Weekend This and That

Weekend This and That

Keori has a legislative round up over at Pam's House Blend.  Great job wrapping up the national scene in terms of LGBTQ legislation.  No news in terms of Pennsylvania.  And because it is so wonderful, GAINESVILLE VOTED DOWN A REPEAL OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS THIS WEEK!!! WOOOO!!!! I encourage you to check it out.  There's really […]

Earth Hour

Earth Hour

Bill Peduto is asking you to turn off the lights from 8:30 – 9:30 tonight to help raise awareness about environmental issues.  Can you do that?  Can I?  Ledcat is going out tonight so I am wondering if I can cheat by turning out my lights and using my laptop battery?  Does that count?   

Hawaiian Bill: Dead.

Hawaiian Bill:  Dead.

The Hawaiian Civil Unions bill died in committee. DISAPPOINTMENT:  A motion to pull the Hawaii civil unions bill from the deadlocked Senate Judiciary Committee failed this afternoon 18 to 6, effectively killing the measure. The legislation passed the House of Representatives by a 33-17 vote on February 12. Sen. Gary Hooser, who made the motion to pull the bill […]

Tech

Tech

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Slippery rockOUT rocks the PG Editorial Page

Slippery rockOUT rocks the PG Editorial Page

First, let me say that rockOUT is an awesome name for the Slippery Rock campus LGBTQ organization.  Kudos to whomever came up with that moniker. The faculty co-advisers have an (I can't help it) awesome letter in today's Post-Gazette, supporting HB 300.  Here's a snippet: This isn't about “pursuing a homosexual agenda” but about extending basic rights […]

Northside Car Wash to Benefit Doberman Rescue

My friend Debby is the founder of Damon’s Den Doberman Rescue, based in Brighton Heights.  She is a local dog trainer and a great person.  She’s holding an unusual, but cool fundraiser to help pay for the recuperation of a specific dog which was found abandoned in a foreclosed home (sigh!).  As you get ready […]

Another fine letter to the editor

Another fine letter to the editor

Dick Marshall of Crafton writes a moving tribute to his deceased father, noting his loving acceptance and celebration of Dick's identify as a gay man. My father died nine years ago, encouraging me until the very end of his life to be a compassionate, nonjudgmental, loving and inclusive man. He encouraged my leadership with mentally […]

Chalk up another to religious hypocrisy in Jefferson County

Chalk up another to religious hypocrisy in Jefferson County

A United Methodist pastor has continued to minister at two Jefferson County churches even though he has been awaiting trial since August 2007 on charges that he molested two women at a mental health center. The Rev. Michael Clair Garvey, 59, of Worthville, also faces a lawsuit filed by one of those women. He serves […]

Finally, some LGBTQ content from the Trib

Finally, some LGBTQ content from the Trib

The Tribune-Review interviewed Rachel Maddow.  I've probably read 15 interviews with her as there has been one in almost every publication we receive.  But I've never seen her show.  The Trib has remained shockingly mum on LGBTQ issues of late.  Nothing on HB 300, the Allegheny County HRC ordinance, rallies or anything.  Very curious.   

Spring Fling Women’s Dance set for April 18

Spring Fling Women’s Dance set for April 18

  Ladies, ready to dance?   WHO?          WOMEN'S DANCE with D.J. Adele                                PLUS Vendors, Raffles, Door Prizes!   WHERE?   Absolute Ballroom  6617 Hamilton Ave.                              Pittsburgh, PA. 15206            (Across the street from Animal Rescue League)   WHEN?        Saturday, APRIL 18th, 2009, 7 PM                              Ticket sales start March 1st […]