Upcoming Trans Events in Pittsburgh

Upcoming Trans Events in Pittsburgh

From my friend, Dr. Emilia Lombardi comes word of some events that may interest you.  Unfortunately, due to a death in our family, Ledcat and I will not be able to attend.  I would like to hear more. Thurs. Nov. 13th 7-9pmTrans Town Hall meetingUniversity of PittsburghAlumni Hall Rm. 562On fifth ave between Lytton ave […]

Protest Pittsburgh: Join a Nationwide Prop 8 Protest this Saturday

Protest Pittsburgh:  Join a Nationwide Prop 8 Protest this Saturday

Here's your chance to be part of the nationwide outrage over the passage of California's Proposition 8 which amends the state constitution to limit marriage between a man and a woman.  11/15/08.  Join your queer brothers and sisters, and our allies, this Saturday, November 15, at the City County Building at 1:30 PM.   From Join the […]

One year

One year

John was my friend since I was 14 and he was 19 when his mother moved next door to my parents.  He was this amazing man and I miss him a lot.  I miss his smart-ass comments, his willingness to get down on the floor with the pets, his pleasure over a simple meal and […]

Open Invitation to local LGBTQ leaders from the Gay & Lesbian Community Center

Open Invitation to local LGBTQ leaders from the Gay & Lesbian Community Center

 *Dear GLBT Community Leader:* As you probably have heard, the building housing the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh (GLCC) at Forward and Murray as well as the former Poli's Restaurant and the Forward Theatre building are under agreement with a proposal to demolish the buildings to make way for a private hotel/retail development. […]

PG Saturday Diary: A Proud Father, Gay African-American and future minister speaks

PG Saturday Diary:  A Proud Father, Gay African-American and future minister speaks

Be sure to read this piece from the Post-Gazette Saturday diary: In this miracle we call America, my own life is a testament to promises made, and kept. I studied and worked hard. I have a good job. I worked in Congress for a well-known senator as the Reagan revolution began, one of only a […]

Jim Quinn: “Gay Sex Produces AIDS”

Jim Quinn: “Gay Sex Produces AIDS”

Ah, Jim Quinn.  He has no problems with gays, except for our impact on health insurance premiums what with all the AIDS generating sex we have and our attempts to “muddy the waters” by wanting to get married.    GLAAD is calling on all homosexuals to urge Clear Channel Communications to sanction Quinn. Please contact […]

Pittsburgh’s 25th Lambda Ball

Ledcat and I attended the Lambda Ball during our first year of dating.  It was such fun to get dressed up and wear my grandmother's jewelry and dance, dance, dance.  We met a lovely couple from Ithaca.  It was like magic.  You should consider going.  Not only is it a really fun night, but you […]

The Big Win is Yet Undetermined

The Big Win is Yet Undetermined

It is 11:39 PM and we are waiting to hear Obama's speech.  We went outside and celebrated with one set of neighbors.  Everyone else either wasn't home or just didn't feel the joy. Still, we also await the outcome on California's Proposition 8 which would invalidate gay marriage in that state.  It hasn't necessarily been […]

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