September 04, 2009 
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The linked blog post is by someone I follow on Twitter, and if you have been reading my blog, you won’t be surprised that I’m not very enthusiastic about the timing of the National March on Washington. Here is my
Tag Archives: activism
When Activism Must Become Intimate
The linked article is a very brief analysis concerning California and Marriage Equality: So many of us had hoped beyond hope that our rallies, demonstrations and expressions of sadness and anger would have caused voters who voted yes to change
Bill Clinton, Netroots Nation, and Civil Rights for All
Almost like little children, we so often seek out the "person in charge at the top" and then think if we can get them to say the magic words, everything will be OK. but the reality is, our strategy must
Allegheny County Ordinance- What I wrote
Got a phone call this morning as it seems what I wrote last evening about what’s wrong with the county ordinance has caused some stir. It appears that what I wrote was both true and not true. So hopefully I’m
The G Spod
Last evening, I had the pleasure to sit down with DJ G and Carman of the G Spod and talk about queer politics. If that sounds boring, just tune into their show- it was wild. I think the world of
What We Are Up Against
Senators get 705,000-plus letters opposing ‘hate crimes’ Anyone who reads my blog regularly knows that I’m a major cheerleader for grassroots constituent advocacy. Making contact with your elected official is the single most important thing a person can do other
Activism Dialogue
Blogger, Sue Kerr, Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents, and I have been exchanging some ideas about advocacy since she posted the other day. Sue expressed frustration that face to face meetings with legislators was difficult. I replied, and she has expanded on
Pride Week and Activism
Thanks to Sue Kerr, Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents, for her Pride Week post, and for her mention of 2 very important events happening this coming week. While the two events were not planned together, they provide 2 different perspectives from which
Pride Week in Pittsburgh is Quickly Approaching!
I have posted this, but in case you missed it: GLTBQ Civil rights: How you can change government for your rights. A town hall forum and training session. A groundswell of activity is happening across the country to provide GLBTQ
Today is Ethan’s Day!
The linked story is from yesterday, and is about a 9 year old boy who has organized a Marriage Equality rally! Well worth reading! For all of my over-10-year-old readers: what’s up? If this kid and decide to take action
