Hope for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell fades .... sigh.

It is kind of weird to be sitting here thinking "hey, I'm happy the straight white Admiral guy won" while wishing we could just send more gay people to war .... this is the liberal frontlines?

Huh.

Yes, I do know the election is over, but I'm a little overextended at work so no time to process and blog.  I'm just enjoying the quiet airwaves. :-)

I am very grateful to all the Pennsylvania voters who have given me a reason to get up for the next five months ... Joe Sestak.  Isn't that an interesting turn of events?  It certainly caught the eye of a lot of LGBT bloggers around the nation, particularly the question of whether it reflects on Obama or not.

I'm also strangely intrigued by the committee races. So much to process. But tomorrow is a 12+ hour workday and I'm on call so I think that will have to wait. 

Figures.

 

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Don't get fired -- get fired up! Join Pride at Work in a national day of action, Tuesday May 18th. If you've ever made a phone call, written a letter or attended a lobby day in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), if you have ever stood up for fair treatment for all workers, LGBT workers need you to make one more phone call today.

Please urge your representatives: "Pass ENDA now."

In a majority of states, workers can be legally fired simply because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Employment discrimination for any reason is wrong, and it's that simple.

Please call your Representative by dialing the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and asking to be connected to their office. When you reach the office or their voice mail:

* Tell them you support inclusive ENDA, HR 3017;
* Urge them to pass it now, without amendments; and
* Ask your member of Congress to call their leadership to bring ENDA up for a vote.

Solidarity,

Peggy Shorey, Executive Director

From the Tribune Review's coverage of a Democratic challenge to Congresswoman Dahlkemper who has been in office for less than one term.  I shake me head to think that people actually believe this hate and fear based rhetoric.

Marin cited three stances that would be important to him if elected:

? Denouncing the "homosexual agenda" -- his belief is gay couples adopting children would be "legalized molestation."

? Saving seniors from "execution" -- he believes the elderly are victims of a government program that sends seniors who experience memory loss to hospice care.

? Increasing government spending in the district to stimulate the economy.

Legalized molestation is so incredibly offensive that I'm sputtering. How can someone be serious about this stuff?  How can you claim to be focused on jobs when you actually believe there is a homosexual agenda, much less one that involes hurting children?  It is sickening and disgusting.

Congresswoman Dahlkemper is uncommitted on the inclusive ENDA legislation. How are we as a community doing to persuade her that people don't believe this rhetoric unless they are simply filled with ignorance and hate? 

I can't even muster up the outrage.  He's a small-minded bigot that reminds us why we need to keep pushing our party to the left, to the left, to the left.  Sigh.

 

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Here's the finalized Steel City Stonewall 2010 Primary endorsement slate.

Here's the finalized Gertrude Stein Political Club of Pittsburgh slate.

Here's the Democracy for Pittsburgh slate.

Here's the slate from the Pennsylvania NOW PAC.

 

 

Just got word that Dyke March permit is in Eli's hands so we are all set.  Here's the route:

 

The speaker will be Miranda Vey of the Pittsburgh Dykes on Bikes. She's an articulate, insightful woman with a wonderful ability to inspire.  I think it will be a great event. 

Here's hoping the police show up as promised.