AFA of PA invokes violent imagery with regard to Barney Frank

Got a heads up from our friends at End Bigotry in Venango County about a press release from the American Family Association of Pennsylvania that narrows in on US Congressman Barney Frank.  In general, they are commenting on the need for Congress to move right.  I say “they” loosely because this is mostly about Diane […]

Pittsburgh’s First Openly Gay Elected City Councilor Announces Intent to Run for Reelection

Pittsburgh’s First Openly Gay Elected City Councilor Announces Intent to Run for Reelection

Councilman Bruce A. Kraus to Seek Second Term January 11, 2011—Councilman Bruce A. Kraus announced today that he will be seeking a second term as a representative on Pittsburgh’s City Council.  The primary election will be held on May 17, 2011.   In a letter to constituents, Councilman Kraus cited—among other accomplishments—a few examples of the […]

PG Letters to the Editor on LGBTQ Equality

PG Letters to the Editor on LGBTQ Equality

Folks, it is a good time to get your fingers stretched and send in your own letters.  Politicians pay attention to people contacting them personally, but they also watch the opinion sections of the media.  If you need an angle, consider writing in about Chick Fil A if you are a customer.  Talk with the […]

I make me smile

I make me smile

I talked my hair stylist into sharing her wireless code while Ledcat got a snip … One of my favorite gals, asked if It was ok to watch as her partner had her hair done. Sure Sue, I replied, and before I could say cream or no cream, her workspace was set up. Computers on, […]

In times of trouble …will God bring it?

In times of trouble …will God bring it?

While I was sojourning this summer, I had the chance to get reacquainted with God.  God came to find me in a most unusual form … a politically conservative Christian evangelical.  We became friends and he listened patiently to my questions.  We were able to agree to disagree and then talk about the things that […]

Gay intern “Ran toward the bullets” to save Giffords’ life

Openly gay, newly minted intern Daniel Hernandez is credited with saving the life (LezGetReal) of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords when she was shot Saturday in Tucson, Arizona. Hernandez is a Junior at the University of Arizona and a member of  the City of Tucson’s Commission on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues.  Follow the link for […]

Moment of Silence

Moment of Silence

Tomorrow, I'll try to process.  Tonight, I just want to remind you the our President, Barack Obama, has asked all of America to join in a moment of silence Monday at 11 AM to commemorate all of the victims of the violence in Tucson, the survivors and deceased alike.  “Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard […]

HoBo’s

HoBo’s

I missed this in the Trib Review.  To be fair, the online edition is unclear whether it is a local piece or a reprint (there's a byline and a tagline).  But “he” takes a closer look at the pursuit of the institute of marriage for the LGBTQ community in the context of “anti-marriage” movements of […]

Another PG Letter to the Editor for Marriage Equality

Another PG Letter to the Editor for Marriage Equality

The PG Community Forum is beginning to grow on me.  Today, we find another pro-equality letter to the editor from Attorney Bruce Wilder of Downtown. Short, sweet and to the point and with an affirming message for same sex parenting. On the issue of “majorities,” please note that anti-miscegenation laws were struck down by the […]

Frst Time at Voluto Coffee

This is a shameful admission, but I've never made it to Voluto until this morning.  I pride myself on not being neighborhood bound, but we just never made it over here.  This morning, I had some time to spend while Ledcat went to another commitment so I popped in and was delightfully surprised and incredibly […]