dents and young people, seniors, the (Adapted from the publisher) looking for advice or anyone wanting life. 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TheCentralVoice.com SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 19 State urges small diverse businesses to apply to Mentor-Protégé program "We have a responsibility to ensure that opportunities to compete for state contracting is diverse, inclusive, and fair. We have taken an aggressive and innovative approach to achieving that goal, and the Mentor-Protégé Program is another resource that we can now point to in those efforts.” Human Rights Campaign press secretary Sarah McBride, center, addressed 73 people July 17 in Harrisburg. McBride, Kira Kinsman, Equality PA treasurer, left, and Allison -GOVERNOR TOM WOLF VanKuiken, HRC PA state coordinator, are part of HRC Rising. As part of his commitment to level the THE CENTRAL VOICE PHOTO The details playing field for small and diverse busi- To participate in the MPP, both men- nesses, Governor Tom Wolf announced tor and protégé firms must be registered Human Rights Campaign prioritizes on March 14 the launch of the Common- suppliers in good standing with the wealth’s Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) commonwealth and be willing to ad- for Small Diverse Businesses. here to and sign the MPP Agreement. Pennsylvania for 2018 election The program pairs successful prime In addition, mentors must have served contractors with small diverse busi- in a prime contractor role on a contract By Central Voice July that hopes to fight “the politics of nesses (SDBs) to better develop their worth $300,00 or more in the past three hate, anti-LGBT legislation, and fuel technical and administrative capabilities years, while protégé firms must be a DGS- “We’ve prioritized Pennsylvania,” pro-equality candidates and initiatives to compete for state government con- verified SDB and attend a DISBO training Human Rights Campaign press sec- in 2018, 2020 and beyond” VanKuiken tracting opportunities. workshop and a solicitation event. retary Sarah McBride, center, told 73 tells The Central Voice. Small diverse businesses are those The pilot program will consist of four people July 17 in Harrisburg. McBride, As the earliest and largest grassroots owned by minorities, women, LGBT, mentors and five protégés who will en- Kiri Kinsman, Equality PA treasurer, deployment in HRC’s 38-year history, veterans and people with disabilities. ter into a year-long agreement with a left, and Allison VanKuiken, HRC the national organization prioritized “We have a responsibility to ensure six- month review. Based on the results, community organizer, are part of several crucial battleground states, that opportunities to compete for state adjustments will be made to the program HRC Rising, a campaign launched last including Pennsylvania. contracting is diverse, inclusive, and before opening it up to more businesses. fair,” Governor Wolf said. “We have taken “These mentor businesses are to be an aggressive and innovative approach commended for walking the talk when to achieving that goal, and the Mentor- it comes to doing their part to make our Protégé Program is another resource Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business that we can now point to in those efforts.” Opportunities efforts a success,” Topper In September 2015, Wolf signed an said. “And for the protégés, the chance executive order solidifying the admin- to gain insight and knowledge from state istration’s commitment to improving contractors who know the lay of the the participation of small and small land will allow them to become more diverse businesses in state government proficient with process and hopefully contracting and the commonwealth’s pay it forward in the future. ” overall economy. The order also created an Advisory Council whose recommen- Businesses being sought dations included commissioning the first The Mentor-Protégé pairings for the ever statewide Commonwealth Disparity pilot program are as follows: Study and establishing a mentor-protégé •Highmark Health of Pittsburgh will program. mentor All-Purpose Cleaning Services, The MPP will be run through the De- Inc and Bender Consulting Services, Inc. partment of General Services Bureau of both of Pittsburgh Diversity Inclusion and Small Business •Momentum, Inc. of Camp Hill will Now Hiring! Opportunities (BDISBO), pairing prime mentor Eastern Business Software, Inc. Get involved in empowering, contractors and/or suppliers with DGS- of Broomall inspiring and educating people in verified SDBs to provide developmental •Unisys Corporation of Harrisburg your community! assistance and help them successfully will mentor LingaTech, Inc. of Camp Hill solicit and perform on commonwealth •PAP Technologies, Inc. of Lancaster supplies and services procurement will mentor Apparel, Print and Promo- contracts and non-highway capital con- tionals, Inc. of Harrisburg. struction projects. 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20 SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 TheCentralVoice.com SCOTT: Questionaire response from page 5 Truth, Lies, BS and the presidency crimination legislation in order to en- nities towards recognizing the intrinsic “It’s all bullshit and it’s bad for you.” sure its passage. However, we cannot value of all human life, regardless of That’s George Carlin—may he be simply change laws: we must change race, gender, or sexual orientation. Ally hearts, and we must change minds. I will lend my voice to the public de- resting in peace—in one of his last My faith teaches me that all people bate, pointing out that discrimination and best routines. He wanted us to in the are created equal and are worthy of of this type is simply a modern-day know that much of what we’re told love and respect. Whether during a extension of the same prejudices that Academy committee hearing or while attending a the civil rights movement overcame in by our governmental and religious grassroots event, I will work to combat the 1960s. Furthermore, in the event leaders is not true, but rather a mix- discrimination against members of the that the Supreme Court rules against ture of lies and BS. LGBTQ community by vigorously ad- the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, By Trum vocating on their behalf in both public I would support legislation to create Is the United States the greatest coun- and private. the necessary civil rights protections try in the world? Is our capitalist system a wonderful thing? When people die do they Simmons (4) Would you support a move to at the federal level. separate the employment, housing and go to heaven and meet their mom, dad (6) The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Edu- public accommodations protections into and grandparents to enjoy one another cation Network (GLSEN) conducted a separate bills if you knew that one or in eternal bliss? It’s bullshit, and it’s bad survey that found that 82% of LGBTQ more of those protections would not be- for you, Carlin