The Q is for QUEER!
I generally use the abbreviation LGBTQ instead of LGBT or GLBT or Gay. For me, the Q matters. If you aren’t using it, you are probably stuck in an outdated framework and understanding of our rainbow collective of communities.
Recent Posts
Civics 101 for Jeb Bush: Why Same-sex Marriage is in the Courts.
Courts do not decide to implement same-sex marriage and force it upon states. Courts do rule on the question of if the states laws or constitutional bans are a violation of the Federal constitution.
Save the Date: 17th Annual Pgh Summit Against Racism
Workshops, Panels, Discussion, Information Tables, Education and Strategies for Racial Justice!
Post-Gazette Article on Name Change Project
The Name Change Project helps individuals who live in 11 different geographic locations including Pittsburgh, navigate the paperworks and procedures needed to change one’s name as they transition.
How “Gay Rights” Activists Harm the Future of Equality
We must quit talking about Gay Rights as if it is an all inclusive term. We have to stop talking about Gay Marriage as if it is a good descriptor, and we must do everything we can to prompt all of culture to talk more broadly about sexual orientation and identity, as well as gender identity and expression.
Look ahead: Five Top Issues for LGBTQ Rights in 2015
As the new year begins, I want to lay down some predictions and ideas about what LGBTQ issues ought to be big and important in 2015. Some of these will get much air play and publicity and some will not but should.
A gay man goes on vacation: Drag Stars at Sea cruise
Review the Drag Stars at Sea cruise with AL and CHUCK travel, with each post focusing on different aspects of the trip. In this post, I want to start talking about sailing on Carnival Cruises.
Blog Changes in 2015
Blog post articulates some of the changes you will see on thomascwaters.com, including a negative commentary on “Facebook Activism.”
Vigil for Andi Woodhouse
A transman, Andi Woodhouse will be remembered with a vigil this coming Saturday at 2PM.
Year in Review: thomascwaters.com
Each year, I post about the top stories on my blog for the year. These are the stories that received the most traffic/visits, as well as most comments.