Update: Coalition Proposes Alternate Wording for County Non-Discrimination Ordinance

Update: Coalition Proposes Alternate Wording for County Non-Discrimination Ordinance

UPDATE:  New information has been coming in from various sources.  Allegedly, Drozd and Macy are not going to vote for this.  Finnerty is a maybe (412) 350-6540 mfinnerty@alleghenycounty.us.  He represents District 4 (Crafton, Robinson, Bridgeville, McKees Rocks). Also, another member of County Council may be threatening not to show up which could derail a majority.  […]

It is working, folks!

It is working, folks!

Word on the street er, via cell phone and text is that YOUR hard work and persistance is paying off.  The calls are being noticed both by Chief Executive Dan Onorato and the assorted County Councilpersons.  In fact, some County Councilpersons are returning calls to their constituents which like never happens.  That must mean the […]

Positive LGBTQ letter to the editor

Positive LGBTQ letter to the editor

Woke up a bit early this morning and had a nice surprise.  Ian Price of Friendship took the time to write in with his thoughts on the impact of the Pittsburgh LGBTQ Pride March. In the spirit of Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary, we stop and reflect on the great things Pittsburgh has achieved and on the […]

A few personal reflections on the Allegheny County Ordinance

A few personal reflections on the Allegheny County Ordinance

I have spent the last 24 hours trying to mobilize folks to call County elected officials on Monday in the hopes that the Human Relations ordinance can be salvaged.  I've been texting, tweeting and talking non-stop for most of the day (ask Ledcat).  I feel like Scott Hanley during a WDUQ pledge drive.  I even […]

Allegheny County: the explanation

Allegheny County:  the explanation

On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the Allegheny County Council will vote upon an ordinance which would create a Human Relations Commission to ensure that County residents are not being discriminated against in the areas of employment, housing and public accommodation.  No such ordinance exists at the County level.  Residents of the City of Pittsburgh have […]

Call to Action: It is do or die (aka not exist) time folks!

Call to Action:  It is do or die (aka not exist) time folks!

Stay tuned for more details on the Allegheny County Non-Discrimination Ordinance amendment quagmire. We MUST regain control of the ordinance language.  Right now, it will allow organizations that are funded with your county tax dollars to discriminate against you.  And that's just the beginning. Put Monday on your calendar.  We need you and everyone you […]

Call to Action: It is do or die (aka not exist) time folks!

Call to Action:  It is do or die (aka not exist) time folks!

Stay tuned for more details on the Allegheny County Non-Discrimination Ordinance amendment quagmire. We MUST regain control of the ordinance language.  Right now, it will allow organizations that are funded with your county tax dollars to discriminate against you.  And that's just the beginning. Put Monday on your calendar.  We need you and everyone you […]

Would the ACDC notice if you stopped donating?

Would the ACDC notice if you stopped donating?

My head has been spinning.  In between trying to get some work done, I was flipping through my Blackberry to keep up with the breaking news on federal events.  The LGBTQ community is getting mightily angry with the Obama administration and it looks as if, as Pam Spaulding puts it, the queer ATM might be […]

Updates on the wusses

Updates on the wusses

Obama's administration plans to offer domestic partner benefits to federal employees, minus health insurance and retirement which will require legislative action.  More here. Note to Dan Onorato:  you have the power to extend domestic partner benefits to Allegheny County employees without legislative action.  The City does it.  The State will be doing it.  What's the […]

City Paper covers a few gay topics; my own letter to the editor

City Paper covers a few gay topics; my own letter to the editor

The City Paper has a nice, in-depth profile of Court of Common Please candidate Hugh McGough. Hugh is the first openly gay man to run a judicial race, but the article proposes a myriad of other reasons to support him based on experience and qualifications.  Marty Levine, who is not one for gushing, describes him […]