Tag: LGBT

Tom Corbett’s Future for a Theocratic PA?

However, he has now demonstrated a part of his real agenda which could not be more anti-LGBT by filing a brief in the California Prop 8 case. To be clear, the Prop 8 case, by everyone's estimation wouldn't have

Civil Rights is a Black Issue

To try and suggest that racial issues are the basis of Civil Rights, is another attempt by the far right to rewrite (or at least retell) history to suit its own needs.

Onorato Reception with Pittsburgh LGBT Community

LGBT Reception with Dan Onorato and Joe Hoeffel, October 3, 2010. Come out to hear why this election is so important for gay and lesbian issues in Pennsylvania.

GLEC Makes a Mark on Pittsburgh

This year, GLEC is taking this mission a step farther. On National Coming Out Day, October 11th, GLEC is sponsoring their 1st Annual Jobs, Services, and Organizations Fair.

GetEQUAL and Justice League – Activate! To Rep. Chris Carney: Stop Voting Against LGBT Constituents and Support Their Right to Employment Protections

While Rep. Carney is out on the campaign trail worried about his own job, he continues to leave his LGBT constituents unprotected and without any form of federal employment protections. Like all Americans, we are worried about our job

Proposition 8 and the Battle for Marriage Continues

No matter how passionate you are about Marriage Equality, it is in your best interest to understand the nuances of Walker's decision, and what the next steps may mean. It could mean the difference between an end to Prop 8

Ex-Gay is a Lie and Can Lead to Suicide

It isn't being gay that is the problem, but rather it is the abuse, humiliation and isolation that come from living in a homophobic environment. David tried the "pray the gay away" and it doesn't work. It drove him

The Public and The Private: Where Does Marriage Equality Fall?

Yet, my experience also shows me how successful the anti-gay forces have been in their attempt to define being gay as a choice and a lifestyle. In my opinion, it doesn't matter what laws we pass- as long as enough

Part 2: Pittsburgh Police and the LGBT Community

If a police officer comes to take a report, and you feel that she or he directly ignores evidence or facts, then that itself should also be reported. If you ever feel that a police officer doesn't treat you acceptably,

The Backlash to the PennDOT action has begun!

They need to generate fear in the reader, and create a false sense of being a victim. The truth is that a YMCA or similar facility is not under any requirement to do anything based upon a driver's license. But