Sexism and Gender Inequality
Even where “religious freedoms” is the justifying argument pushed forth, the real issue is male dominance, male privilege, and an emphasis on tradional gender roles.
Recent Posts
Pittsburgh Police and Overtime Pay
Is the profession of being a Pittsburgh police officer about serving the public, or is it about how much extra money an officer can make? What are our officer’s motivations for being officers? Is the problem a FOP which has too much power and makes outragious demands?
Wellness Screenings and Pride
Delta Foundation is partnering with Central Outreach Wellness Center to offer free 15 minute wellness screenings for anyone in the LGBTQ community beginning March 1st.
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.
One LGBT Friendly GOP Candidate?
I found the linked article interesting reading– there may be one GOP presidential candidate that is slightly LGBT friendly. This would be bigger news, except John Kasich doesn’t appear to have any shot at getting the GOP nomination. But does his position tell us anything about at least part of the GOP? John Kasich, the Republican Governor of Ohio and presidential hopeful, said on Tuesday that the question of gay marriage is settled law and[Read More…]
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.