Articles by: Thomas Waters

Gay Men and Super Tuesday

Gay Men and Super Tuesday

According to a new unscientific poll of Scruff users released last week, Clinton is the clear favorite of gay men who use the app.

March 1, 2016 Comments are Disabled Election, general
How Broken is American Government?

How Broken is American Government?

This focus on a future vote dismisses and abandons the only important election, which was the one that elected the existing president and congress.

February 28, 2016 1 comment general
Sexism and Gender Inequality

Sexism and Gender Inequality

Even where “religious freedoms” is the justifying argument pushed forth, the real issue is male dominance, male privilege, and an emphasis on tradional gender roles.

Pittsburgh Police and Overtime Pay

Pittsburgh Police and Overtime Pay

Is the profession of being a Pittsburgh police officer about serving the public, or is it about how much extra money an officer can make? What are our officer’s motivations for being officers? Is the problem a FOP which has too much power and makes outragious demands?

February 26, 2016 2 comments general
Wellness Screenings and Pride

Wellness Screenings and Pride

Delta Foundation is partnering with Central Outreach Wellness Center to offer free 15 minute wellness screenings for anyone in the LGBTQ community beginning March 1st.

February 24, 2016 Comments are Disabled general
51904281 Celebrities at the 2015 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York on November 9, 2015. Celebrities at the 2015 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York on November 9, 2015.

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Misgendering Caitlyn Jenner

What’s ironic I think is that Babine and Western Journalism, the platform she blogs at, are perfect examples of why people chide Jenner for remaining a Republican.

February 22, 2016 Comments are Disabled Activism, general, Transgender Discrimination & Issues
One LGBT Friendly GOP Candidate?

One LGBT Friendly GOP Candidate?

I found the linked article interesting reading– there may be one GOP presidential candidate that is slightly LGBT friendly. This would be bigger news, except John Kasich doesn’t appear to have any shot at getting the GOP nomination. But does his position tell us anything about at least part of the GOP? John Kasich, the Republican Governor of Ohio and presidential hopeful, said on Tuesday that the question of gay marriage is settled law and[Read More…]

February 17, 2016 Comments are Disabled Election
Remembering Antonin Scalia

Remembering Antonin Scalia

Scalia may not have been corrupt, but his ideology was a corrupt notion of democracy where money is power and power rules.

February 15, 2016 Comments are Disabled general
Target and Gender Neutral Shopping

Target and Gender Neutral Shopping

The large retailer, Target is implementing gender neutral shopping experiences in children’s bedding and toys.

February 11, 2016 Comments are Disabled general
Roots Pride Pittsburgh 20126

Roots Pride Pittsburgh 20126

This Saturday, Roots Pride Pittsburgh will host a town hall meeting tgo set the stge for this year’s events in June. Roots Pride Pittsburgh kicks off 2016 with a townhall meeting. The theme of the meeting will be #whatwouldyoudoforfreedom? We will talk about how to create intentionally inclusive spaces for the entire community, as well as plan for Roots Pride 2016 Celebration and ways to get involved. Special guests to be announced! 2-5PM Carnegie Mellon[Read More…]

February 9, 2016 Comments are Disabled Activism, general