Tag: Luke Ravenstahl

Three Reasons Mayor Luke Ravenstahl Has Been Missing

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Luke would be holding a press conference and make a major announcement, but no announcement materialized. So, here my guesses as to the three top reasons Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has been missing.

2012 Posts in Review

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Every year I look back over the content I have written and look to see which posts grab the most attention. I'd like to mention the 12 posts that received the most number of hits.

Pittsburgh’s mayor has confusing stance on equality issues.

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The mayor's position simply shows that he is out of touch with the reality of gay and lesbian relationships, the law and equality. Civil Unions don't provide all of the same protections and benefits are in and of themselves not

Mayor Ravenstahl’s deafening silence on same-sex marriage.

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There are two extremely different impressions of the mayor within Pittsburgh's LGBTQ community: some feel he is a homophobe and has only made gestures for the community- just enough to get the support of wealthy Pittsburgh gays. Others believe he

What the Philadelphia Mayor Had to Say About Marriage Equality

In addition to my posting an open letter to Mayor Luke, here on my blog, I have written to him directly requesting a meeting. I eagerly await a reply, however, the mayor has never accepted a request to meet from

Open Letter to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl

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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.