Civil Union Legislation May Be Introduced in PA House

Civil Union Legislation May Be Introduced in PA House

From the Philly Gay News … A Pennsylvania lawmaker is gathering legislative support for a bill that would make civil unions for same-sex couples a reality in the Keystone State. The measure, the first of its kind in the Pennsylvania legislature, is being spearheaded by Pennsylvania Rep. Mark Cohen (D-202nd Dist.). Cohen said he’s so […]

LGBT welcoming church in Duquesne; challenges in Kittaning

LGBT welcoming church in Duquesne; challenges in Kittaning

The Post-Gazette has a lovely description of a (somewhat) authentic Hungarian wedding which took place in Duquesne over the weekend at the Hungarian Reformed Church.  The bride's brother is a member of the LGBT community who recently relocated out of state.  Here's the interesting part: Church leaders said they are hoping that groups not ordinarily […]

Hoeffel and Leach

Hoeffel and Leach

First, a link to the blog of Senator Daylin Leach, Daylinsights.  He's taking on AG Tom Corbett. All of this is unnecessary. This lawsuit will proceed and the court’s decision will be binding on Pennsylvania with or without Mr. Corbett’s name on it, which begs the question of why he felt it necessary invest Pennsylvania […]

A few events coming up in Pittsburgh's LGBT community

A few events coming up in Pittsburgh's LGBT community

Courtesy of the GLCC News Blast and worth your attentiond GLSEN’s Prom GLSEN Pittsburgh will be having a prom for LGBTQ high school students and allies on Friday, April 23rd. The prom will be at the University Club in Oakland in the first floor ballroom. Tickets will be limited and will be @25/student. There will […]

Meanwhile, outside of Pennsylvania …

Meanwhile, outside of Pennsylvania …

Stuff is going on . From Pam's House Blend …more on the role of the Human Rights Campaign and the repeal of DADT.  Things are a bit strained.  Sheesh. While admin officials say repeal is the way to go, the DOJ files briefs in legal cases.  Ahhhh. LGBT Point of View thinks Code Pink has […]

Reg Henry: Too Good Not To Read

Reg Henry:  Too Good Not To Read

You must read Reg Henry today.  Now. Click right now and do it.  Most liberals care about other people more than they care about hating other people, and hence they do not like living with a permanent political wedgie. This explains why most don't find it entertaining to have their brains pickled by talk-radio vinegar, […]

A Video Moment

A Video Moment

This is one of my favorite songs …  

Fences Make Good Neighbors

Fences Make Good Neighbors

Ledcat came home and put the dogs out, then went upstairs.  She happened to glance out the window in time to notice that our neighbor TOOK HER GARAGE down, leaving a giant gap in the yard where the garage wall had once been.  She made it back down to the yard just in time to […]

Of endorsements …

Of endorsements …

The Steel City Stonewall Endorsement meeting was held Sunday afternoon on the Northshore. For a glimpse into “live” coverage, check out the hashtag PghGayPick.  I was a little caught up in the 140 character frenzy because I wrote most of these tweets and can't interpret a few of them 🙂  Kudos to tweeps @Bram_R and @Maria_In_Pgh (who […]

Women's Spa Night at GLCC

Women's Spa Night at GLCC

Ledcat and I attended this last year and it was very nice. My massage was a little vigorous, but the hand wax was really cool.  I also felt super hip with my henna tattoo.  🙂 Come and let yourself be pampered! FREE mini spa night featuring: chair massages, hot wax treatments, henna art, guided meditation, […]