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This is pretty amusing if banal. Religious structures, especially church steeples, are regularly zapped because they are often the highest point in a given area, according to John Jensenius, lightning safety specialist for the National Weather Service. But the same goes for towering secular symbols. “Oh, she's hit by lightning on a continual basis,” says […]
Honey, most of us play straight at least some part of every day. Like when someone says 'are you married?” and I know it is not appropriate to disclose because it might interfere with the therapeutic or professional relationship. I play straight just fine. Newsweek's openly gay columnist Ramin Setoodeh essentially says gay actors are not […]
I received a voice mail message from Montgomery County Commissioner and former Gubernatorial candidate Joe Hoeffel thanking me for my contributions to his campaign. It was a real lift to me. That's the reason I'll stick with politics and the reason it matters when you thank your elected officials — it just feels good to be […]
I used to get up early and try to post something each day before heading out to work, but work has grown more demanding so I'm getting up earlier and heading straight there. We've been understaffed and there's just a lot filling up my days — sometime, I can't even read the paper or <gasp> […]
Just an FYI on how the Pennsylvania House delegation voted on the potential repeal of DADT. Aye is good, No is not. I've already discussed the non-surprising NO vote of Critz who has repeatedly told us he is not a liberal. Another D who voted against the repeal is District 10's Christopher Carney from Northeastern pA. […]
Doylestown, PA is considering an anti-discrimination ordinance, potentially becoming the 17th PA municipality to do so. The next three Borough Council meetings – Monday, June 21, Monday, July 19, and Monday, August 16 – are watershed moments in Doylestown! Your progressive voices on Council are promoting an ordinance to bar discrimination in our community. Meanwhile, […]
Random things you might find interesting … From Change.org, Gay-Friendly Google and Political Ambiguity. Politics, like all relationships, can get complicated. On one hand, a venerated ally like Google can be the most gay-friendly entity on earth. One another, there’s a lot of back room deals going on. It’s best to keep an eye on […]
And here's a chance to learn the “how to's” The Coro Center for Civic Leadership is currently seeking applicants to participate in this 12-week fall 2010 program, Running for Public Office, which works to strengthen citizen participation in public elections, and also to increase the diversity and level of preparation of candidates running for […]
The rumor is true. A Pleasant Present, the wonderful gift and pride shop in Squirrel Hill, is closing its doors after 16 years in business. I stopped by yesterday to chat with owner Michael Ferraro. He explained they will continue the close out sale (40% off!) through mid-July and close their doors forever. Ferraro is […]
