Pgh Lesbian Correspondents

So here's what you might want to check out The trial challening California's Proposition 8 is underway.  While the video is on hold pending a Supreme Court review, you can follow it pretty well on Twitter using hashtag #Prop8.  Potter has the latest take on the Prevailing Wage legislation.  My new City Councilperson, Daniel Lavelle, […]

A few of you probably know that I'm wrapping up the Comet after a mere three years — so the idea that Sue has been blogging for four and is still working with a full head of steam is just mind-blowing to me.  Mind-blowing and impressive.  One thing I can salute Sue for is that […]

I must say that Utah and the Mormons are a very interesting lot.  This from the Post-Gazette: State Rep. Christine Johnson will serve an additional role when the Utah Legislature convenes this month. The lesbian lawmaker announced she's a surrogate mother, carrying a baby for two gay men. Ms. Johnson, D-Salt Lake City, said she […]

Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 210 Grant Street, Downtown Come enjoy the festivities in celebration of all of our families! Kidsfest h

face painting h crafts table h
ping-pong tournament h karaoke h games & prizes h children’s reading hour h free check-ups by Adagio Health Demonstrations by: The Extreme Strings Children’s […]

Marriage equality dealt another blow in New Jersey when the NJ Senate votes down the bill. Please, please don't let this issue drive PA in 2010.  Please.  The Mayor plans to introduce rules which would expand his “zero tolerance” approach to domestic violence to the entire City workforce, not just the police.  One of my main […]

What are you doing on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 7 PM?  You could be part of planning to make a big ole LGBTQ political whallop during Pride month … remember when Pride was an activist event in and of itself?  Just the act of standing next to other queer identified people in a public […]

It has been suggested to me that the Post-Gazette and other local media sources are weak on coverage of LGBTQ stories, suggested that this is conventional wisdom. I disagree.  While our local media needs improvement, the PG is particularly attentive to LGBTQ issues. I suspect the issue is that the local media doesn't act as a […]

Brrrr… I'm meeting with someone from the Pride Committee today to chat about their plans for 2010. It is very nice to think about Pride aka June on a day like this.  I like days that lead to snuggling on the couch with a book, but not to going outside for errands.  Unfortunately, I need […]

The Philly Gay News has named former Executive Director of the William Way LGBT Community Center, 'Dolph Ward, as Person of the Year. The GLCC has copies of the Philly Gay News on hand if you want to read it.  You can also follow on Facebook for updates.  So many thing about this story show […]