Q&A with Lisa Boeving-Learned, Candidate for PA State House District 8

Lisa reached out to me to ask for inclusion in this series. She made me realize that my call-for-Q&As should specify that it is not limited to Pittsburgh. I was struck by her passion for progressive solutions in our rural communities. Lisa grew up in Pittsburgh, moved away for her adult life, and has since […]

Q&A with Will Anderson, Candidate for PA State House District 24

This is the next in a series of blog posts about individuals challenging incumbents or running non-traditional races in Pennsylvania. Will’s campaign reached out to me after I posted a call for respondents. He is running in the primary against a Democrat State Rep in the 24th district. Will has documented his years of community […]

Q&A with Aerion Andrew Abney, Candidate for PA State House District 19

A few years ago, I answered a knock on my door in Manchester and met this energetic young man who was running for a committee seat. His enthusiasm was contagious and we became Facebook friends. I’ve followed his career and continue to admire his enthusiasm, his leadership in Manchester, and his passion for service. Aerion […]

Joel, 35, is Gay, a Trans Guy, Polyamorous, Christian, Parent, & Husband #AMPLIFY

Name:  Joel Age:  35 County of Residence:  Allegheny. Grew up in Crawford. College in Mercer Pronouns: he/him/his How do you describe your identity?  Gay, Trans Guy, Polyamorous, Christian, Parent, Husband. Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face? I first came out to my husband as trans in 2012. I was […]

Artistic Q&A: Vannevar Bush on The Art of Urban Observation

As part my NaBloPoMo examination of art and blogging, I asked a few folks to consider some of the same questions I’m pondering. Today, I’m sharing the responses from local blogger Vannevar Bush.   I first met Vannevar via Facebook when I posted about my fear of cycling in an urban environment. That conversation led […]

You Must Read This Official January Blog Update!

Blog Update

Read all about the blog. This is our new feature – a monthly wrap-up. What do you think? *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* January Blog Review Welcome to our new subscribers!  This is our monthly blog update on our content, projects, and more!  February is a great time to become a Steel City Snowflake. During January, we posted […]

Some Voting Resources for the Pennsylvania 2023 General Election

Voter Registration for 2023 has passed. You can register for future elections. Pennsylvania Voter Information If you plan to vote using an absentee or mail-in ballot in the 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTION held on 11/07/2023, your completed application must be received in the county office by 5:00 PM on 10/31/2023. The deadline to return your voted […]

Steel City Stonewall Democrats Select 2023 Endorsements

Steel City Stonewall Democrats

Be sure to check out the questionnaires on the SCSD website. All of them. Read all of the questions and responses. It is definitely not a fair assumption that an out LGBTQ candidate has a solid grasp on LGBTQ political history or policies. Don’t make their mistake of ignoring the facts. Educate yourself. Three of […]

LGBTQ Records of Fetterman, Oz, Mastriano, and Shapiro. You Decide.

Fetterman Shapiro LGBTQ

This information is from GLAAD. If you are in Pennsylvania, you can find all your voting information at PA Votes. Monday, October 24 is the last day to register to vote. Monday, November 1, 2022 – Last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot. Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – Election Day. Also, Last […]

Proud to Endorse Democrat John Fetterman for U.S. Senate

John Fetterman for Senate

I am proud to support Democrat John Fetterman for U.S. Senate in the Pennsylvania Primary. He’s a flawed human being who defies convention by not hiding his flaws. He’s more humble than I anticipated and, perhaps most importantly, he listens to people. His statewide tour during his first months in office as Lt. Governor really […]