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Keystone Equality is Pennsylvania’s statewide political organization working to advance LGBTQ+ equality, civil rights, and equity by empowering change within our communities and across local, state, and federal government. Over 500,000 LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians deserve equal rights under the law.

Keystone EQUALITY

Keystone Equality acknowledges that there are ever growing and changing terms that identify sexual and gender minority communities and strives to provide advocacy that will not leave anyone out. Keystone Equality works inclusively for and fully acknowledges the rights of all people in the extended Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Pansexual, Asexual, Two Spirit, Gender Diverse, Nonbinary, plus other communities.

In this website these many communities are indicated by the shortened acronym LGBTQ+.

OUR MISSION

Keystone Equality empowers LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians so they can have a strong political voice in PA.

Through voter mobilization, electoral advocacy, and political organizing, Keystone Equality centers LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians in the fight for equality, equity, and inclusion on the basis of sexual orientation, gender and gender expression identity across our state.

Keystone Equality has filed for 501(c)(4) nonprofit status.

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Who WE ARE

Keystone Equality’s volunteer board and volunteer committees are a diverse and ever growing group of committed Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ advocates and allies who believe Pennsylvania-based leadership and community based activism will make a difference.

We believe collaboration must be accountable, transparent, and genuine. We can and will succeed as Pennsylvanians who are standing with and for Pennsylvanians.

We are Keystone Equality, and we are in this together!

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WHAT WE FIGHT FOR

Whether it is the protecting your right to marry the person you love, or campaigning for LGBTQ+ employment nondiscrimination, or advocating for the ability of transgender youth to gain the benefits of the best public education possible, Keystone Equality stands with and for all LGBTQ+ people residing in Pennsylvania.

As queer individuals ourselves, we know the concerns you have. As advocates, we understand the issues that are involved.

That’s why we are political activists, why we work on PA statewide and municipal legislative projects, why we bring voters information on LGBTQ+ issues, and why we work with local, statewide, and national elected officials and community organizations to ensure you and those you care for are protected from harm.

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VOLUNTEER

Are you good at networking? Maybe you are a social media guru! Do you like public speaking? Or are you just good at typing, spreadsheet creating, or proofreading? Perhaps you simply want to learn about advocacy …

Contact Keystone Equality now to volunteer and help achieve victory!

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Please DONATe

Keystone Equality exists because of the support of people like you.

Please help by donating through our secure Zeffy site here or if you prefer to send a check, contact: Chair@keystoneequality.org or call 610-432-5449

Please note that Keystone Equality is a 501c4 organization and as such your contribution is not tax deductible.

  • EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE

    EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE

    Pennsylvania is the only state in the Northeast that does not have specific protections for LGBTQ+ people written into legislative law. The Pennsylvania Fairness Act (HB 300/SB 150) would ensure that all Pennsylvania residents are protected from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodation based sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Organizers have been working diligently to get this legislation passed and we need you to do your part. Click the button to contact your legislator today!

  • Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

    Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

    Whether it is forced “outing” of queer youth, access to the restroom or locker room that aligns with their gender identity or the ability to gain access to the benefits of school sports or other activities, LGBTQ+ youth have become an undeserving target in the culture wars. At Keystone Equality we stand with these amazing young people and are actively working to push back against harmful policies and legislation at the state and local level. Join us by emailing your elected officials!

  • BANNING CONVERSION THERAPY

    BANNING CONVERSION THERAPY

    Also called “reparative therapy,” conversion therapy is a harmful practice that targets LGBTQ youth and seeks to change their sexual or gender identities. Organizations like the American Psychological Association have condemned this practice yet in many parts of the Commonwealth it is openly practiced by therapists and religious organizations. Keystone Equality not only condemns this practice but is working to get it banned by state and local governments. You can do your part by contacting your elected officials too.