How do Jon and Kate + 8 fit into the equal marriage debate?

How do Jon and Kate + 8 fit into the equal marriage debate?

Justin Kidd of Squirrel Hill has definitely put a very modern twist on the marriage equality debate.  Kidd references the tabloid sensation of the allegedly disintegrating marriage of the TLC reality family, Jon and Kate. Another front-page story, explains how the train-wreck docudrama episode featuring pseudo-reality stars' failing marriage gained the TLC show its highest […]

Post-Gazette poll on marriage equality

Post-Gazette poll on marriage equality

Vote here: http://postgazette.com/polls/?pollID=3095

Letter to the Editor: PG didn’t go deep enough on marriage analysis

Letter to the Editor: PG didn’t go deep enough on marriage analysis

I think Donna Evans of Upper St. Clair meant well when accused the Post-Gazette of shallow examination of the “marriage protection” amendment.  I am again overwhelmed by the lack of depth of the PG editorial board. Your editorial “Same Old, Same Old” (May 26) espouses the same old marginalization of the enormous societal debate on […]

PA Senator plans to introduce marriage equality bill

PA Senator plans to introduce marriage equality bill

OK, on the one hand we have the “marriage protection” amendment that would embed discrimination in to the Pennsylvania Constitution.  Been there, tried to do that. Today comes word that another Pennsylvania Senator plans to introduce a marriage equality bill. Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery, today announced plans to introduce a bill that would offer “full […]

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society fundraiser gone wrong

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society fundraiser gone wrong

The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society conducted an “e” cyling event to recycle electronic goods.  They partnered with a company called EarthEcycle.  I was perplexed as to how ecycling could be a fundraiser given that most companies charge consumers to dispose of electronic goods. I asked a few question and was promptly attacked by staff, volunteers […]

Outrage the Movie to Open in Pittsburgh

Outrage the Movie to Open in Pittsburgh

Today I received word that the movie Outrage will be showing at the Harris Theater, starting on June 19, 2009! From fearless documentary filmmaker Kirby Dick (This Film is Not Yet Rated) comes a searing indictment of the hypocrisy of closeted politicians who actively campaign against the lesbian and gay community to which they covertly […]

Prop 8 Upheld

Prop 8 Upheld

You probably heard this.  The California Supreme Court upheld Prop 8, but also said that existing same sex marriages are valid. Tune in here for the latest responses from the LGBTQ community and leaders.  Here are photos from the protest.  Simply outrageous that voters can strip minority groups of their rights.  Have we learned nothing from history?  […]

In case you didn’t see it …

In case you didn’t see it …

The Post-Gazette editors remind you that recycling the “marriage amendment” is getting tiresome. Conservative lawmakers in the General Assembly are always trying to save the institution of marriage from an imagined horror. This year is no different. Although marriage suffers its greatest damage when heterosexuals divorce, the threat is always identified as gays wanting to […]

Veggie Update Again

Veggie Update Again

Well, I've gone six days without meat and it hasn't been too bad.  It was easy enough to substitute shrimp when dining out and one of our meals was at The Quiet Storm which has delicious veggie options.  I had a falafel with chick peas as the protein.  Otherwise, I had a veggie omelet, cheese […]

Happy Ana-versary!

One year ago, we adopted our little Ana from Starfish to the Sea Rescue.  Technically, it was May 26, 2008 but since it was a holiday we've decided to celebrate Ana's anniversary (get it?) on Memorial Day each year.  It was quite a day.  We drove up to Indiana County, spent a few hours, plopped […]