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Few Pittsburgh candidates endorsed by Equality PA

Much like in the Spring, Equality Pa’s slate of endorsed candidates is pretty lean when it comes to Western PA: Harrisburg: Equality Pennsylvania is pleased to announce its statewide candidate endorsements for the 2011 general election. “More and more candidates for public office understand that they need the LGBT community to win. I am confident that these endorsed candidates will support our rights once they win,” commented Board President, Adrian Shanker. “I urge all LGBT[Read More…]

September 21, 2011 — 1 comment — general
Social Media and Goverment

Social Media and Goverment

Before the Internet, and email, letter communication from constituents peaked at about 264 million letters. It was valuable to understand that in the context of the paper intensive work flow of everything in Washington. Today, Congress receives 10 times that amount of communication via email.

September 21, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal: Navy Lt. Gary Ross,

This is a great story. These men have been together for 11 years!!! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/20/dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal-wedding_n_971128.html

September 20, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

Pennsylvania House Committee Hearing on LGBT Non-Discrimination Today!

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on HB 300 will be airing on Pennsylvania Cable Network. PCN is available online at http://www.pcntv.com/pcnplus/. It will also stream on the House Democrats website at www.pahouse.com. The hearing begins at 2pm.

September 19, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge1uLoi67TA[/youtube]

September 15, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general

Some theme issues

My blog is experiencing a few issues with the display odf the pages. Please excuse these problems as I fix them.

September 14, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

White House responds to N.C. marriage amendment

This president has done more for the LGBTQ community than any previous president, but that really isn’t enough. No president more than Barrack Obama should understand the underlying Civil Rights that are at stake in the battle over Marriage Equality. This is why we expect him to, in the words of Dan Savage, evolve already.

September 14, 2011 — 1 comment — Activism, general, Same-Sex Marriage

Birthday Wishes

  This is not the type of thing I EVER post to my blog, but hey, Sunday is my birthday, and I am feeling a but crazy today. So often, I’m writing about heavy-duty stuff , but underneath it all is living life, which should also be fun and enjoyable. With that in mind, Here s a link to a fun picture. As I get older, I appreciate everyday, that at various times in our[Read More…]

September 9, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

Bloomfield Queer Rally: at the hearings

when the police go overboard and throw their power around, and use arrests as a way to intimidate a group of people, it not only does damage to the relationship between the police and that group, but harms the Police’s credibility overall. The Police have no easy job, yet one has to wonder if they make it harder than it has to be in some situations.

September 8, 2011 — 7 comments — general

GOP Lawmakers Skipping Obama Jobs Speech (PHOTOS)

GOP boycott is same old behavior. The A= merican people want to see a new level of leadership. GOP Lawma= kers Skipping Obama Jobs Speech (PHOTOS) President Barack Obama w= ill address both chambers of Congress Thursday to unveil his plan to create j= obs, but not everyone plans to attend. Despite buzz that Congress migh= t ring in a new era of bipartisanship by choosing “prom night” seating for t= he speech — crossing aisle[Read More…]

September 8, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general
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