Archive for August, 2010

Allegheny County Goes Green a Building at a Time

I think this is so cool! (pun intended) Onorato says the county is projecting about $6,500 in cost savings for the month of July because of the green roof’s cooling effect on the building. The green half of the County Office Building’s roof was shown to be about 45 degrees cooler than the control half. Imagine what impact it could have on businesses and corporations, if operating expenses can be decreased (substantially??). How much can[Read More…]

August 15, 2010 — 1 comment — general

Decision on Prop 8 Stay Expected Today

But is that enough? Are we fighting for the creation of a good case, or are we fighting for equality?

August 12, 2010 — 2 comments — general

The DownFall of LGBT Rights (or the Democratic Party) in Pennsylvania

Consider if Virginia offers any glimpse as to what will happen in PA. In VA, not only do LGBT’s have fewer rights, but the Republicans in power went after the state schools to stop them from offering domestic partnership benefits. Is it too far of a stretch to think that if Corbett is elected, and Republicans take control of the House, we will likely see actions across the state to squelch whatever progress we have been making towards equality?

August 11, 2010 — 1 comment — general

Sanctity of Marriage: Newt Gingrich Style

Newt Gingrich, the man who told his wife he was leaving her as she lay in a hospital bed sick with cancer, has declared that “overturning Prop 8 is an outrageous disrespect for our Constitution and for the majority of people of the United States who believe marriage is the union of husband and wife” on his website. Unfortunately for him, he left comments open, and is on the receiving end of a lot of[Read More…]

August 11, 2010 — 1 comment — general, Same-Sex Marriage

Isiah Thomas Supports Marriage Equality

I’m here to praise Isiah Thomas. He and his son Joshua, a DJ, have posed for the NOH8 Campaign, adding their support to the fight for same-sex marriage and equality for all.

August 10, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — general, Same-Sex Marriage

Counter Protesting NOM

Countering NOM may make Marriage Equality supporters feel good, and let them blow off a bit of righteous steam, they also totally play into meeting NOM’s needs and help them garner publicity where they might not otherwise get any. Why are we helping them be successful, even if it makes us feel good?

August 10, 2010 — 2 comments — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage
The Sin of NOM: NOM Bears False Witness

The Sin of NOM: NOM Bears False Witness

There is only one valid reason for a person to oppose gay marriage. A person can believe that same-sex marriage is wrong based upon their religious views. Their religion can be against it. And there are two valid results based on this valid reason

August 9, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

The Trib and Prop 8 Decision

It never ceases to amaze me how trampled the constitution is by some of the very folks who scream the loudest that the Democrats are destroying our country

August 8, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — general, Same-Sex Marriage
Imagining Luke in Drag?

Imagining Luke in Drag?

A friend on Facebook shared this with me. Does this say anything about differences in politics or the comfort level with  differences between gender issues/identity? Jon Gnarr, a top comedian who became mayor in June, appeared on stage on Thursday night in a floral-print dress, blonde wig and bright red lipstick. via BBC News – Reykjavik mayor opens gay pride festival in drag.

August 6, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — general

The Next Prop 8 Hearing is Today

On the one hand, since there is no reason at all for the state to deny same-sex couples the right to marry, there is no reason, not to allow them to begin marrying right away. On the other hand, the Judge, and his decision are under heavy scrutiny. It could be seen as “pushing the gay agenda” to allow same-sex marriages to restart, and that could take someone away from the detailed, thoughtful, comprehensive, and logical decision that the Judge wrote. At stake however, is the rights of thousands of California couples to marry over the next year or so, and to fail to allow that would be the same as doing what was deemed unacceptable in his decision.

August 6, 2010 — 2 comments — general, Same-Sex Marriage
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