says. students had a problem with bullying Frankfurt explains that BS is some- come law? For example, a bill to prohibit During the British Petroleum (BP) thing other than a lie. Lies are falsehoods, discrimination in employment would about sexual orientation and 64% felt massive oil spill in 2010 the company put unsafe at school due to bullying about whereas BS is “a matter not of falsity be signed into law while housing and out reams of information in an effort to but of fakery. … Although it is produced public accommodation discrimination their sexual orientation. As a result reassure us that all was well. The Onion of bullying, LGBTQ youth miss more without concern with the truth … the would not be prohibited. responded with a story under the head- essence of bullshit is not that it is false than five times as much school as other I support non-discrimination pro- line, “Massive flow of bullshit continues but that it is phony .” students. Nearly 30% of LGBTQ youth tections in the areas of employment, to gush from BP headquarters.” This In addition, the bullshitter “misrepre- drop out of school as a result of bully- housing, and public accommodations helped keep things in perspective. sents what he is up to,” Frankfurt writes. because I unequivocally support ing. LGBTQ youth are two to three times Was BP lying? Yes and no. There were The bullshitter just wants to get away full legal and social equality for all more likely to commit suicide than other lies, sure, but much of their informa- with what he says. But perhaps my favor- members of the LGBTQ community. I youth. Given the significant presence tion was simply BS. They said whatever ite Frankfurt quote is this: “Bullshitting would not want to see these protections of bullying within the LGBTQ com- they thought could reassure us, which is less a matter of craft than of art. Hence separated into separate bills if a bill munity, what concrete steps would you included some truth, some half-truths the familiar notion of the bullshit artist.” that contained all of them had enough suggest that could reduce the number of and some outright lies. Lying, on the other hand, is more of a support to become law. bullying incidents among the LGBTQ Now, speaking of BS, I think it’s safe craft than an art. (5) In light of recent court cases af- community? to say that President Donald Trump is a In Trump’s rhetoric we see a man who fecting the LGBTQ community, and in In my view, the Office of Civil Rights master of BS. He may be Commander- excels in salesmanship. And what he’s particular, the Masterpiece Cakeshop (OCR) should interpret Title IX in a in-Chief, but we can also call him selling is Donald Trump. He wants you Bullshitter-in-Chief. He is so good at it v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, manner that extends non-discrimi- to buy his product, his brand. Is he really that his Twitter and campaign rhetoric which revolves around a bakery that nation protections to members of the concerned about “Making America Great has led to a resurgence of BS across the refused to sell a custom wedding cake LGBTQ community in all educational Again”? Does he really care about work- country—and not just from him, but also to a same-sex couple. The bakery’s institutions that receive federal funds. ing men and women? We already know owner, Jack Phillips, seeks an exemp- from his administration officials, his sup- he doesn’t support LGBTQ rights, people While the OCR issued guidelines to porters and many religious leaders. This tion from Colorado’s civil-rights law, this effect during the Obama admin- of color or immigrants, so we don’t need which prohibits public businesses from is not a good thing for the U.S. to question that. istration, the Trump administration But what is BS, anyway? Is it simply discriminating based on sexual orien- Nope—he just wants you to buy his rescinded those guidelines in 2017. Ac- another term for lying? Not according tation. He argues that this is a narrow brand and make Donald Trump greater cordingly, I support passing legislation to Harry G. Frankfurt in his wonderful case about whether the government can than ever. You know he’s already great— in order to add language to Title IX that little book On Bullshit (2005). Frankfurt, “compel artists to create expression that he tells us that all the time. explicitly extends non-discrimination a professor emeritus who taught moral violates their sincerely held religious Millions of people have bought Trump’s protections to include discrimination philosophy at Princeton, wrote a concise beliefs about marriage.” brand of bullshit and are busy spreading that occurs on the basis of sexual 67 pages in an attempt to define a word he The court will rule on this case this it far and wide. Thankfully, many more orientation or gender identity. This maintains is not really understood, as it is spring. Why will the ruling be impor- millions can see it for what it is. Other used so often in so many different ways. tant to you andhow will you advocate would legally obligate educational in- millions don’t know what to think. Again, Frankfurt may be a scholar, but he on behalf of the LGBTQ community in stitutions that receive federal funding this is not good for our country. echoes George Carlin on the first page light of this case? to investigate and remedy instances As Frankfurt says, each of us contrib- of his book. “One of the most salient This ruling is important because of bullying and harassment against utes our share of bullshit. And I believe members of the LGBTQ community. features of our culture is that there is those who advocate for social, racial, of the precedent it will set, and the so much bullshit,” Frankfurt writes. environment it will create in regards environmental and economic justice also EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is “Everyone knows this. Each of us con- need to be careful of this phenomenon. to discrimination. Simply put, a ruling tributes his share. But we tend to take intended as information only and is There is too much BS coming from those that favors the cakeshop will justify the situation for granted.” not an endorsement. It is published who are against equality for all, and we discrimination wrapped in a religious He continues, noting that “most people as a service to readers who live within need to make sure we don’t add to the pile. cloak. As a pastor who supports the are rather confident of their ability to rights of all people, I recognize that Pennsylvania’s 10thCongressional After all, we all have been accultur- recognize bullshit and to avoid being ated to American bullshit and, as George such a ruling would not only harm the District. Central Voice’s coverage area taken in by it,” As a result, he writes, LGBTQ community, but it would also is Dauphin, Cumberland, York, and Carlin said—no matter who you are—it’s we have no understanding of what it is all bad for you. damage the movement of faith commu- Lancaster counties. or how it functions.

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