Pgh to form AIDS Task Force

I was pleased to read that Councilman Corey O’Connor is the driving force behind a Task Force to focus on HIV and AIDS. He’s joined by six local organizations, including Shepherd Wellness Center. Executive Director Scott Peterman had this to say about the committee: “I hate to say it, but I believe that HIV and […]

Saturday Random Cat Stuff …

I found a great post with instructions on how to build your own cat climbing tree. I would love to attempt this because our cats have decimated our little tree. And hampers. And baskets. And a chair … and …   Cats and lesbians are a well-known match. We have several cats. Two came with Ledcat. […]

North Carolina is Winnable – And We Think You Need to Support Them

In case you are not aware, North Carolina residents are set to vote on a constitutional amendment that would define marriage and deny marriage equality. It is called Amendment One. This week, progressive bloggers across the nation are shining attention on this battle and encouraging folks to financially support the cause so we can get […]

GAYla Weekend at Pittsburgh Public Market

Pittsburgh Public Market presents “GAYla Weekend” Fri March 30th through Sun April 1st.   Friday 10 – 4, Saturday 9 – 5, and Sunday 10 – 4  Strip District on Smallman Street, between 16th & 17th.   The goal of GAYla Weekend is simply to bring awareness to the LGBTQ community in Pittsburgh, and to make sure that […]

Chick-Fil-A Spoof

This is hysterical … pretty much offends everyone. “Someday someone’s gonna make you wanna gobble up a  waffle fry but Chick-Fil-A say you make the Baby Jesus cry”   http://youtu.be/sO-msplukrw

Why I Think the LGBT Storylines on GLEE Are Important

As with any television show, people tend to love or hate it in a general sense and then in a meta sense when they delve in subtle plot points. This is particularly true when a show “delves” into issues that are typically stereotyped, downplayed or even dropped – storylines about LGBT characters, but its true […]

Vote on PA “Marriage Amendment” Delayed

Tuesday AM. The Pennsylvania House Committtee on State Government was scheduled to vote on HB 1434 which started the ball rolling on a proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage. etc etc etc. Today, that ball didn’t go anywhere. Again. Debate on the proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex unions was put off until a dateTBD. The […]