you know where I was going with this one, right? It isn't a lack of queer news to report.  HB 300 is still alive and kicking in committee, but the lack of a budget puts that squarely on the back burner.  An inclusive-ENDA has been introduced in the House and Senate.  Doyle, Specter and Casey […]

When I caught the Post-Gazette's latest attempt to generate G-20 buzz, I almost choked on my coffee.  Leaders for whom I hold a great deal of respect sound like hysterical school-girls who missed the activity bus.  We have an opportunity for public dialogue around our region's role in significant global issues and we end up […]

Looking for a few local folks interested in volunteering with the NetRoots Nation conference on Wednesday, August 12 to help prepare welcome packets.  If you can help welcome 2,000+ progressive bloggers to Pittsburgh, please let me know. 

The Women and Girls Foundation is sponsoring a candlelight vigil tomorrow (Thursday). The Women and Girls Foundation is organizing a candlelight vigil to be held in the portico of the City-County Building in Downtown, Pittsburgh, Thursday August 6th at 5:30pm to offer support and non-denominational prayers to the victims and families of the Collier Shooting. […]

Well, here's some good news on what's been a sad day in Pittsburgh.  The Employment Non-Discrimination Act has been introduced in the Senate (already introduced in the House.)  Bettter news? Both PA Senators are co-sponsors of the legislation. Even better?  The bill is trans-inclusive. An Oregon lawmaker made history Wednesday by introducing a version of […]

He brought it up first. I'll admit it was the elephant in the room and I was debating how to bring it up without going into accusatory mode.  Everyone talks about it.  His Steel City Stonewall Questionnaire is pretty darn good, but “it” lurks like the tell tale heart.  Or so it seems. But Independent […]

Here's another fine opportunity to be part of the decision making. Steel City Stonewall Democrats open up their board meetings to the general memberships and the interested public.  You can learn a lot of how the “behind the scenes” stuff works and people really do listen to you (even if they disagree with your point […]

The news for LGBT youth in Tel Aviv is atrocious. During a gathering of LGBT youth, a shooting has killed three people. Be thankful for the work of the GLCC, Persad and GLSEN to create safe spaces for our youth.  Just imagine discovering your child identifies as queer in the midst of this carnage. So sad.  […]

The Post-Gazette has the details on the, well, lack of details on how disruptive the G-20 will be to Downtown Pittsburgh and nearby neighborhoods.  For security purposes, we won't find out the extent of the traffic detours and the bus reroutes and the closed streets until a week beforehand.  First, I get the need for […]

Four years ago, I added Laura to my AAA membership.  I called, shared her information – including our relationship status – and paid the additional fee (same process as my Dad adding my Mom to his account).  We've used repeatedly over the years; she's used it more oftenn than I for travel purposes.  So I […]