So this big conference of progressive blogging folk is coming to town in August and I am working with the Lambda Foundation and the LGBT Blogging Initiative to organize a big ole gay welcome reception. Between the Warhol and Pegasus, a good time will be had by 2,000 people or more.  I helped Lambda set […]

I've been a bit distracted this week so I'll try to recap some of the high (and low) lights for you … Spoke with Dok Harris' campaign manager, Michael. Dok is very interested in working with the LGBT community.  He has completed the Steel City Stonewall survey which I hope will be posted on their website […]

Yesterday, members of Northside United engaged in acts of civil disobedience to bring attention to their struggle for community benefits from the mega-development on the “Northshore.”  Protestors blocked a building entrance.  The media showed up and I was appalled at their condescending treatment of this exercise in their civil rights. Here's the video from KDKA […]

I caught this tonight on Twitter via the Philadelphia Gay News: Nearly all of the board members of LGBT legal organization Equality Advocates Pennsylvania have resigned within the past two weeks. Ten of the 13 members stepped down in a move that Lynn Zeitlin, executive director of the group, said was part of a wider […]

From Pittsburgh United Media Contact:  Jennifer England                              412-513-9091 Northside Mothers demand Corporate Neighbors help stop the violence Thursday July 16th 11:00 Del Monte Building Northside mothers and community members will gather on the “Northshore” tomorrow morning to demand that corporate neighbors take more responsibility for what’s happening in their back yards. “Our kids […]

Tonight is the night to get involved. Steel City Stonewall Monthly Meeting Thursday, July 16, 2009 7 – 9 PM Crazy Mocha Lawrenceville This is your opportunity to be at the table with decision makers who discuss politics impacting our community.  If you can take the time to analyze Bruno's impact on gay culture, you […]

Why can't Dan Onorato be content to exaggerate his role in passing this legislation?  He jumped on board the anti-discrimination bandwagon months after the wagon was rolling and clearly missed the opportunity to be a leader on this issue.  Still, he's not one to miss the opportunity to *claim* he was a leader.  But, I […]

I had never heard of this project until the article in today's Business section of the Post-Gazette (see, it does pay to read the whole paper). They have hired their first director, Dina Clark, who has a background with the Anti-Defamation League.  The groups mission and vision: The Western Pennsylvania Diversity Initiative (WPDI) is a […]

There sure has been a lot of fuss about Bruno.  Many, many LGBT folks are up in arms about the tasteless portrayal of a gay man on the prowl for fame.  Ledcat and I saw the movie on Friday night and laughed quite a bit.  Some of it was just gross, but laughing at the […]