The New York Times interviewed Emily Ford, wife of candidate for the open Senate Seat from New York.  In this interview, she takes some credit for Ford's recent much lauded turnabout on LGBTQ issues. Already, some members of the Democratic establishment have accused him of reversing his opposition to same-sex marriage and to flipping from […]

Does anyone else have a dedicated pair of snow shoveling jeans? Mine hang in kitchen to dry. I put them on for a grocery trip to work. That was a good idea as I was engulfed in a snow bank at Giant Eagle AND at the drop-off site. So now I've got thigh high wet […]

Well, I woke up at 6 AM completely confused about which day of the week I was facing.  I'm still technically off work, but I have to do some shopping for the sites and residents so I'm off to Giant Eagle. I also have to drive Ledcat to work as her vehicle is a giant […]

It is Freedom to Marry week and nearly 30 people showed in Harrisburg in support of SB 935 which would legalize same sex marriage in Pennsylvania. 30 is pretty impressive considering the weather. Ha. Sponsor Daylin Leach: He also disputed claims that legalizing gay marriage would “destroy traditional marriage” between a man and a woman. […]

Well, I'll Towleroad fill you in … West Virginia delegates are considering a “drastic” parliamentary move to discharge a bill from committee that would allow debate on a measure to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage: “Bi-partisan support of the so-called marriage protection amendment includes the majority leader as well as minority leader Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha. He’s […]

Well, I've been able to get out for work purposes, but Ledcat and I are both struggling with some cabin fever.  Don't get me wrong — we are so very grateful that our power never failed us and that we managed to dig the vehicles out with some assistance from our neighbors.  Note:  one real […]

Reverend Janet Edwards let me know that she is now a regular contributor to the “On Faith” section vis a vis Newsweek and Washington Post.  Here's a link to her contributions thus far.  Her most recent piece is about the Super Bowl: I see this as an expensive effort on the part of Focus on […]

If it is politics and advocacy that catch your fancy, then Steel City Stonewall Democrats has several opportunities to get involved.  – Social Media Editor – Development Director – Recording Secretary Steel City is a great way to make an impact whether your issue is marriage equality, Don't Ask, Don't Tell or you just want […]

I have a pretty intense week at work so I opted to enjoy the moment this morning when I learned that President Obama referenced the LGBT community, especially the Ugandan “kill gays” law, during his address at the National Prayer Breakfast.  We may disagree about gay marriage, but surely we can agree that it is […]