PA Court Says Expansion of Hate Crimes Law Unconstitutional

PA Court Says Expansion of Hate Crimes Law Unconstitutional

Not much time to blog tonight, but you should know about this.  The Commonwealth Court struck down language that expanded hate-crimes legal protections for persons based on sexual orientation and physical disability.  Repent America and beloved psycho-Christian Michael Macavage took the Legislature to task for adding these protections onto an agricultural bill. Here's what Pam […]

The Morning After … Debra Todd, ENDA and

The Morning After … Debra Todd, ENDA and

I'm sure by now you've made the rounds of the usual suspects … Comet, Burgher, Junkies, McIntire, Smoke Ball … I could go on and on …. frankly, I didn't have the gumption to drag my ass out of bed any earlier than usual to Wednesday morning quarterback the election — with a gay twist.  […]

Does He or Does He Not? Gay Leaders Remain Mum on Ravenstahl and Civil Unions

Does He or Does He Not?  Gay Leaders Remain Mum on Ravenstahl and Civil Unions

10 a.m. at Lesbian Central and I'm taking a coffee break to review the blogs as we head into election day …the Burgh Report, 2PJ's, the Comet, the Angry Drunk Bureaucrat and even our dearest Ms. Mon. What I cannot do for you, dear readers, is clarify if Mayor Ravenstahl has had a “Come to Jesus” […]

It is 7 PM and Luke is reportedly now in favor of civil unions

It is 7 PM and Luke is reportedly now in favor of civil unions

Well, I am the suckiest lesbian correspondent ever.  It is five hours post Luke/homo meeting and not a single one of my contacts has, well, contacted me.  Meanwhile over at The Burgh Report, the Burgher has the scoop … wait for it … Luke now supports civil unions.  Apparently, he was confused by the question.  […]

Endorsements You Should Know About

Endorsements You Should Know About

Setting aside the Mayoral race for a few inches … consider what the Gertrude Stein Club of Pittsburgh and the Steel City Stonewall Democrats. It is a little confusing figuring out the actual slate for the General Election, but you can follow through to read the questionnaires for yourself. Last spring, the Allegheny County Democratic Committee […]

Luke and the Gays – Who Got Invited to the Party?

Luke and the Gays – Who Got Invited to the Party?

From comments Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Ravenstahl to meet with Pgh gays on election eve by steelcitydyke on Mon 05 Nov 2007 10:57 AM EST |  Profile |  Permanent Link   First of all your worries about me on the stonewall Dems can be at rest I am not a member however have been invited […]

Ravenstahl to meet with Pgh gays on election eve

Ravenstahl to meet with Pgh gays on election eve

It would seem that Luke's people realized what a huge gaffe he made last week by saying he does not favor civil unions.  Thus, he has scheduled a meeting with representatives from the Steel City Stonewall Democrats at 2:30 PM Monday.  To clarify.  Apparently, Luke has stated that he doesn't know what a civil union […]

This Pittsburgh Lesbian Endorses Mark DeSantis

I endorse Mark DeSantis for Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh.   

DeSantis says Yes to Civil Unions, Ravenstahl says No

DeSantis says Yes to Civil Unions, Ravenstahl says No

I missed the debate last night, but have had multiple folks email me this morning with this very importantpoint. When questioned about inclusiveness of the LGBTQ community in the City, the mayoral candidates were asked to specifically state their positions on “gay unions” and “gay marriage.” Luke Ravenstahl stated that he does not support gay […]

Barney Frank is coming to town

Barney Frank is coming to town

Dear Friends, Steel-City Stonewall Democrats and Congressman Mike Doyle would like to invite you to a Special Event with Representative Barney Frank of the 4th Congressional District of Massachusetts. This is a casual meet and greet event with the Founder of the Stonewall Democrats, Rep. Barney Frank. Please join us at the home of Christine […]