This Site Aims to Promote the Historic Oil Region of Northwestern Pennsylvania as a Welcoming Place for All and to Challenge the Bigotry of Those Who Seek to Exclude Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender People from Open and Equal Participation in Community Life, particularly the Venango County-based Hate Group known as the American Family Association of Pennsylvania. Learn more at OutintheSilence.com
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Voices of Freedom
The Personal Side of Civil Liberties
Thursday, September 18, 2008
5:30 pm
Frick Fine Arts Building
Schenley Drive, Oakland
Across from Carnegie Library, between the fountain and the bridge to Phipps.
The Muslim Rocket Scientist: removed from his position for criticizing U.S. government’s treatment of Muslims -- Free Speech, Discrimination
The High School Students: suspended for showing their support for gay and lesbian students -- Students' Rights, Free Speech
The Newlyweds: denied a marriage license for not having clergy perform their ceremony -- Religious Liberty
The Young Mother: had her newborn baby taken from her after being secretly tested for prenatal marijuana use -- Privacy, Due Process, Right to Parent
Admission is free but reservations are requested by September 12. Call 412-681-7736 or email VoicesOfFreedom@aclupgh.org
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