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It is pretty simple. Human rights. Not special rights. Not gay rights. Rights for human beings who are denied opportunities because we are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer. The Post-Gazette editorial board agrees. Similar laws are on the books in other Pennsylvania cities, but the protection it would afford individuals based on gender identity […]
Just received confirmation that City Councilman Bruce Kraus, Pittsburgh's first openly gay elected official, will be speaking at the rally on January 10 and addressing County Council on January 15. I also see the email notices starting to spiral out and about. I hope you have those dates circled on your calendar. We need you! […]
Today's Post-Gazette features a strong statement from State Senator Jim Ferlo on plans to expand Pennsylvania's Hate Crimes law to include additional protected classes, including ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity. These were part of a 2002 amendment which was recently overturned on procedural grounds. A hate crime makes certain crimes more serious […]
Wow. Big 24 hours. My story about Diane Gramley and the Allegheny County Anti-Discrimination Legislation was picked up by several national sites and my domain expires! Can you believe that luck? My “guy” is on it, though. And thanks to all of my wonderful blogging friends in Pittsburgh who sent me assorted “creative” messages informing […]
c/p at Pam's House Blend Surprise! Diane Gramley, self-proclaimed spokesperson of the Pennsylvania hatefest known as the AFA and resident of Venango County, is bringing her show on the road to Allegheny County in Southwestern Pennsylvania to challenge legislation that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of classes including sexual orientation, gender identity and gender […]
I received word that three members of Allegheny County Council have withdrawn their support of the legislation that would extend anti-discrimination protections on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender presentation. You can bet the rightwing and the AFA of PA are getting people to make calls and had something to do with […]
Harrisburgians may soon be on their way to another notch in the belt of pointless LGBT legislative efforts. Harrisburg City Council Unanimously Passes Life Partnership Registry HARRISBURG- Last night the Harrisburg City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance to create a Life Partnership Registry, allowing unmarried, committed couples to affirm and recognize their relationships […]
FURTHER UPDATE: If you wonder why campaign contributions matter, check out this PG article on the connection between contributions and City contracts. Transparency, my friends. Michael Lamb gets transparency. ************************************************************************************ UPDATE: In response to some community outrage (after 10 minutes), let me be clear that I am not suggesting any specific improprieties on the part […]
I left tonight's meeting with some unanswered questions that I have submitted to his staff, so I'm going to give you a brief overview of the proceedings and save my analysis for a later date. There 25 people in attendance, plus two folks from the media (City Paper and Rustbelt Radio). They are accepting nominations through […]
Here's an important upcoming meeting. Note that this is one day prior to the Mayor's mtg and an excellent opportunity to discuss nominations for the Advisory Council as well as any process issues. A planned agenda item is recruitment for Steel City. As I've said before, I think this is one of the most important […]
