Absolutely the fuck not, Pennsylvania.
I did all the work for you, flood these bigots with your thoughts.
Pennsylvania is facing a dangerous attack on LGBTQ+ rights. A new lawsuit, backed by two school districts and Republican lawmakers, seeks to strip anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. If successful, it could prevent the state from investigating cases of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity—rolling back hard-fought progress. (https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/lawsuit-aims-strike-lgbtq-anti-discrimination-protections-pennsylvania-rcna195306)
This blatant attempt to erase protections puts LGBTQ+ students and community members at risk. We cannot let intolerance win. Contact these assholes at the school boards and state representatives. Demand they uphold protections for all Pennsylvanians. Equality isn’t optional—it’s a right.
I even made it easy for you. There is a sample letter/script at the bottom of this post, along with all of the email addresses of the representatives and the school board members for both districts and their legal team.
Here’s the quick list: abernstine@pahousegop.com,bgleim@pahousegop.com,rtellish@sssd.k12.pa.us,tfrasier@sssd.k12.pa.us,cstewart@sssd.k12.pa.us,kmarino@sssd.k12.pa.us,mrounds@sssd.k12.pa.us,twilt@sssd.k12.pa.us,jwinterrowd@sssd.k12.pa.us,syouree@sssd.k12.pa.us,bdawson@sssd.k12.pa.us,tking@dmkcg.com,jcoulter@dmkcg.com,dgraham@dmkcg.com,afritz@sssd.k12.pa.us,boydr@knochsd.net,eakind@knochsd.net,gebhartw@knochsd.net,infantea@knochsd.net,kovachju@knochsd.net,larrimerp@knochsd.net,mcdonaldj@knochsd.net,mcrandald@knochsd.net,schellerj@knochsd.net
Sample letter:
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to express my absolute outrage at the lawsuit seeking to strip LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections in Pennsylvania. This is not just a policy debate—it is a direct attack on the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ individuals in our state. Rolling back protections doesn’t just send a harmful message; it puts real people at risk.
No student, teacher, or community member should have to fear discrimination, and no school district should be complicit in such blatant bigotry. Denying protections doesn’t erase LGBTQ+ people—it just makes them more vulnerable. It’s 2025. We should be moving forward, not backwards.
I urge you in the strongest terms to stand against this lawsuit. Uphold equality. Protect your constituents. Do not be remembered as someone who enabled discrimination.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Here are a list of all the people involved, excluding parents and students because I cannot find their names:
Rep. Aaron Bernstine
abernstine@pahousegop.com
CAPITOL OFFICE: 717-783-8322, Ryan Office Building P.O. Box 202008 211 Harrisburg, PA 17120
ELLWOOD CITY OFFICE: 724-752-2120, 438 Line Ave. Ellwood City, PA 16117
BUTLER OFFICE: 724-847-5291, 790 Pittsburgh Road Suite 3 Butler, PA 16002
Rep. Barbara Gleim
bgleim@pahousegop.com
Capitol Office: (717) 772-2280, 427 Irvis Office Building P.O. Box 202199 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2199
Carlisle Office: (717) 249-1990, 437 East North Street Carlisle, PA 17013
Here is the contact information for the South Side Area Board of School Directors:
President: Bob Tellish (rtellish@sssd.k12.pa.us)
Vice-President: Travis Frasier (tfrasier@sssd.k12.pa.us)
Treasurer: Craig Stewart (cstewart@sssd.k12.pa.us)
Kathie Marino (kmarino@sssd.k12.pa.us)
Michael Rounds (mrounds@sssd.k12.pa.us)
Tammy Wilt (twilt@sssd.k12.pa.us)
Julie Winterrowd (jwinterrowd@sssd.k12.pa.us)
Shelly Youree (syouree@sssd.k12.pa.us)
Board Secretary: Barbara Dawson (bdawson@sssd.k12.pa.us)
Board Solicitor: Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham L.L.P.
tking@dmkcg.com , jcoulter@dmkcg.com , dgraham@dmkcg.com
128 West Cunningham Street
Butler, PA 16001 Tel: 724-283-2200
Superintendent of Schools: Alan Fritz (afritz@sssd.k12.pa.us)
And then the Knoch School Board:
Ms. Becky Boyd: boydr@knochsd.net
Mrs. Donna Eakin: eakind@knochsd.net
Mr. Bill Gebhart: gebhartw@knochsd.net
Mr. Anthony Infante: infantea@knochsd.net
Mr. Justin Kovach: kovachju@knochsd.net
Mrs. Patti Larrimer: larrimerp@knochsd.net
Mrs. Jill McDonald: mcdonaldj@knochsd.net
Mr. Mr. David McRandal: mcrandald@knochsd.net
Mr. Jesse Scheller: schellerj@knochsd.net
I sent an email!
Sent an email. Rep Aaron J. Bernstine wasn’t very thrilled his response email stated “That isn’t what the lawsuit does. Did you read it, or just the headlines from the left wing media?”
I’m happy to provide screenshots. I just don’t know how to on comments.