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The unofficial whip count is in my left column (you can click the buttons to see the House and Senate). Have you identified one person to contact House Reps Jason Altmire or Kathy Dahlkemper yet? Those are the PA folks we need to fuss about. Alternatively, have you called you WV friends and asked them […]
We've reported before on legislation introduced by State Representative Phyllis Mundy to create a “Children in Foster Care Act” to identify and protect rights of our most vulnerable children. The significant problem with this legislation is the need to strip protections for LGBT children out to ensure passage. Representative Phyllis Mundy of Luzerne County says […]
Just wrapping up Pgh Lesbian Correspondent boot camp for our newest Correspondent, Sarah. Woo hoo! Ledcat and I are very excited about adding a new perspective to our little experiment in blogging. Be sure to give her a shout out when she posts in the next few days.
Joe is a long time LGBT ally and these are wonderful facials and massages. SRK Sunday, May 16 is Natural Beauty Value Day at Colette’s Styling Salon, located at 3957 Perrysville Avenue, in Observatory Hill! From noon until 5 pm, specially priced half hour mini-facials will be offered for just $20! The natural […]
A quick FYI … the Post-Gazette ran a nice piece on the RCC 25th Anniversary concert this weekend (Friday and Saturday). And once again I must say to those who say we don't get good press, read this … One of the great debates over the history of gay rights in America is whether the […]
Picked up a few tidbits about ENDA today while I was in the waiting room at the vet. (She's fine — needs antibiotics and a little diet switch). The DC Agenda (formerly the Washington Blade) is reporting that Pelosi expects a vote soon. The critical issue is sex specific Democratic Senators. Good news? None of […]
h/t Bilerico Project From the Daily Pennsylvanian … In the next academic year, the Penn Student Insurance Plan will begin offering a new benefit for transgender students — it will cover the cost of the gender confirmation process, also known as gender reassignment or transition. The benefit covers triadic treatment, the term used for the […]
h/t Pam's House Blend The President, in an extremely positive development for LGBT families, has directed the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that hospitals participating in Medicaid or Medicare will allow patients to designate who may visit them as well as name their primary caretaker and decision maker. Countless tragedies have […]
If you'd like to get involved, phone banking is a great way to support Joe's campaign. The office is in East Liberty and you'll get everything you'll need. We do calls weekdays from 10am to 8:30pm, Sat 11-6, and Sun 12-7. You can sign up here.
Check out Pam's House Blend. She has live blogging transcripts and more. Congratulations to Craig Lowe. Speaking of Mayors, did I ever link to this story at the Advocate about Anise Parker and Joel Osteen?
