House Votes to Authorize Repeal DADT; Western PA's Critz votes against repeal

House Votes to Authorize Repeal DADT; Western PA's Critz votes against repeal

Bear in mind that this vote does not repeal the ban on openly LGBT men and women serving in the military.  The policy is still in effect.  It does start the ball rolling, but it could realistically be several years until the ban is lifted.  It could also remain in place. So proceed with caution. […]

Steel City Stonewall Endorsement for November Primary

Steel City Stonewall Endorsement for November Primary

Preliminary information … Steel City's board has officially endorsed Sestak, Conklin and Onorato in the General Election.  Good discussion.  I'm sure the official slate will be up soon on the steel city website.  You can pick up copies at the booth during PrideFest.  The slate will contain some informaton on why voting Democratic ticket is […]

The big tweet: Vote Onorato

The big tweet: Vote Onorato

DADT passes Senate Armed Forces Committee; House May Vote Tonght

DADT passes Senate Armed Forces Committee; House May Vote Tonght

It is watered down, but it is a step forward.  Pam.

Persad hosts seminar for LGBTQ seniors …

Persad hosts seminar for LGBTQ seniors …

PERSAD OLDER ADULT SERVICES PRESENTS: “What Can the Area Agency on Aging Do for You?” WHEN: Wednesday, June 16, 6-9 pm WHERE: GLCC, 210 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219 WHO: GLBT adults ages 55 and over — and those who care for them During this FREE Persad event, Mildred Morrison, Allegheny County Area Agency on […]

PA Congressman Patrick Murphy ups pressure for repeal of DADT

PA Congressman Patrick Murphy ups pressure for repeal of DADT

“So it was OK to waterboard a guy over 80 times but God forbid the guy who could understand what that prick was saying has a boyfriend.”–Jon Stewart It has been a big day for the repeal of DADT.  Specifically, there is word that Congress (both chambers) will consider amendments of the Defense Reauthorizaton Act, […]

State of the Nation on DADT

State of the Nation on DADT

A post over at Daily Kos on the potental impassability of the DADT repeal and the consequences of such. These activists share not a common organizer, but rather a common complaint: “Our needs are not being addressed. We are tired of being marginalized and ignored. It is not OK to toss us out of the […]

Trib Letter to Editor on Repeal of DADT

Trib Letter to Editor on Repeal of DADT

Groan.  Colonel Richard Young of Texas, formerly of Ellwood Cty has a letter to the editor in the Trib.  He argues against the repeal of DADT because it will impinge on military chaplains.  While chaplains are willing to minister to everyone, including people they disagree with, they cannot allow the government to censor parts of […]

May 2010 Steel City Stonewwall Democrats meeting

May 2010 Steel City Stonewwall Democrats meeting

May 26 2010 – 7:00pm The meeting takes place in the private glassed in room at Panera Bread, 3401 Blvd of the Allies, Oakland.  This branch of Panera has a large free parking lot. At this board meeting we will be deciding endorsements for the November 2nd General Election.  This will be a closed meeting […]

What does the Sestak win mean for LGBTQ Pennsylvania?

What does the Sestak win mean for LGBTQ Pennsylvania?

A glimpse around the blogosphere … Pam's House Blend has a great liveblog with Joe Sestak and Lt. Dan Choi.  Here's her report on the election results. Change.org on what the Sestak victory means for LGBT equal rights. From The Huffington Post …. I suggest that a similar disgust is stewing in the guts of gays […]