I spoke with a representative from the Pirates today who tactfully told me that a breakdown in communication blocked the 2008 event, but plans are well underway to organize an official Pride Night during June of 2009.  He was very candid about wanting to connect with LGBT baseball fans. 

Officials from the local Pridefest organizing committee have acknowledged that they are working on an event for this year and take full responsibility for the mishaps of last year.

So it appears that the Nuttings are limiting their anti-gay publishing crap to Hawaii.  For now.  They still want your money here in Pittsburgh. 

Bear in mind that statewide LGBT legislation is making its way through the House (and Senate, hopefully).  If you have friends or family in the following distribution areas, they may want to send in a letter to the editor about the cartoon Ogden Newspapers published in Hawaii.  There's nothing to stop them from pulling the same punches here in Pennsylvania.  A little proactive action never hurt. A few letters to the editor will carry a lot more weight than not buying a few baseball tickets.  We want a robust, gay-friendly major league franchise. 

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