FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | December 3, 2012 Contact: Victoria Martin vmartin@payouthcongress.org Phone: 717-743-1035 PSEC ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP; ANNOUNCES HISTORIC STATEWIDE LGBT YOUTH CONFERENCE IN PITTSBURGH Lewisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition (PSEC) Coordinating Committee elected new leadership as well voted to appoint several new members to the […]
First Out LGBT State Legislator in Pennsylvania
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BREAKING: First Out LGBT State Legislator in Pennsylvania; Republican Rep. Mike Fleck Becomes First Openly Gay Legislator in Pennsylvania History HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition (PSEC) and LGBT youth across Pennsylvania commend Republican State Rep. Mike Fleck (R-81) for coming out today, becoming the […]
Out Philadelphia Judge Nominated to Federal Bench
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRST OUT LESBIAN HISPANIC JUDGE NOMINATED BY PRESIDENT TO FEDERAL BENCH Philadelphia Judge Nitza Quiñones Alejandro Supported by both US Senators Toomey and Casey PHILADELPHIA – The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition (PSEC) commends US Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) for supporting Judge Nitza I. […]
Landmark Anti-Bullying Legislation Introduced in Pennsylvania
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2012 Contact: Jason Landau Goodman jgoodman@payouthcongress.org Phone: 717-743-1035 LANDMARK ANTI-BULLYING LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN PENNSYLVANIA HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition (PSEC) is proud to announce the introduction of the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Act, or PASS Act [HB 2636], in the Pennsylvania House […]
Nanticoke community mourns Joshuah Delos Santos, ’13
Nanticoke teen completes suicide, friends and family cite extreme bullying at school Nanticoke community mourns Joshuah Delos Santos, 13 We have learned that yet another youth in Pennsylvania has completed suicide in relation toextreme bullying in school. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Joshuah Delos […]
Big Spring School District Welcomes Latest GSA Approval in PA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWVILLE, PA – Board members of a rural Cumberland County school district voted in alignment with Equal Access laws Monday night, officially ushering in a Gay-Straight Alliance for students attending Big Spring High School (BSHS) with a 4-3 vote. Despite a contentious hour-long public debate between students, […]
Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus Launched
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PSEC Attends Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus Launch in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition (PSEC) youth leaders were in attendance of the historic launch of the Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus Thursday afternoon, a monumental step forward for the national agenda to raise anti-bullying awareness. The […]
Pitt to Trans Students: Birth Certificate or Bust
Pitt to Transgender Students: Birth Certificate or Bust PITTSBURGH– The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition (PSEC) is deeply disappointed by the University of Pittsburgh’s unfortunate decision on March 20th to go against the Anti-Discriminatory Policies Committee’s (ADPC) thoughtful recommendation allowing students to occupy bathrooms based on their gender identity. The […]
East Pennsboro: No GSA Here!
East Pennsboro School District Votes Down GSA: Violates Federal Equal Access Law HARRISBURG, PA – Defying federal law, the East Pennsboro Area School District voted down the formation of a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at East Pennsboro Area High School yesterday evening. The Federal Equal Access Act of 1984 […]