We predict city Solicitor will take fall for Ravenstahl

We predict city Solicitor will take fall for Ravenstahl

Our prediction on the McNeilly/Regan situation – Acting city Solicitor George Specter will resign or retire, Ravenstahl will continue to blame the O'Connor administration and the city will settle with McNeilly prompting her to retire immediately afterwards. The Ravenstahl puppetmasterers will easily sacrifice one lawyer to keep their golden Pinnochio bright, shiny and electable. Our […]

Anti-Rene Portland sentiment flares in Michigan

Anti-Rene Portland sentiment flares in Michigan

According to an online edition of Michigan's LGBTQ newsletter, a group of 300+ straight and gay women wore lavender shirts to the recent University of Michigan/Penn State women's basketball game. Sunday's protest served as a triumphant moment for gay folks, especially considering the massive turnout. It showed that there are people in the state of […]

Post-Gazette Looks at “Gay-Friendliness” of Pittsburgh without talking to the gays!

Post-Gazette Looks at “Gay-Friendliness” of Pittsburgh without talking to the gays!

Usually, I enjoy MacKenzie Carpenter's articles … sort of like curling up in your bathrobe with a warm cup of coffee and the tattered copy of “Pride and Prejudice” or “The Brothers Karamazov.”  Sure the predictability is there, but you never tire of the artistry, the divine spark that generated such a wonderful read. So […]

AFA of PA Horrified that School District could partner with GLSEN

AFA of PA Horrified that School District could partner with GLSEN

The woman who loves to hate us dykes and faggots is at it again.  Diane Gramley, the high priestess of Pennsylvania family values, has snagged herself a story in the Beaver County Times outlining her “concerns” about recent outreach from the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) to the Ambridge Area School District. The […]

Pittsburgh’s Lesbian Barbie

Pittsburgh’s Lesbian Barbie

This came from a friend amidst all sorts of stereotypical Pittsburgh Barbie types.  I thought it was pretty funny … “Point Breeze Barbie” This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight brown hair, arch-less feet, hairy armpits, no makeup and Birkenstocks with white socks. She prefers that you call her Willow. She […]

Lesbians on the Prowl for John McIntire

Lesbians on the Prowl for John McIntire

Per today's post at his Macyapper blog, it appears John is back in town and rarin' to go.  Word on the street — okay, in yesterday's Post-Gazette which is practically the same thing minus the labor tension and stale donuts — is that John may soon pop up on a local FM talk station.  Namely, […]

That’s Commander Catherine McNeilly to you, Mayor Ravenstahl

That’s Commander Catherine McNeilly to you, Mayor Ravenstahl

Ohhhh … in a nice courtroom twist, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to Commander McNeilly reinstating her to the rank of Commander.  You'll recall all the glorious details when Commander McNeilly blew the whistle on the nefarious goings on of Dennis Regan the political hack driver who would be Public Safety Director.  Thanks […]

Tony Norman on The Tragedy of King Richard the Cheney

Tony Norman on The Tragedy of King Richard the Cheney

I won't waste words telling you how much I enjoyed this column.  I'll just give you a teaser and link you on your way… Cheney: I will not sup tonight. Give me some ink and paper, maybe some buckshot while you're at it.Are all my guns laid out? Gates: They are my liege; and all […]

Good Workplace News for Pgh Homos

Good Workplace News for Pgh Homos

Good news for members of the LGBTQ community working for a handful of our local employers. From the Post-Gazette … Mellon Financial Corp., US Airways and GlaxoSmithKline were among 142 companies ranked as the Best Places to Work for Gay, Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Workers. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2007 rankings include companies that […]

Councilwoman Darlene Harris’ Credibility Goes Up In Smoke

Councilwoman Darlene Harris’ Credibility Goes Up In Smoke

In another stunning effort to spin negative publicity, City Councilwoman Darlene Harris claims that she did not order a smoke eater machine to de-stuffify her office.  Ms. Harris simply wanted some box fans and now she is outraged, outraged I tell you, that someone mistakenly spent $1200 on the smoke eater. “I wanted a little […]