Pgh Dyke March 2010

Pgh Dyke March 2010

I am tired after a long day so I'll save my Dyke March 2010 reflections for Sunday. I have posted photos on my Facebook page if you'd like to check them out. Overall, the event was great. The move to Bloomfield was genius for visibility … tons of people came out on the streets and […]

Pittsburgh’s Dyke March – Today! Who Will Be There?

Pittsburgh’s Dyke March – Today!  Who Will Be There?

  Well, today is the day.  This afternoon at say 2:45 PM, we'll see if our “fierce allies” in City Hall were able to finally resolve the issue of police protecton and allow women who don't typically attend fundraisers and public meetings the safety to exercise their first amendment rights? Don't get me wrong — I […]

Why my Dan Onorato counter remains …

Why my Dan Onorato counter remains …

While I am heartened to learn about the recommendations of the Human Relations Commission to extend domestic partner benefits to Allegheny County employees,  I must admit wondering what the next hurdle will be?  I don't enjoy being cynical on this topic.  My heart feels for the employees left in limbo because the process has taken six […]

Letters! We love letters!

Letters!  We love letters!

As always, I get very excited when folks write about stuff in the PG letters section.  Average folks exercising their First Amendment muscles … what better way to start a Saturday! This one made me snort my coffee: Bring in his brother Regarding Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's 311 line: It's annoying that we, Pittsburgh taxpayers, must […]

Another step toward domestic partner benefits for Allegheny County employees

Another step toward domestic partner benefits for Allegheny County employees

Yesterday, the Allegheny County Human Relations Commission made a formal recommendation that Allegheny County provide domestic partner benefits to County employees … Whereas the City of Pittsburgh has made domestic partner health benefits available to its employees for approximately a decade, and, Whereas in recent years benefits of this nature have been made available by […]

Local papers cover 2010 Pittsburgh PrideFest

Local papers cover 2010 Pittsburgh PrideFest

Check out this nice piece in the Post-Gazette.  It is a nice article and a nice festival, but I have to admit some sadness that the political/activist edge of Pride has morphed into a celebration of assimilation.  I know that's the trend and it certainly isn't the fault of anyone local that Pride has lost […]

Guess which City Councilor Did Not Opt to be in the 2010 Pride Guide

So much work still to do …

A little more on GetEqual and activism in PA

A little more on GetEqual and activism in PA

From Pam's House Blend, a guest post on the increasing presence of GetEqual in the LGBTQ advocacy/activist scene.  Distraught by recent delays, LGBT activists turn to civil disobedience to encourage the passage of the Employment Non Discrimination and repeal of “Don't Ask Don't Tell”.  Groups like GetEQUAL are making their voices known though direct actions like chaining […]

Bash Back – Latest Pittsburgh Actions

Bash Back, a radical transfolk/queer group, has had two recent actions in Pittsburgh.  One involved an evangelical church that promises to cure homosexuality.  The other involved our favorite bakery, Peace Love and Little Donuts. You recall a recent favorable review published in Cue Pittsburgh?  Here's the response from people who care about these things. In the […]

The question about Adam Ravenstahl …

The question about Adam Ravenstahl …

will he have an office with a working phone?  Does ALCOSAN provide email addresses? The PG on the Peduto and Shields letter to various Ethics Boards.  Maria weighs in here.