Good-bye, The Vault, Good-bye

Good-bye, The Vault, Good-bye

Sad news … Brighton Height's The Vault closed its doors tonight for the final time.  As we've mentioned before, the lesbians love this place.  It had what we deemed a “lesbian friendly man-vibe.”  I've probably been there a dozen times since last July and each was better than the last.  I loved the hummus, the ice […]

The Death of Justin Jackson: When Will People Learn?

The Death of Justin Jackson:  When Will People Learn?

This isn't going to be the post you might expect from me.  I am tired of watching families wail on television over the loss of a family member due to the police.  I am very sorry for the loss to the family and can completely understand that in their grief, they need to blame someone.  I […]

Way to Go Queers: PA Senate Tables Amendment Legislation

Way to Go Queers:  PA Senate Tables Amendment Legislation

I saw it first at Delaware Online followed by the Post-Gazette. HARRISBURG — The state Senate this evening voted to table a bill that would have amended the state constitution to ban gay marriage. The main sponsor, Sen. Michael Brubaker, R-Lancaster, said it had become clear to him that the bill would not pass in […]

Will Pennsylvania outlaw divorce?

Will Pennsylvania outlaw divorce?

Pennsylvania's most colorful Senator — and he would stand out brightly even in the gayest of gay communities — Vince Fumo is proposing to amend the, well, amendment legislation to outlaw divorce with a few exceptions. Mr. Fumo, who leaves the Senate on Nov. 30, said the stated goal of Senate Bill 1250 is to […]

SB1250 – What’s Next?

SB1250 – What’s Next?

The legislation passed in the Appropriations Committee 18 – 8.  Four Democrats voted yes.  Two Republicans voted no.  So now the legislation moves toward a vote by the full Senate.  Yes, that means more telephone calls.  The “yes” votes (pro-Amendment) in SW PA are: John Pippy (R) Barry Stout (D)  – Yikes! Mary Jo White […]

So, Monday is the Big Gay Rally and You Can’t Get to Harrisburg?

So, Monday is the Big Gay Rally and You Can’t Get to Harrisburg?

UPDATE:  I made a call this morning to Fontana's office in Harrisburg.  They are getting a ton of calls, going both directions.  Similar reports from Costa's Harrisburg office.  Keep it up.  Sneak out for a cigarette break, even if you don't smoke, to make the call. I also heard that the rally is noisy.  All good […]

Gay Marriage Round Up

Gay Marriage Round Up

Wow, lots to catch up on … Monday, May 5, 2008 is the Rally in Harrisburg.  Rally?  The Rally Against the “Protection of Marriage” Amendment.  Ledcat and I had hoped to attend, but fate (and work) conspired against us. Are you planning to attend?  I'm hoping for an eyewitness account. Last week, there was a “highly […]

Oh, those lesbitarians …

Oh, those lesbitarians …

Always taking over with their wholegrain, crunchy goodness and all those eggplants! Actually, I'm really starting to dig vegetarian food when it is cooked by Jessica at Hoi Polloi.  Or Ledcat.  Or anyone but me.  But still … does everything have to be vegetarian? What next — recycling bins at Wendys? I regret to say […]

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Three letters in today's Post-Gazette, two for gay rights and one for gay oppression.  Still no letters in the Tribune-Review. Proud papa Edward Walkowski of Brookline simply wants his lesbian daughter and her partner to have equal rights. Edward recognizes the true political agenda of the Amendment supporters: The political leaders pushing this amendment are […]

Bruce Kraus: Excerpts from his testimony

Bruce Kraus: Excerpts from his testimony

The Post-Gazette published City Councilman Bruce Kraus' recent testimony on SB 1250 which would embed a definition of marriage into the PA Constitution.  All I can tell you is that this is a really great read.  Here is my favorite excerpt: With all the challenges that we, as a commonwealth, are facing — deteriorating infrastructure; […]