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.
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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.
Target and Gender Neutral Shopping
The large retailer, Target is implementing gender neutral shopping experiences in children’s bedding and toys.
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…]
Davey Wavey and Ageism: Is he a part of the problem?
I want to weigh in on a recent Davey Wavey controversy. We have to stop beating up on younger gays just because they don’t get it 100% right. They are a part of the future and they deserve our support rather than our scorn.
Is Derogatory Name Calling a Useful Activist Tool?
I see name calling as a tool of patriarchy and white supremacy. It is an effort to enforce a power-over way of being. Even if it makes us feel good to call others names, we are simply buying into and reinforcing the same power dynamics and that doesn’t change the world.
Thoughts from the Pittsburgh Summit Against Racism
Yesterday, I participated in the 18th annual Summit Against Racism, and wow- was it amazing. Every year, I always leave at least one session at the summit, thoroughly blown away, but this year that just seemed to be compounded. I’m grateful I was able to be in every session I attended as well as at the summit overall. Meeting new people One aspect of the summit I especially appreciate, is the ability to meet people[Read More…]
Indiana Governor Creates New Rights for Bigots.
The catch phrase “religious freedoms” just became synonymous with new rights created by Mike Pense, governor of Indiana in his state of the state speech this week.
Most Read Posts from 2015: Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh
Now, six months post Pride 2015, everything remains pretty much as it was before. Delta continues to operate and is no more open to the community than it was before. Maybe even less so.
Biggest LGBTQ Stories of 2015: Gay Athletes
The number of athletes who have come out as gay or bi at every level of Sports is perhaps the most significant LGBTQ news story of 2015. . We have not yet reached a tipping point where these stories are unimportant or too commonplace.