Articles by: Thomas Waters

I Can Do That!

Fiascos like the Prop 8 vote or the Maine referendum have created an unfounded worry that most people, and especially most older people are opposed to gay civil rights. But this is unfounded. It just isn’t true! People of all ages see value in Equality and are willing to step up and take actio

March 14, 2010 2 comments Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

Remind Me Why Gay Marriage Is Evil

Neither of us have ever done anything inappropriate with a minor, nor have we tried to buy off someone’s silence to keep our evil deeds a secret. But we are supposed to be the ones who are a threat to the family and to children?

March 13, 2010 3 comments general, Same-Sex Marriage

Advocacy and Arguing

Without it, the only thing that exists is a lose-lose outcome. With the right space created for dialogue and interaction a win-win becomes possible.

March 12, 2010 Comments are Disabled general

Polling Data Concerning Same-Sex Marriage in Pennsylvania

Despite the ambiguity, Pennsylvanians are united on one thing: Same-sex marriage isn’t a campaign issue. Six in 10 respondents said a candidate’s stance on the issue would not determine whether they support the candidate, compared to 34 percent who said it did.

March 11, 2010 2 comments Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

PA Senate Judiciary Committee to Vote on SB 707

The language of the bill would define marriage as between one man and one woman. Backers of the legislation believe that this will make it harder to overturn in the courts, but this really isn’t the case. There are states that have had a constitutional ban, and it has been found as unconstitutional just as easily as a simple law of the state.

March 11, 2010 5 comments general

Why Pennsylvania Needs to Care About Non-Discrimination

Does Pennsylvania want to be attracting large corporations like Northrup Grumman? Seems like a silly question, yet the reality is that companies make choices based on a number of factors, bit at least a part of it, is selecting states and locations consistent with their internal policies regarding non-discrimination and domestic partnership benefits.

March 10, 2010 Comments are Disabled Activism, general

Do You Dyss: New blog added to blogroll

I add new blogs to my blogroll from time to time, as I find blogs that I either like or think my readers ought to check out for one reason or another, but today, I want to be more vocal about a blog I’m adding. Dyssonance is a wonderful read for anyone open to learning more and seeing things through another perspective.

March 10, 2010 Comments are Disabled general

Who is Winning the Battle for Marriage?

But I think it is the wrong question to get concerned about.Marriage equality is essentially connected to a broader issue: the acceptance of gays and lesbians.

March 10, 2010 1 comment Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

Pittsburgh Pride News: Advocacy Rally Speaker Announced

Cleve Jones, a long time gay rights activist and friend of the late Harvey Milk will be joining us at Pittsburgh Pride’s First Adovocacy Rally on the steps of the City/County Building – Friday, June 4th at 6PM

March 10, 2010 Comments are Disabled Activism, Gay Pride, general

Ruling on gay Air Force major creates dilemma :: EDGE on the Net

The link below is to Edge, and well worth your time to read it, if you care about DADT and/or equality issues in general. I had hoped to read more and write something reasonable about what this means, but ran out of time yesterday, soi here is the original article. Ruling on gay Air Force major creates dilemma :: EDGE on the Net.

March 9, 2010 Comments are Disabled general