First, let me say that rockOUT is an awesome name for the Slippery Rock campus LGBTQ organization.  Kudos to whomever came up with that moniker. The faculty co-advisers have an (I can't help it) awesome letter in today's Post-Gazette, supporting HB 300.  Here's a snippet: This isn't about “pursuing a homosexual agenda” but about extending basic rights […]

Dick Marshall of Crafton writes a moving tribute to his deceased father, noting his loving acceptance and celebration of Dick's identify as a gay man. My father died nine years ago, encouraging me until the very end of his life to be a compassionate, nonjudgmental, loving and inclusive man. He encouraged my leadership with mentally […]

A United Methodist pastor has continued to minister at two Jefferson County churches even though he has been awaiting trial since August 2007 on charges that he molested two women at a mental health center. The Rev. Michael Clair Garvey, 59, of Worthville, also faces a lawsuit filed by one of those women. He serves […]

The Tribune-Review interviewed Rachel Maddow.  I've probably read 15 interviews with her as there has been one in almost every publication we receive.  But I've never seen her show.  The Trib has remained shockingly mum on LGBTQ issues of late.  Nothing on HB 300, the Allegheny County HRC ordinance, rallies or anything.  Very curious.   

  Ladies, ready to dance?   WHO?          WOMEN'S DANCE with D.J. Adele                                PLUS Vendors, Raffles, Door Prizes!   WHERE?   Absolute Ballroom  6617 Hamilton Ave.                              Pittsburgh, PA. 15206            (Across the street from Animal Rescue League)   WHEN?        Saturday, APRIL 18th, 2009, 7 PM                              Ticket sales start March 1st […]

I realize the absurdity of writing about a fundraiser immediately after posting about poverty, but there's a very important connection … the services of Persad Center, the region's LGBT mental health service provider.  “Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art” is a clear way you can help. Ledcat and I will be live-blogging this year's “Celebrate Life, Celebrate […]

The Washington Blade has an interesting article on the myth of gay affluence.  A recently published survey by the Williams Institute of UCLA reveals that the percentage of lesbian and gay families living in poverty is significantly higher than same sex families. A new report from a think-tank on sexual orientation reveals how poverty is affecting […]

Human Relations Commission Chair Stephen Glassman has a well-written, thoughtful argument in support of the passage of HB 300.  It is unacceptable that such basic civil rights are not ensured for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender individuals under current Pennsylvania law. The city of Pittsburgh has recognized this, passing a local ordinance several years ago […]

The Post-Gazette has the story on today's Rock the Dome Rally in Harrisburg, organized in support of HB 300 which would extend protections based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity.  People shouted, “End discrimination now.” A little girl held a sign, “My 2 Mommies Deserve Equal Rights.”' A man held a sign, “Would […]