Coach Rene's team succumbs to Lavender Menace

From 365gay.com (East Lansing, Michigan) More than a dozen people in purple T-shirts with the slogan “Lavender Menace” were scattered throughout the stands Thursday night as Penn State met Michigan State in women's basketball. The demonstrators were protesting against Penn coach Rene Portland who is accused of engaging in a reign of terror over her […]

America helps the white Katrina survivors ….

America helps the white Katrina survivors ….

Caught this little tidbit in Newsweek Katrina—Welcome: 'White Couple' Newsweek Jan. 9, 2006 issue – As Katrina evacuees scrambled to find homes, whites were given incentives to rent in some places, while blacks were charged extra or politely turned away 66 percent of the time, according to a five-state report by the National Fair Housing […]

AFA at it again: NBC's Book of Daniel LGBT connections

AFA at it again:  NBC's Book of Daniel LGBT connections

This from 365gay.com (Terre Haute, Indiana) NBC affiliate WTWO has become the first station to announce that it will not carry the program “The Book of Daniel” following pressure from the American Family Association. <snip> The American Family Association has been calling for its members to complain to NBC affiliates about the show which features […]

Stop anti-LGBT activists from writing discrimination into the Pennsylvania Constitution

Stop anti-LGBT activists from writing discrimination into the Pennsylvania Constitution

NOTE: On January 24, the Pennsylvania Family Institute will be introducing their amendment.  Click and do something NOW. This from the ….  12/07/2005     Urgent – Ask Your Legislator to Not Sponsor the Marriage Amendment   We need your help to stop anti-LGBT activists from writing discrimination into the Pennsylvania Constitution. Representative Scott Boyd […]

Justice Sunday

Justice Sunday

Here's a take on Justice Sunday from the winner of the Best LGBT Blog …Pam's House Blend As you can see, the AmTaliban has its splash of color up there for the big shindig, all prominently featured on the web site. Sadly, one of them is the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Alveda C. […]

From Dallas Voice – Mary Cheney and 2006

Read an amusing take from General Gayety columnist Leslie Robinson. Here's my favorite Mary Cheney: “I resolve to hold my partner’s hand in front of cameras. Even if I have to pretend I’m just helping her up.” Mary Cheney is not a good person.  I believe that Mary Cheney exploited the LGBT community for her […]

Resolutions – Looking Back

2003 was my resolution year.  Frustrated with feeling disconnected from the LGBT community, I resolved to try at least one new lesbian friendly activity each month.  In hindsight, I feel very proud of my resolve and continue to reap the benefits of the contacts I made during that year.  And, of course, that resolution led […]

Starting 2006 on the Left Paw

  Greetings from the official pet delegate of the Pittsburgh lesbian correspondents! 2005 was a year of change for Miss Mona.  I moved to a nice new home with a big back yard, soft blue couch and another person to tend to my every whim.  In the process, I acquired 4 more cats to deal […]

KDKA – Pintek Out, McIntire In?

KDKA – Pintek Out, McIntire In?

Found this during my morning peruse of the Post-Gazette … Three of KDKA Radio's primary on-air hosts — Mike Pintek, Paul Alexander and Mike Romigh — have been let go in a staff shake-up. <snip> One possibility for the 8 p.m. to midnight shift previously held by Mr. Romigh is John McIntire. Mr. Clark said […]

Gay Bingo!

  The next gay bingo is coming up on January 7 2006.  This is a terrific activity for the whole family (in all senses of the term).  Benefits the GLCC and the Shepherd Wellness Community.  What's great about bingo is that not only is it a space that is safe and comfortable, but it is […]