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Creating Community: Western PA LGBTQA Social Media Advocates

Filed by Sue Kerr | May 30, 2012 | 3:00 PM | comments

I recently blogged about an initiative to build a network among LGBTQA Social Media users in Western PA with a shared goal of promoting equality. The response has been quiet but reflects interest in building a network. Read More


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PA Legislator Pushes To Abolish State Inheritance Tax for Domestic Partners

Filed by Sue Kerr | May 27, 2012 | 1:00 PM | comments

State Representative Babette Josephs has long been a fierce advocate for Pennsylvania's LGBTQ community. Her latest campaign is legislation introduced in 2011 to exempt domestic partners from the state's onerous 15 percent inheritance task.Read More


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Western Pennsylvania LGBTQ Bloggers Team Up

Filed by Sue Kerr | May 24, 2012 | 4:30 PM | comments

I have my own ideas where I would like to start but I'm also very open to hearing what others have to say and determining how I can fit in to support their work. Read More


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Soap Actress Joanna Johnson Comes Out Before Lesbian Storyline

Filed by Sue Kerr | May 15, 2012 | 10:00 AM | comments

Shortly before starring in a lesbian plotline, The Bold and the Beautiful actress, Joanna Johnson, has come out of the closet. How can soap operas help change America's views of LGBT people?Read More


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Pittsburgh Pirates Released 'It Gets Better' Video: Now What?

Filed by Sue Kerr | May 14, 2012 | 12:30 PM | comments

I must admit I was disappointed that the local media ignored the Pittsburgh Pirates "It Gets Better" video. It would appear that no one really cares. Read More


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Days Of Our Lives: Hope Brady's Snide Prison Rape Reference

Filed by Sue Kerr | May 07, 2012 | 3:00 PM | comments

Soap opera fail. If "Days Of Our Lives" wants to survive a few more years, promoting gay bashing jokes is not the way to win the hearts and minds of LGBTQ viewers. Or anyone. Read More


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Sharon Needles Another Feather in the Terrible Boa of the City of Champions

Filed by Sue Kerr | May 03, 2012 | 10:00 AM | comments

Sharon Needles has forever changed what it means for Pittsburgh to be The City of Champions.Read More