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.
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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.
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…]
THE LAMBDA BASH @ THE PITTSBURGH EAGLE
Took this from Facebook. Â 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.
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.
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.
Interview with Andy Hoover and Jake Kaskey on Blog Talk Radio
On Thursday, I have the great opportunity to have two of my favorite people on-line to talk about the recent elections and their impact on civil liberties including LGBT issues here in Pennsylvania. Join me and my guests, Andy Hoover and Jake Kaskey for thomascwaters.com on Blog Talk Radio. Thursday, 6:30-7PM at the link below. You can phone in and ask questions, participate in an online chat, listen live, or the show will be available[Read More…]
Will PA Legislators Impact Anti-Gay Bullying?
In the last two months, there has been a great deal of attention given to the experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth after the suicides of several teenagers who were gay or were perceived to be gay. Sadly, the issue hit home in early November when Brandon Bitner, a 14-year-old from Middleburg, took his own life.
Thousands of Faxes to Boehner, Demanding Jobs
Fax Boehner Now: So, if the Republicans feel they can do better for the economy, have at it. Come on, My Speaker to be. Where are the jobs? John Boehner Battling Faxes As Voters Demand Jobs Boehner, new Speaker of the House, is battling not Democrats but fax requests today. Voters are launching a fax-John Boehner campaign today asking “where the jobs areâ€. In the last half hour, Twitter has been dominated with re-tweets of[Read More…]
Designer Nick Alan Launches Kickstarter Project for New Line
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TugZ60B94vk&feature=player_profilepage[/youtube] What now seems like a long time ago, Pittsburgh was once home to a wonderful artist/designer named Nick Alan.  I first met Nick at an open house /sale of  artwork in Lawrenceville hosted by Nick and Adam Milliron. Adam is very talented as well, but I was especially impressed with Nick’s work. Nick has since taken all that creativity off to the Big Apple, but he is about to launch a new line, and[Read More…]