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Pat Toomey is beatable, but lots of work to do!

Pat Toomey is beatable, but lots of work to do!

The thing that will make the difference is voter turnout. If Democrats turn out in large numbers, we can send Toomey packing. But we need you voting on election day!

October 20, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, Election
Why Your Vote Matters: Judges!

Why Your Vote Matters: Judges!

We must see progressive and fair thinking judges elected, because future victoroies for the LGBTQ community will require judicial decisions favorable to our equality. Plan now to vote in this and every election.

October 12, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, Election, general
The perpetuating cycle of HIV infection.

The perpetuating cycle of HIV infection.

We know so much about how HIV is spread, we ought to be able to stop the spread of HIV. Yet every year more gay and bi men become infected. Why is that? There is a perpetuating cycle of HIV infection.

October 11, 2015 Comments are Disabled HIV/AIDS
A Gay Man Sees The Diary of Anne Frank

A Gay Man Sees The Diary of Anne Frank

Diary of Anne Frank is a must see production for everyone. As a society, we need to be having discussions about the myriad topics this play raises.

October 6, 2015 Comments are Disabled general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies, Review
Lewis’s ‘Summer of Trans’ is Naive Illusion

Lewis’s ‘Summer of Trans’ is Naive Illusion

Maybe because it is “gay voices” of which Lewis is straight; maybe because a base premise of the piece is utter crap; or maybe because I’m tired of anyone outside of a marginalized group, thinking they have any place at deciding what that group ought to do

September 30, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, Transgender Discrimination & Issues
Stonewall and Internatized Homophobia

Stonewall and Internatized Homophobia

From my perspective, Emerich is as dangerous to real progress for the LGBTQ community as the various hate groups that seek to keep full equality from us.

September 25, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism
Why Marriage Equality Happened So Quickly

Why Marriage Equality Happened So Quickly

There are a number of misconceptions about who is benefitted by the right to civil marriage, and why this right to marry was achieved. This post identifies some of these ideas.

September 16, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, Same-Sex Marriage
Pittsburgh Native Evan Wolfson to be Honored by City Council

Pittsburgh Native Evan Wolfson to be Honored by City Council

Early on,Wolfson developed a master plan for winning marriage equality then set about making it happen. This plan in addition to Wolfson’s tireless energy was fundamental to the win, in addition to the timing.

September 15, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, Same-Sex Marriage
© Thomas Waters 2015

The Kim Davis Circus is Done but Far From Over.

Once the first marriage license was issued while she was in jail, the end was close, and the actions of today sealed it. But it is far from over.

September 14, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage
9/11 and LGBTQ History

9/11 and LGBTQ History

nd we need to remember Mark, not only one day a year, but always as Mark’s story can inspire us to be heroes too.

September 11, 2015 Comments are Disabled Activism, general