Tag: GLBTQ
NOH8 Campaign’s “I’m Coming Out” PSA
I’ve seen the “NOH8″ pictures on many of my California Facebook friends’ accounts, and they have started to spread across the country, and here’s why. While coming out isn’t enough in and of itself, itis a first step and required
National Kiss-In Video
Found this over on Jeremy Hooper’s Blog, Good As You. Come join Jeremy and a ton of others here in Pittsburgh (or any of the over 40 cities with similar events across the country). Here are the local details: PITTSBURGH,
D.C. official calls for public vote on marriage
How is it that a definition of a word is more important than real people and real families? Because there are real, human gay and lesbian families that will be benefitted by this change.
Has Kevin Acklin Changed?
I was surprised by the clarity and conviction of these gay positive statements and so I messaged Kevin on Facebook with a short set of questions. Most were easy- does he really support same-sex marriage? Domestic Partnership benefits?
Same Sex Marriage in CA: 8 Reasons Why We Should Lay Off the Debate over 2010 v. 2012
Isobel Whites post is really excellent and should be, in my opinion, required reading! Â There is at one time, two ideas in there: one may seem counter-intuitive, but the other is well worth the trouble of sorting the first out.
Mennonite Group Slams Eichelberger For Gay Comments
This is from the Pennsylvania Progressive, a wonderful blog. A few days old, but a very good read. In it, is a letter from Carol Wise, Executive Director of the Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests. I especially appreciate this: Senator
Why is ANYONE calling for a March on Washington?
I’m wondering if the general anger and frustration being felt by many within the GLBTQ community is clouding our colective memory so that we aren’t remembering anything learned in the last election- namely the value and importance of community organizing.
Allegheny County Ordinance – Call to Action!
The text below is from the Delta Foundation. I’d like to write some commentary, but first, I just wanted to get these facts out there for everyone to see. CALL TO ACTION – ALLEGHENY COUNTY ORDINANCE As many of you
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
