Articles by: Thomas Waters

Lancaster County PA Eliminates Discrimination Protections

In as much as a Human Relations Commission assures that residents are protected by providing a a mechanism for discrimination abuses to be explored and determined, Lancaster County has essentially given a green light for anyone to be discriminated against based on sex, race, religion, and other criteria.  This was done in the name of saving a few bucks in a budget? Here is the press release issued by Equality PA: Equality Pennsylvania Stunned by[Read More…]

November 17, 2010 — 3 comments — general

Max Adler Says It Gets Better

Last week, I posted some comments about Glee, Kurt, and the anti-bullying episode. I used a post from the Huffington Post as my departure point, and I appreciated the dialogue that grew from that. While Leah, who wrote in HuffPo and I may see some things a bit differently, all of the ideas are important, and I value the willingness of anyone to offer their ideas. Today, I see that Max Adler, the guy who[Read More…]

November 16, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — general

Dallas Gay Couple Wed Over Skype

I noticed this last week, and then failed to actually post. So a Dallas couple had a wedding where the presiding minister was actually in DC and was attending the Dallas ceremony via Skype. I’m very happy for the couple, and don’t mean to be critical of this at all. I just not sure what it really accomplishes. Sure, it demonstrates that even the homophobic system can’t keep us down, but then what? The actual[Read More…]

November 15, 2010 — 1 comment — general, Same-Sex Marriage

Glee, Kurt, and Bullying: Leah Anthony Libresco thinks it got worse, not better

The issues of bullying, violence, gay teen isolation, depression and suicide are not simple cookie cutter problems, that a single trip to the principal’s office is going to solve, and in this episode we saw parts of a far more important mix of the complexities and elements that make up the whole. Additionally, the story didn’t end, just because the episode only lasts 50-something minutes

November 14, 2010 — 5 comments — general

Pennsylvania – LGBT bills die with end of state session

My fear is that Republican leadership in both the House and the Senate won’t allow any pro-LGBT legislation to be introduced or out of committee, leaving it DOA from the get go. Time will tell.

November 14, 2010 — 1 comment — Activism, general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies

Truth, Lies and Dialogue

I think our Democracy is either dying, or already morally wounded, and close to death because this exact issue. I’m all for free expression, and yet, free expression and the ability to bear false witness and lie are not exactly the same.

November 14, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — general

Cindy McCain: The Power of the Bigotry

For anyone following most every LGBT Rights story, it is a roller coaster of ups and downs. Unfortunately the “downs” seem to outnumber the “ups” most times. But one breaking story this week is especially important to consider. The story of Cindy McCain and her support for LGBT Rights. At a foundational level, both Cindy and the daughter, Meghan have been outspoken and at odds with the majority of the Republican party over LGBT rights.[Read More…]

November 14, 2010 — 1 comment — Activism, general

THE LAMBDA BASH @ THE PITTSBURGH EAGLE

Took this from Facebook.  More details and story to follow if I get more information. A GREAT PARTY FOR AN EVEN GFREATER CAUSE! WITH SPECIAL GUEST LADY BUNNY PREFORMING AT MIDNIGHT AND HOSTED BY MARSHA MONSTER MELLOW. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE LAMBDA FOUNDATIONS NEW FUND FOR GAY YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION. via Facebook (4) | THE LAMBDA BASH @ THE PITTSBURGH EAGLE.

November 14, 2010 — Comments are Disabled — general

What Does It Mean to Demand Equality?

But we must also recognize that times are changing, and in every civil rights movement, there were points where a few brave individuals were willing to step out and do things that other criticized as going too far or being counter productive.

November 13, 2010 — 1 comment — general

Veterans Day: An LGBT Perspective

Now, it is our turn. To give voice for the overlooked LGBT veterans and all the lives they have touched, and to keep moving freedom and equality moving forward.

November 11, 2010 — 1 comment — general
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