Articles by: Thomas Waters

Target Protest in Pittsburgh Tomorrow

Received this from Keystone Progress: Remember last year when Target Corporation used its profits to support a political candidate who did not support basic human rights? The backlash was swift, as shoppers boycotted to tell Target they didn’t like the company spending its profits on politics that were not in line with its corporate values. Target responded to the uproar by implementing superficial changes to its political giving policy. But today it STILL continues its[Read More…]

June 7, 2011 Comments are Disabled Activism, general

The Pride Controversy

In my experience of being at Pride events for almost 30 years, there will be al sorts of folks at Pride and each has his or her own agenda, ideas, thoughts, feelings, desires and plans.

June 6, 2011 Comments are Disabled Gay Pride, general

Is Sarah Palin Smarter than a Fifth Grader?No. Sarah Palin Has No Idea Who Paul Revere Was, Or What He Did

Could Sarah Palin be stupider?   Yes, and she is stupider: She also claims Paul Revere’s “midnight ride” on the eve of the Revolutionary War has something to do with the U.S. Constitution’s second amendment — the Bill of Rights wouldn’t exist until 1789 and wouldn’t be ratified until the end of 1791 — another 16 years after Revere’s famous ride. Ugh, every time Sarah Palin speaks in public, the nation’s collective IQ drops another[Read More…]

June 6, 2011 Comments are Disabled general

Equality Partners Town Hall Forum and Advocacy Training

How can we stop the negative legislation and accelerate progress on the positive legislation? We will show you how to get Harrisburg to hear your voice! That’s what advocacy training is all about.

June 4, 2011 Comments are Disabled Activism, Gay Pride, general

Pittsburgh Pride Related Events for Sunday June 5

Just a reminder that there are two Pittsburgh Pride related events tomorrow, Sunday June 5th. In the morning, there is an interfaith Pride worship service and brunch buffet at the Community Church House. 10:45AM- noon. Then, in the evening, there is a Queer Teen dance party at the Greybox Theatre in Lawrenceville at 8PM   Details can be found at the Pittsburgh Pride Calendar.

June 4, 2011 Comments are Disabled Gay Pride, general

Will The Faith Community Deliver Equality?

I think that the mainstream Faith community will play a major role in today’s civil rights movement for LGBT Equality, and I believe people like Pastor Totty is at the lead. Here’s why I think she is a tremendous role model and leader in the fight for equality, and why I think the mainstream Faith community is so important.

June 3, 2011 Comments are Disabled Activism, Gay Pride, general

Hero Zach Wahl is Coming to Pittsburgh

Zach will be here in Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Pride Advocacy Rally on June 3rd, on the steps to the City County Building.

May 26, 2011 1 comment Gay Pride, general

Easton City Council Unanimously Passes Same Sex Partner Benefits; Had Bipartisan Support

I received this press release and am publishing it here. But also wanted to add a note. Cities, Counties and other municipalities across Pennsylvania are doing what the State should be doing: creating an environment where everyone feels safe at work, in regards to public accommodations, and housing. For almost 85% of Pennsylvanians, they can still be fired, denied housing, or public accommodations, simply because they are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. This is unacceptable.[Read More…]

May 26, 2011 4 comments general

Redefining Homophobe

OK, I haven’t watched this new show, The Voice, although I have an idea what it is about- a bunch of singers hoping for a big break. So, I passed and didn’t comment when one of the judges made a homophobic tweet last week. But this- I can’t pass up. So this contestant, Nakia, is gay, and now he is offering up his definition of a homophobe as he talks about the judge who made[Read More…]

May 25, 2011 2 comments general

More Conservatism and Anti-Gay Rights

I’d like to be organized enough today to write a single, thought out post about gays and the conservative movement. There are posts about the Log Cabin Republicans, GoProud, and this crazy stuff going on in Tennessee, that separately are interesting stories, but combined, speak to a central point. but I’m doubting I’ll find the time for that, so here is a post about the anti-gay efforts in Tennessee to get the ball rolling. The[Read More…]

May 25, 2011 Comments are Disabled general