Meeting with Senator Specter

Saturday AM, the Arlen Specter campaign hosted an LGBT reception in Shadyside.  Ledcat and I stopped by. We had a delightful conversation with Lt. Governor candidate Jonathan Saidal (read about him here) who is a bright, witty man. Put him in a room with State Senator Daylin Leach and you'd have a pretty erudite room […]

Live Blogging/Tweeting Monday's Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art

Ledcat and I are thrilled to have been invited back to live blog the fantastic “Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art” auction to benefit Persad Center.  We had a lot of fun last year.  It was an honor to be invited back and this year we'll incorporate live tweeting @PghLesbian24 and @Ledcat.  And don't forget to support […]

New Head of the SEIU is a lesbian

New Head of the SEIU is a lesbian

and the PG has the story.  Labor history is fascinating.  Glad to see we'll get more labor herstory, too. 

From the PG – When My Daughter Came Out

From the PG – When My Daughter Came Out

This was a lovely little piece to read this morning when I cracked open the Post-Gazette. A mother reflects on her reaction to her daughter's coming out …. not simply on how it made her (mom) feel, but what her (mom's) response meant for her daughter. The parent of a gay child can lose that child in […]

State Rep Harry Readshaw teams up with Darryl Metcalfe? Really?

State Rep Harry Readshaw teams up with Darryl Metcalfe?  Really?

On that critical Pennsylvania issue … immigration reform. State Reps. Daryl Metcalfe and Harry Readshaw think Pennsylvania should follow Arizona's lead and “protect its borders and citizens” by giving local and state police more power to arrest, detain and eventually deport foreigners who have entered the state illegally and don't have proper registration papers.   […]

League of Women Voters Guide

League of Women Voters Guide

This is the link to the local version of the League of Women Voters voting guide.  http://palwv.org/voting/vg.pdf This can be a very useful tool in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. 

Reverend Janet Edwards at Washington Post blog

Reverend Janet Edwards at Washington Post blog

The Reverend Janet Edwards weighs in on the banning of burquas in a very thoughtful post on how Christian women might feel to have their religious symbols banned. She previously weighed in on how a covenant relationship with God mirrors the intimacy necessary for a healthy sexuality. When the Church insists that marriage vows are […]

Philly Gay News Readers Overwhelmingly Support Hoeffel

Check out this poll from the Philly Gay News   sdf

Allegheny Movement on Domestic Partner Benefits

Allegheny Movement on Domestic Partner Benefits

The City Paper's own Lauren Daley was front and center at the very first meeting of the Allegheny County Human Relations Commission.  Sadly, the 8 AM start meant I had to be at work and could not be part of this historic moment.  However, the man called Potter has the scoop over at Slagheap. Front and […]

Joe Hoeffel Rally in Pittsburgh

Joe Hoeffel Rally in Pittsburgh

You've probably picked up on the fact that I am supporting Joe Hoeffel in the primary race for the PA Governor's manse.  I believe his vision and experience will translate into the leadership we need to move ahead as a Commonwealth,  My support goes far beyond his solid stance on LGBTQ issues.  I like what's […]