Coming Out as Radical Action
In this way, coming out is radical action or activism. It is a willingness to make our whole selves present and visible to others at every choice we make.
Recent Posts
Open Letter to Angry and Frustrated LGBT Activists
October 11, 2010 Update: The truth originally, this wasn’t a well written post. I was asked if it could be posted as an editorial elsewhere on the web, and so I cleaned it up for that purpose. I’m posting the updated text here, since it is better written. I’m leaving the original below however. The following was written in response to a post on Facebook, where an activist was expressing frustration and suggested that voting[Read More…]
Toomey and the Privatization of Social Security
For the sake of Pennsylvania’s seniors and hard working residents of any age, we must elect Joe Sestak, and stop any discussion of the privatization of Social Security.
Who Are Tomorrow’s LGBT Leaders?
So, I was thrilled to see a GSA with so many smart, active and courageous young people involved, and exited to think about the role they will play is the struggle for full equality. They will be tomorrow’s leaders, helping to make gains on both the political and social paths.
Dan DeMarco: Write-In Candidate Against Jane Orie
Note: @npghprogressive sent me a message via Twitter after I posted this to inform me that Dan DeMarco is not a write-in candidate, but actually on the ballot. The 2 Political Junkies post has been revised, and if my post was misleading, I apologize for the inconvenience. Maria, over at 2 Political Junkies has a great post about Dan DeMarco who is running in the PA Senate’s 40th district against the criminally indicted incumbent, Jane[Read More…]
Pittsburgh Zone 5 Citizen’s Public Safety Council Meeting
The two gay bashings in Pittsburgh this summer, both happened within Zone 5- one in Bloomfield, and one on Highland Park. I attended the last meeting of the Citizen’s Council to talk about this issue, and the Council was very open to the discussion
Out In The Silence Screening and Discussion tonight!
I will be speaking tonight as part of a panel following the screening of Out in the Silence. Oct 7 screening
The Most Important Election Ever!
If we can get back to a simple majority ruling, we can actually see government begin to work again!
Equality PA Statement on Gay Youth Bullying
Received this via email: Statement of Equality Pennsylvania HARRISBURG – On October 11, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere will celebrate National Coming Out Day. Â On that day, many of us reflect on who we are and proudly share our lives with the people we know and meet. But this year, it is hard to imagine a National Coming Out Day with a more somber prelude. Â Coming on the heels of a September that[Read More…]
Thank You Blog Readers!
This morning I received an email that was just an awesome gift, and it reminded me of why I do what I do on this blog. Sometimes, I write for me- there are things I feel I need to say. Sometimes I write for you- there are things I think you need to hear. And sometimes I write because I think more people need to be talking about and thinking about something. It isn’t about[Read More…]