Each time someone mentions how they are showing up to resist tyranny, I feel a twinge that I could be doing more. Then I remember how I’m spending a lot of my time – memorializing trans neighbors and the Political Q&A project. It is critical that we make informed decisions to put strong progressives into all offices.
I ask each candidate a few of the same questions that I believe are relevant across the board. There are other questions for candidates for the same office. The comparison is striking.
Every school kid learns that we have three branches of government – executive, legislative, and judicial. We also have three levels of government – local, state, and federal. Democracy is supposed to rest at the intersections of these branches and levels. Those intersections also include people – citizens, residents, voters, workers, neighbors. It can be overwhelming when the balance of power is heavily tilted in one direction. What three specific actions will you take to address this imbalance from your office?
What have you personally and professionally done to protect trans kids?
Our nation is in turmoil. Still, business continues – crime addressed, permits issued, potholes filled. Our lives move forward, facing life changing personal circumstances in this larger context. How does a (insert office) balance this cognitive dissonance?
There’s a clear need to actively create space for women, especially Black women and other women of color, in elected office AND on campaign and legislative staffs. These are issues of representation and realities. Tell us about your campaign team.
These are the ten candidates who have returned their Q&A’s, in order they were returned. 12 are outstanding. We reached out to 13 additional candidates. And we remain open to other candidates contacting us.
The 2025 Political Q&A Series: Lauren Leiggi, Candidate for Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
The 2025 Political Q&A Series: Amy Mathieu, Candidate for Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
The 2025 Political Q&A Series: Matt Rudzki, Candidate for Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
The 2025 Political Q&A Series: Amy Bridges, Candidate for New Castle School Director
The 2025 Political Q&A Series: Sarra Terry, Candidate for Allegheny Court of Common Pleas
The 2025 Political Q&A Series: Eva Diodati Candidate for Pittsburgh Public School Board District 7
The 2025 Political Q&A Series: Amanda Neatrour for Pittsburgh City Council, District Two
Discover more from Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
You must be logged in to post a comment.