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From The New York Times … A public law school did not violate the First Amendment by withdrawing recognition from a Christian student group that excluded gay students, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday in a 5-to-4 decision. The case, involving a clash between religious freedom and antidiscrimination principles, divided along familiar ideological lines, with […]
From the San Francisco Chronicle; One of three victims of a shooting in San Francisco's Castro District late Saturday night has died from his injuries, according to the medical examiner's office. Stephen Powell, 19, was shot in the torso about 11:30 p.m. at Market and Castro streets during the city's “Pink Saturday” celebrations, police said. […]
Does this not sound like big fun? Hello Friends and Neighbors, It has come to my attention that some folks don't know that the Steel City Hoop Union still meets every Tuesday evening at the Union Project. Just bring yourself (and your mom, your dad, your grandma, your uncle, your girlfriend, your boyfriend . . […]
Today the PG reports that Mayor Ravenstahl is “ketchin up” on his job by appointing 23 people to 10 different boards. The nominations need City Council approval. There's lots of wrangling about people with expired terms doing a fine job in their current positions. Funny how that never comes up when it comes to City […]
Addendum: This is irony. There is no such thing as a swipe button. I officially think we should elect Dan Onorato as Governor. He has my blessing. (Also irony in case that doesn't translate from written word.)
A few days ago, I wrote a little chastisement of Reverend Burgess' vote for regulating the drilling for natural gas within the City in lieu of standing against it. I received an off the record email from a Burgess supporter explaining the nuances of the law and the Council's ability to defend citizens in this […]
Tis tempting to tap into the oh-so-easy comparison of the Furry convention and the “National Right to Life” convention which winds up tomorrow. The PG mentions a long-term pro-choice activist who is among the longest term attendees at this conference and has a mutually supportive 'right to protest' relationship with an anti-choice priest. Good stuff. […]
Here it is: WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is chipping away at his long list of promises to gay voters but has yet to earn the full-throated backing of the reliably Democratic voting bloc. The Obama White House has accomplished more than any other on gay rights, yet has drawn sharp criticism from an unexpected […]
A few things of interest … A gay pastor is coming to North Versailles to talk about his experiences being outsted and then reinstated in the Lutheran Church. Rev. Schmeling at 1 p.m. Saturday. He will also preach Sunday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Shadyside. Saturday's event, “Let the Whole Church Sing: […]
