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Mayor’s LGBT Advisory Board Announces Job Fair.

Received this via email: Pittsburgh, PA- May 16, 2012- The City of Pittsburgh’s Mayor’s LGBT Advisory council will be hosting it’s first annual diversity job fair on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at PNC Bank’s Firstside Center located at 500 Firstside Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The job fair is intended to offer potential candidates a forum to meet with representatives from various corporations throughout the city of Pittsburgh to discuss employment opportunities. The participating corporations all[Read More…]

May 16, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general

14 PA Legislators flee from corporate front group ALEC

Blogger’s note: This is a press release received today from Keystone Progress, and the only part of this post, which is mine, is this comment itself. ALEC may not be the type of subject matter that most of my regular readers really care about. It may not seem LGBTQ related and it isn’t a story about some good progress towards rights or some story of victimhood. But ALEC is a subject, everyone needs to care[Read More…]

May 15, 2012 — 1 comment — general

Queer Families and Mother’s Day

The single greatest fallacy that the Far Right uses against LGBTQ Civil Rights is the accusation that we are destroying the family, which could not be further from the truth. If anything Marriage Equality does more to protect the family than any other piece of legislation out there. Because we are already mothers and fathers and our families deserve equality. They deserve safety and legal protection and cultural support and acceptance. Their hate-filed fallacy has another dimension too. With it, they seek to silence all of us who are also sisters, and brothers, and daughters and sons. The Far Rights fallacy robs so many families; harms so many families today, as gay, lesbian, bi, trans, and queer children hide a part of themselves from their loved ones for fear.

May 13, 2012 — 2 comments — general

What can you tell me about this bell?

We have, hanging in our back yard, this beautiful bell/chime/gong. A previous house owner placed it here. I am guessing it is teracotta or a similar material, and it has a great ring when struck. Here is the thing- I’m reluctant to strike it without knowing what the correct type of stiking instrament is. So, I’m placing this photo here, and then, using Pinterest to try and get it pinned in the hopes that someone[Read More…]

May 13, 2012 — 1 comment — general

Race, Marriage Equality, and Obama

I’m of the belief that now that Obama has cleared the way for a Democratic Party plank for Same-sex marriage, is the LGBTQ communities responsibility to do everything in our power to get him re-elected. Part of that is willing to see real change n the way we work for that election and the partnerships we form toward that end.

May 12, 2012 — 1 comment — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

What is a gay republican?

We could say that Grenell’s sexual orientation was not the issue at all and played no part being let go by the Romney campaign. There are no doubt other gay and lesbians at work there. But none are as out of the closet, articulate, and passionate, and it is these qualities that made Grenell unacceptable.

May 10, 2012 — 1 comment — Election, general

Anti-Racism in Conversation – A Practice Salon

Received this via email and it looks very interesting! May 13th Sunday Anti-Racism in Conversation – A Practice Salon A three hour workshop to practice confronting racism in conversation. It’s mother’s day. Bring your mom! Noon – 3pm at Wild Red’s Garden 1100 Normahill Drive, Pgh, PA 15201 in Stanton Heights please use the internet to get directions or call on the day of.. 412-781-3541 Please Park at intersection of woodbine and fairview and walk[Read More…]

May 9, 2012 — 1 comment — general

Statement of Equality Pennsylvania: Well Done, Mr. President!

Statement of Equality Pennsylvania: Well Done, Mr. President! Harrisburg: Today, President Obama voiced the singular truth about marriage equality that all of us have known all along — the ability for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples to formalize their relationships in the official bonds of civil marriage is fair, just and simply the right thing to do. The President’s decision to support marriage equality comes on the heels of yesterday’s mean-spirited vote on[Read More…]

May 9, 2012 — 1 comment — Election, general, Same-Sex Marriage

Changing roles but same passions.

One comment I have heard is that the CPRB can’t be counted upon, but this has most often come from folks who have never filed a complaint. I think there is a lack of understanding as to how the CPRB functions and what it can and cannot accomplish. I hope that as I work on the Board, I can help the community better understand this and then take advantage of this important resource.

May 9, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general

Simon Cowell: Gay acting and appearing?

I think a part of it is this pervasive sense of homophobia (although perhaps a less virulent strain) that permeates our culture and judges people by stereotypic standards of “maleness.” In Cowell’s case, he is just a little bit… well, less that butch. You know what I mean? Or, it may not be just a matter of maleness, but the fact that some men who are “male” enough, refuse to follow some expected standard (stereotypic) of behavior. Even more interesting than the facts that gay rumors follow some people, is the fact that some folks who are closeted, can protect that closet so well. Why is it that media will perpetuate the “is he gay rumors about some folks and turn a blind eye towards others?

May 4, 2012 — Comments are Disabled — general

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