Idaho Senator to Resign; GOP Pats Itself On Back for Saving Family Values … Again

Idaho Senator to Resign; GOP Pats Itself On Back for Saving Family Values … Again

Well, surprise!  Larry Craig is supposed to announce his resignation this morning, according to the AP.  The GOP is scrambling like mad b/c this puts a safe seat up for grabs.  Well, technically they'll get a GOP appointee in to finish Craig's term and then the seat is up in the air in 2008.  So […]

Is homosexuality less offensive than satanism?

Is homosexuality less offensive than satanism?

Thank you, Harry Potter!  You and your satanistic ways have surpassed “homosexual content” as a challenge to library books across the nation.  According to the American Library Association, the Harry Potter series is at the top of the list (2000-2005) of books targeted to be removed from libraries.  Recognize any of the others? 1. Harry […]

Have you heard about that dude in Idaho?

Have you heard about that dude in Idaho?

So, there's this Senator from Idaho.  Maybe you've heard about him?  I've had a ton of email messages asking me when I'll blog about it.  I did a segment on McIntire yesterday.  And I've spoken at length with all the important homos in my life about the whole situation.  Here's my quick summary: First, hypocrite […]

Animal Friends, Bark in the Park and Protestors?

Animal Friends, Bark in the Park and Protestors?

Hey.  This morning, Ledcat and I rolled out of bed early to head up to North Park to celebrate Bark in the Park with Animal Friends.  Mona was ecstatic about it, but the boys stayed home.  When we arrived, we saw that the police had detained two individuals and word in the park was that […]

Pgh Lesbian & Gay Film Society Shows “Tick Tock Lullaby”

Pgh Lesbian & Gay Film Society Shows “Tick Tock Lullaby”

Got plans on September 7? You might want to catch the latest film from the Pgh Lesbian & Gay Film Society  — Tick Tock Lullaby — at the Southside Works.  Here's the blurb ….Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Society is pleased to present Tick Tock Lullaby on Sept 7th at the SouthSide Works Theater.  Show […]

New Lutheran Bishop won’t rock the boat on gay issues

New Lutheran Bishop won’t rock the boat on gay issues

I have to admit I'm not at my best so this will be very short (I have bronchitis).  There's a new Lutheran Bishop in town..  And he is neither friend nor foe to the homosexual community, so he says. Bishop-elect Kurt Kusserow of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America plans […]

92.9 Lite FM – Not Cool on Gay Bash

92.9 Lite FM – Not Cool on Gay Bash

Why I was listening to Gary & Beth on 92.9 Lite FM this morning, I can't tell you.  But Mona was in the backseat so I was just too occupied to change the station.  They were taking calls about “must have” back to school crap.  I heard all about shoes, backpacks, binders, etc.  Then this […]

Thursday Flashback – Just Because

Thursday Flashback – Just Because

  When I was in high school and college, I loved this show.  When I grew up and learned that Patty Duke was playing two roles while living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, I loved the show even more.  I think I had a secret desire to go back to the “good old days” and actually […]

Tomorrow at the Warhol – A Chat About Transphobia and Homophobia

Tomorrow at the Warhol – A Chat About Transphobia and Homophobia

UPDATE:  Dr. Emilia Lombardi is NOT participating in this event.    Carryin’ On Conversation – Homophobia & Transphobia: Being Black and Gay in Pittsburgh   Date:  Aug. 17, 2007 Cost: Free Time:  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm 7 p.m. – Conversation moderated by Derek Tines with special guests, Chastity Cheetam, Emilio Lombardi and others. 8 […]

Pittsburgh Organizing Group Fasts Against War and Military Recruitment

Pittsburgh Organizing Group Fasts Against War and Military Recruitment

The Pittsburgh Organizing Group (POG) recently announced plans to launch a month-long fast in September at the front door of the Oakland military recruiting station. The goal of this fast and camp-out is simple: To contribute to the movement working for the immediate withdrawal of all US troops from Iraq, and an end to military […]