Upcoming events

Things you might want to know about … Friday April 15thHeels on Wheels Glitter Roadshow PittsburghRemedy 5121 Butler St.8:30pm doors, 9pm show, $5 Featuring local performers Bekezela Mguni, Nichole Faina and more! …Stay for the Afterparty-Operation Sappho!!! w DJ's Mary Mack, Square Peg, and Drop ThatSpecial guest DJ Shomi Noise from Heels on WheelsPhotobooth by […]

Gertrude Stein Club Endorsements

Good, LGBTQ positive information for the May primary. The Gertrude Stein Political Club of Greater Pittsburgh supports the following candidates for the May 17, 2011, primary:   PA Commonwealth Court Barbara Ernsberger County Executive Rich Fitzgerald (D) County Controller Valerie McDonald Roberts (D) Allegheny Co. Council district 7 Nicholas Futules (D) Allegheny Co. Council district […]

Pgh Mayor contributes to “It Gets Better” project

I am very proud of Mayor Ravenstahl for contributing a video to the “It Gets Better” anti-bullying project.  This is the sort of leadership we need from our allies.  I hope the Mayor will take a few steps down Grant Street to support the kids at the Gay & Lesbian Community Center in both the […]

GLCC Youth Director chosen for Jefferson Award

I caught this very late last night.  Great way to end a weekend. GLCC Youth Director has been named a Finalist for the 2011 Jefferson Awards. His profile will run in the PG on Wednesday.  His name is Ben Cook and I met him in 2003 when I was on the GLCC Board.  I distinctly […]

Dear Virginia

A few days ago, Ginny Montanez came out as a Republican on her very popular blog, That's Church. But this Sunday while reading an article about the Port Authority service cuts that went into effect today, I was first shocked to see the 67J was cut, because I assumed that was a pretty profitable and […]

Fundraiser for Lucille Prater-Holliday

Saturday, April 9, 2011, my new friend Lucille Prater-Holliday will hold a fundraiser at the Shadow Lounge from 6-8 PM. Tickets are $10.   Lucille is running for City Council in District 9 (East Liberty, Homewood, Point Breeze, Garfield, etc).  She is challenging incumbent Rev Ricky Burgress.   Ricky Burgess has repeatedly slapped the LGBT […]