More on Marriage Amendment

UPDATE: I didn't dig deep enough when I originally posted.  Western PA Reps Krieger and Mustio also cosponsor this legislation. My apologies. ********************************************************************** Metcalfe's plan to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution begins in the State Government Committee of which he is the Majority Chair. As Chair, he has the power to bring the amendment to a […]

Metcalfe introduces “Marriage Protection” constitutional amendment

From the Trib … Metcalfe, R-Cranberry, who chairs the House State Government Committee, on Monday announced he is sponsoring a constitutional amendment to define marriage. It would need to be approved in two successive sessions of the Legislature and would then be submitted for approval or rejection by the state's voters. The earliest that could […]

Uh Huh Her ….

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Winners!

I used a random number generator to select winners for the two giveaways (TOTEM and Uh Huh Her).  The winners have been contacted and I'm hoping they are all sorts of excited.  I'll announce their names as soon as they get back to me.  Thanks to everyone for playing!  

Dreams of Hope – Summer Qamp

Dreams of Hope has a summer camp week that sounds awesome.   Dreams of Hope Summer Arts QAMP! August 16 – 20th   Dreams of Hope is hosting an overnight camp from August 16 – 20th for LGBTA youth ages 13-17. The camp will be held at the Emma Kaufmann Camp on Cheat Lake near […]

The death of Bin Laden — queer persectives

I watched the media coverage and Presidential press conference last night with a strange mix of relief and sadness.  I can't rejoice in someone's death, but I am hopeful that his death will lead to a better world for all of us.  From Pam's House Blend … Is this the final proof that Barack Obama […]

A Third Chance To Win

Adagio Health is offering two free tickets to their 40th anniversary party on May 19, 2011 at Rodef Shalom. Keynote speaker is Victoria Kennedy.  The tickets are coutesy of the Pittsburgh Women's Blogging Society. Click here for more details

Fitzgerald mailer recognized domestic partners

I was pleasantly surprised when I took a peak at the Fitzgerald for County Chief Executive mailer we received in the mail today. Typically, we get two of everything — newsletters, flyers, sample magazines, etc.  Or things will come to just one of us.  Now folks, if you can fit “or current resident” on the […]

Frankel reintroduces anti-discrimination legislation

From PG coverage of today's press conference … Frankel has proposed legislation that would outlaw discrimination in employment, housing, credit and public accommodations such as hotels, restaurants and public bathrooms. Several counties and municipalities — including Allegheny, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg — already have local anti-discrimination ordinances, but Mr. Frankel said it's time protections are […]