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…]
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Please note: the adress has been corrected below: Equality PA Needs Pittsburgh Volunteers Local Pittsburgh GLBT folks are gathering at the hottest spot in town, the SEIU Office, to call other GLBTA folks! No, this isn’t the beginning of a new chat line. We are making calls to remind people to vote in the upcoming elections & to encourage them to vote for candidates that support our rights. This will also be your opportunity to meet[Read More…]
Onorato set out a plan for winning. There are more registered Democrats than Republicans in the state. If they turn out and vote, we win. Sounds simple, right? Simple but maybe not easy. The key now, is getting out the vote.
However, he has now demonstrated a part of his real agenda which could not be more anti-LGBT by filing a brief in the California Prop 8 case. To be clear, the Prop 8 case, by everyone’s estimation wouldn’t have any bearing on Pennsylvania directly.
Received this via email: With one month left until election day, U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak will be holding a rally for supporters TOMORROW, Oct. 2 at 3:00p.m. in downtown Pittsburgh. Joining Joe will be State Representative Dan Frankel, City Controller Michael Lamb, and many of Joe’s supporters. Joe will be speaking about the challenges Pennsylvanians face and steps to achieve victory on November 2. EVENT DETAILS: WHO: U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak with State[Read More…]
Come out and hear Joe Hoeffel, one of Pennsylvania’s more progressive politicians talk about why electing Dan is so critical!
This is for everyone who claims to care about progressive issues. Telling the Dems to go F*#k themselves will do nothing to move LGBT issues further. Here is what will move LGBT issues further.
It may be the wrong time to tell gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender folks that the hard work isn’t over. They may not be thrilled to hear that if we are to achieve Equality, we all must double down our efforts, and work in more direct ways by getting engaged in the legislative process.