Category: general
Navarro Admits To Same Sex Encounters
This is not news at all (link is from 2006) but I thought it was interesting in lieu of the controversy raised by Cynthia Nixon’s comments. Rocker DAVE NAVARRO admits he has experimented sexually with other men, but insists he
What did Cynthia Nixon choose?
Even if we are born this way, how might it change the current LGBT civil rights movement if we each chose to speak out and own our own power (which may be a way to understand Nixon's comments)?
The letter to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer community is a vital block of voters, and more importantly, a meaningful community of constituents whose rights, needs and interests deserve real attention by our elected officials. Local government is perhaps the level
Thoughts about the Black and White Reunion
I spent Saturday at the Black and White Reunion, Summit Against Racism. While I would not have thought of myself as a racist person, the ways racism is systemic and pervasive as white privilege as well as more explicit racism,
Open Letter to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl
Mayor Ravenstahl, can you explain to Pittsburgh's LGBTQ community if you plan to sign on, and if you do not, please share your reasons for not signing on.
Black & White Reunion: Summit Against Racism
From their website: This year the Black & White Reunion will again be holding its Summit Against Racism in its usual location at East Liberty Presbyterian Church on January 21, 2012, the Saturday following the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
Facing the Bathroom Bill Arguments Directly.
Most often, when the issue of a “bathroom bill” is introduced, most often the response is to point out that equal rights isn’t about bathrooms. However, Autumn Sandeen wonderfully addresses this issue head on, and points out how in other
Rachel Maddow: I Like Gay Culture
Rachel is not alone. I totally get her point. For me however, the issue isn’t simply relationship recognition, but rather equal treatment under the law. I’m sure she would agree. “I feel that gay people not being able to get
Are you still thinking about Martin?
We are but a few days past Martin Luther King Jr Day, and I’m wondering if he is sell on your mind. He is still on mine. I wonder what can I do today to keep the inspiration I experienced
Will Brian Sims help or hinder LGBT progress in Pennsylvania?
The thing that is keeping any LGBT legislation from moving out of committee is Darryl Metcalf. He now heads an important committee, and he will continue to do so until he loses his re-election, or Democrats take control of the
