Pgh Lesbian Correspondents

Finally I've been able to find information on the individuals running for the Magisterial District Judge race on the Northside (Wards 21-25). Why do I care?  Well, I gained some interest after I realized how many of my neighbors were supporting the candidate they know without any real sense of his qualifications beyond the fact that […]

Kerry and Lucy are in Saturday's Pet Tales column in the Post-Gazette.  Awesomeness!  Mother's Day is around the corner.  Order your flowers now.  Lucy says yes! http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09122/967140-62.stm

Today's Post-Gazette includes a letter from Jeffrey O. Mast of Cecil.  Mast supports the secular equality of the LGBTQ community, but draws the line at religious rites. I was with the gay activists when what they sought was equal protection under the law. Now it seems the gay activists wish to commandeer the word “marriage.” […]

I read the Post-Gazette's endorsement of Robert Daniel Lavelle this morning with some skepticism.  I've lived on the Northside for almost 4 years.  Tonya Payne is the only elected official representing Manchester who has showed up IN MANCHESTER.  Not only that, she actually organizes meetings specific to our neighborhood.  I've never seen Robert Daniel Lavelle […]

See there's no need for Hate Crimes legislation.  It doesn't matter that the murderers said they pretended to be gay and admitted Matthew's sexual orientation was their motive.  It doesn't matter that he was beaten and strung out on a fence for 18 hours.  Virginia Foxx says the hate crime aspect ain't so because it […]

There's so much LGBTQ analysis of this news that my head is spinning.  People are celebrating, people are leery, people don't know what's going to happen.  Specter switched parties.  If Al Franken is seated, it gives the Democrats a filibuster proof majority (60).  Good stuff can happen.  Good stuff for LGBTQ persons might happen.  Specter […]

What is the Hate Crimes Resolution?  Click here for a summary. From Equal Rights Washington ( h/t Pam's House Blend) comes this explanation The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1913) expands the coverage of existing hate crime laws to include not only victims of crime based on race, color, religion, and national […]

This just in …. From: Dardanell, Megan [mailto:Megan.Dardanell@alleghenycounty.us] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 3:57 PMTo: Sue KerrCc: ExecutiveSubject: On behalf of Dan Onorato – Ordinance 4201-08   April 27, 2009   Ms. Kerr:   Thank you for contacting our office. County Executive asked that I respond on his behalf. I sincerely apologize for my delayed […]

Received an update from the folks at Steel City Stonewall with information on where your energy can be most helpful with regard to passing HB 300 through the State House.  What they really need are people in the highlighted districts to set up actual meetings with your legislators to essentially put a human face on […]

Here's a little snippet of pre-Pride news. WYEP-FM (91.3) and Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures are joining forces with American Shorts @ WYEP. The American Shorts Reading Series is Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures' annual summer series. It features readings, independent films and performances by local musicians. This year, the programming will be presented at the WYEP […]