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Here's a good example of the challenge the gay community faces in the struggle for our full civil rights: Democracy spoke This letter is in regard to the photo of the Proposition 8 protest in the Region section of last Sunday's paper. While I understand the disappointment felt by those who support homosexual/lesbian marriage, I […]
Just received a call to action from the Steel-City Stonewall Democrats. As you may recall, legislation has been introduced on the county level which would expand civil protections with regard to housing, employment and public accomodations to include the classes of sexual orientation and gender identity. This is an important step for our region toward […]
This week's City Paper has some good stuff … First up, the cover story on a gender discrimination suit that could have a tremendous impact on women in the workplace. Was Brian Prowel the victim of sexism or homophobia? We've covered this before. Now we wait for the court decision. Marty Levine talks with activists […]
We've learned that Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is working with Leadership Pittsburgh to form a permanent LGBT Advisory Council, comprised of 8-10 individuals. The Mayor is currently working with more than 35 leaders in the LGBT community to solicit recommendations for the Council. He and his staff will review the recommendations and determine whom will participate. […]
Pam's House Blend has all the details. The California Supreme Court agreed today to review legal challenges to Prop. 8, the voter initiative that restored a ban on same-sex marriage, but refused to permit gay weddings to resume pending a ruling. Meeting in closed session, the state high court asked litigants on both sides for […]
What's Comes After 8, Pittsburgh? popped onto the local blog scene recently. California transplant and newly married Christopher Hixson (also a scientist) started blogging: I'm a newlywed (after a government imposed 11 year engagement). Shaken from my cushy life by the tragedy of California Proposition 8's passage, I started a blog to try and do my part to […]
It always brightens my day to read a letter in the Post-Gazette section focusing on the civil rights of the gay community. Here's one example from Tuesday. Creating inequality Electing Barack Obama to be our president is a step toward eliminating racism; for this I am joyous and grateful. But sadly, eliminating racism does not […]
Another contact from a Pittsburgh Cinemark Theater (Pittsburgh Mills). Note this one uses the term “sexual orientation” in lieu of yesterday's “sexual preference” usage by the corporate office. Do you think it is a local sensibility or just a lesson well learned? They formally state that they include sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies. I […]
Hey. I was just notified that this little correspondent has been selected to participate in the LGBT Blogger and Citizens Journalist Initiative in DC. I applied in October, but since they planned to pick 35 folks, figured it was not gonna happen. Hurrah, I was wrong! Here's an article in the Washington Blade about the […]
I recevied this from Cinemark corporate: Dear Sue, We received your correspondence regarding your concerns about theProposition 8 vote in California. Please know that Cinemark made nofinancial contribution to either side on this issue. The company doesnot take a formal position on political issues that do not directlyaffect our business. It would be inappropriate to […]
