Civil Rights Have Never Been Won By Politely Asking For Them, They Have Been Won By Demanding Them
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Is it time for LGBTQ activists to pay Mr. Onorato a faith-based visit?
Lez Get Real has a story on a planned direct action at the Cathedral in Chicago led by long-time activist Andy Thayer. To back his point Thayer told LGR, “This is not just about the equal right to marry. In Illinois, Cardinal George and his predecessors over the years have worked behind the scenes to […]
Why does Harold Ford's run for the Senate impact Onorato?
The New York Times interviewed Emily Ford, wife of candidate for the open Senate Seat from New York. In this interview, she takes some credit for Ford's recent much lauded turnabout on LGBTQ issues. Already, some members of the Democratic establishment have accused him of reversing his opposition to same-sex marriage and to flipping from […]
Report from the field
Does anyone else have a dedicated pair of snow shoveling jeans? Mine hang in kitchen to dry. I put them on for a grocery trip to work. That was a good idea as I was engulfed in a snow bank at Giant Eagle AND at the drop-off site. So now I've got thigh high wet […]
Snow Day Six #snOMGpgh
Well, I woke up at 6 AM completely confused about which day of the week I was facing. I'm still technically off work, but I have to do some shopping for the sites and residents so I'm off to Giant Eagle. I also have to drive Ledcat to work as her vehicle is a giant […]
Then there are Pennsylvanians who believe in Equality
It is Freedom to Marry week and nearly 30 people showed in Harrisburg in support of SB 935 which would legalize same sex marriage in Pennsylvania. 30 is pretty impressive considering the weather. Ha. Sponsor Daylin Leach: He also disputed claims that legalizing gay marriage would “destroy traditional marriage” between a man and a woman. […]
West Virginia on brink of anti-marriage equality amendment; could PA be next?
Well, I'll Towleroad fill you in … West Virginia delegates are considering a “drastic” parliamentary move to discharge a bill from committee that would allow debate on a measure to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage: “Bi-partisan support of the so-called marriage protection amendment includes the majority leader as well as minority leader Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha. He’s […]
Lesbians: Snowed In
Well, I've been able to get out for work purposes, but Ledcat and I are both struggling with some cabin fever. Don't get me wrong — we are so very grateful that our power never failed us and that we managed to dig the vehicles out with some assistance from our neighbors. Note: one real […]
Luke in his big boy snowsuit
Shamelessly stolen from the Post-Gazette (no paper since Friday so I think I'm entitled) …
Rev Janet Edwards now regular contributor to national faith blog
Reverend Janet Edwards let me know that she is now a regular contributor to the “On Faith” section vis a vis Newsweek and Washington Post. Here's a link to her contributions thus far. Her most recent piece is about the Super Bowl: I see this as an expensive effort on the part of Focus on […]