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What a bizarre twist of events. Virginia does not include sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression as protected classes in the state's anti-discrimination laws. Some Universities, Colleges and private employers in Virginia do include some or all of these classes. Recently, the Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R) issued a legal opinion aka warning to […]
This caught my eye … Out & Equal Workplace Advocates invites emerging LGBT business leaders to apply for its 2010 Executive Forum, set for April 19-21 in New York City March 10, 2010 Out & Equal Workplace Advocates is inviting qualified applicants to take part in the 2010 Out & Equal Executive Forum’s class for […]
Pittsburgh Jewish Israeli Film Festival presents Saturday, March 20, 8:30 p.m. · SouthSide Works He's My Girl Pittsburgh Premiere · Director: Jean-Jaques Zilbermann2009, France, 35mm, 90 minutes, French with subtitles“He's My Girl” is a delightful romp about Simon, a talented klezmer musician.He falls for Naim, an Arab transsexual, but can't bring […]
For Immediate Release: March 9, 2010 Democracy for Pittsburgh Endorses Joe Hoeffel Joe Hoeffel—Democratic candidate for governor— now has three Democracy for For America (DFA) chapter endorsements. Last week he received the third, an endorsement from Democracy for Pittsburgh. Last month, Hoeffel received endorsements from Philly for Change and Montgomery County DFA, also local coalition partners […]
From the Washington Post comes the touching love story of the first same sex couple to apply for a marriage license in DC. They wed today. “This is for everyone who wants to get married,” she says. She used to run a support group for black LGBT women and would end sessions by inviting everyone […]
Now is the time, according to Thomas C. Waters, for you to have a significant impact on the attempt to move the “Marriage Protection” amendment out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Check out his blog for details. Two quick side notes of interest. Senator Barry Stout's seat is up for grabs as he retires. Stout […]
This is a link with some basic details. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=272104 I think this might be a race to watch if Bracken and Maggi give good primary challenges. Bracken looks good on MH funding which is near and dear to my heart. The Wheatley/Payne race will certainly be interesting, but from an LGBT perspective both are good […]
State Senator Barry Stout in the 46th District has announced that he will not seek reelection. His distric includes: Allegheny CountyTownships: Forward Boroughs: Elizabeth, McDonald (Allegheny County Portion) and West Elizabeth Beaver CountyTownships: Greene, Hanover, Independence and Raccoon Boroughs: Frankfort Springs and Hookstown Greene County Cities: All Townships: All Boroughs: All Washington County Cities: Monongahela […]
Did I mention that Democracy for Pittsburgh has endorsed Joe Hoeffel? It is very interesting to read their rules for voting. You have to have been to two DFP meetups or attended two events since February 2009 (within the last year). I think that's a very reasonable way to avoid the endorsement vote being packed by […]
Ledcat and I attended the women's version of this event last spring. It was quite nice. Come out to support the partnership between the GLCC and Adagio Health. Let the stress melt away: Relaxation and Wellness night for MEN Mini spa night featuring: chair massages hot wax hand treatments guided meditation, facials, hand massages manicures […]
