Friday, April 19, 2013
Pennsylvania State Rep. Brendan Boyle: ‘There is no place for discrimination or bigotry in the Boy Scouts.’
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Friday, April 19
State Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-170, on Friday, released the following statement after the Philadelphia chapter of Boy Scouts of America proposed changing the organization’s national policy to give local units autonomy when it comes to allowing gay members. “I am very glad that the Philadelphia Boy Scouts of America have decided to press for an end to discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation. This is an important step forward in the fight for full equality for all Americans. As a founding member of the PA House LGBT Equality Caucus, I support this decision for furthering the expansion of rights once denied to our fellow Americans just for being gay. I praise the efforts of the Philadelphia Boy Scouts of America in …
Monday, February 25, 2013
State Rep. Brendan Boyle, who represents a portion of Abington and Rockledge, will visit Israel in early March. He will be accompanied by his brother, state Rep. Kevin Boyle.
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Monday, February 25
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia recently selected state Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-170) and his brother, state Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-172), to visit Israel next week. The federation chose Brendan and Kevin to travel to Israel to discuss economic and foreign policy issues with Israeli leaders and exchange ideas regarding Philadelphia's association with the Jewish state. "Israel is our most important strategic ally in the world, and an estimated 300,000 Americans are living in Israel today," Brendan Boyle said in a press release. "It is important for public officials at every level of government to discuss issues affecting both Israelis and Americans, and our shared economic and foreign policy goals." Kevin Boyle said: "We are …
Friday, June 15, 2012
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Abington
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Friday, June 15, 2012
As we look ahead to November’s elections, Abington Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates. President of the United States Barack Obama (D) Mitt Romney (R) United States Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (D) Tom Smith (R) Attorney General David Freed (R) Kathleen Kane (D) Auditor General John Maher (R) Eugene DePasquale (D) State Treasurer Robert McCord (D) Diana Vaughn (R) Representative in the United States Congress, District 13 Allyson Schwartz (D) Joseph Rooney (R) Representative in the General Assembly, District 151 Todd Stephens (R) Will Sylianteng (D) Representative in the General …
Saturday, June 18, 2011
State Reps. Shapiro and Boyle and commissioner Lori Schreiber spoke in front of the township building today.
Abington Against Discrimination and Defamation (Abington ADD) held its Kickoff to Equality: A Celebration of Diversity event this morning at the township building. State Rep. Josh Shapiro, D-153 spoke about the importance of having statewide anti-discrimination legislation; he added that he would seek county-wide legislation regarding the subject should he become a county commissioner. Abington Township CommissionerLori Schreiber talked about the steps she took to pass a township anti-discrimination ordinance; she talked about the ordinance failing in January.
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Several speakers, businesses, and religious organizations will be on hand at the township building this morning.
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
Abington Against Discrimination and Defamation (Abington ADD) will hold its Kickoff to Equality: A Celebration of Diversity event Saturday, June 18 at the Abington Township Building at 11 a.m. State Rep. Josh Shapiro, D-153, will speak at the event, which will celebrate the diverse Abington community and will rally support for a local non-discrimination ordinance in the township. Several speakers, businesses, and religious groups are sponsoring the event; many will l be in attendance, including: State Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-170; Abington Commissioner Lori Schreiber; Brian Sims, President of the Board of Directors of Equality Pennsylvania; Abington School Board Member Andrea Trainer; Pastor Beth Lyon of Glenside United Church of Christ; …
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Rick Bruce
9:00 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013
Only at gay leaders. Sexuality is not a common issue for discussion anyway in scouting. I have no problem with it if one doesn't try to influence others. It is a personal issue and should stay there. Hetero- or homosexuality isn't the issue. Distraction from the focus of scouting is more the problem. Any potential for abuse is also. more ›