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The Impact of the Midterms on Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ Community
Pennsylvania pulled off a trifecta in the election – we held onto the Governorship and won both the PA House and PA Senate in the General Assembly. We being Democrats. The entire election is just mind-blowing, a massive rebuke of the MAGA culture and policies. I’ve been watching podcasts and newscasts all day trying to […]
Western Pennsylvania Voters to Rally at 21+ ‘No Kings’ Events
This weekend, Saturday October 17, Americans return to the streets in a show of grassroots resistance known as No Kings events. For over a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power does not belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who believe they are […]
Now We Bring Back the Political Q&A for the Midterms
After a decade, I opted not to publish this series in the primary races. The perpetual indignities and disrespect disgusted me. But … it is feature a lot of people asked about this year. So I’m back with a smaller, sleeker General Election Q&A. Who can participate? Anyone running for elected office in Pennsylvania. Any […]
Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index: Mediocrity is not a good look, but it could be worse
In June 2026, OUT Leadership released a State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index. Pennsylvania ranked 21 out of 50. The rankings were made based on several factors, from laws related to bathroom access to restrictions on drag performances to state leadership scores and shield laws. This is deplorable, but not really surprising. Before I jump into […]
Dems flipped State Rep Daryl Metcalfe’s seat three years after he retired, ending his 24 year anti-LGBTQ reign of terror.
This blogger is savoring a moment of simple satisfaction On Tuesday, Butler County residents voted in a Special Election to fill the vacancy of PA House District 12. Democrat Brandon Dukes defeated the Republican nominee by fewer than 100 votes. One of the most overt homophobic and transphobic legislators in modern Pennsylvania history represented the 12th […]
Republican Congressman Supported by Trump Misuses Image of Scranton Drag Artist in Attack Ad. Lady Lydia Is Fighting Back.
This post caught my eye this morning. A political billboard in the Scranton area included an image of a drag artist – without their consent. This is the campaign team of Congressman Rob Bresnahan. He represents the District in the8th Congressional District. The district includes Wayne County, Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Monroe County, and Pike […]
QB Aaron Rodgers joins a pantheon of NFL bullies
In 2011, we wrote an editorial for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: It’s time for the Steelers and other pro sports teams to confront the homophobia in their ranks. James Harrison provoked us. So we pivoted to working with The Pirates on their It Gets Better video and eventually Pride Night, slowly losing interest and connection with […]
Allegheny County spokesperson Abigail Gardner hurled a suicide taunt at a local radio personality. What does that say about County government?
Last week, the spokesperson for Allegheny County posted a reel on Instagram in which she said “today, Colin Dunlap said we’re all soft, we’re overreacting, our forefathers used to be outside in the smog and smoke a pack on top of it. And to that I say, You’re right. Colin. You should go outside and […]
Did the Thin Blue Line distinguish German Police Officers from Nazis?
CN: Nazis, ICE, police, family stories This pops into my head quite often when we see police officers supporting ICE. They claim a fine line divides them from ICE and other immigration officers. They are there to protect the public. But that often looks like manhandling citizens protesting to keep ICE safe. Preserving public safety […]