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When Pittsburgh flies rainbow flag, some see red
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The rainbow flag has been raised outside the City-County Building for the past two years during Gay Pride Week in June, said Jim Sheppard, special assistant to the mayor.
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Rainbow flag flies outside Pittsburgh City-County Building
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“The Rainbow flag has flown in front of the City-County Building on several occasions before, including the past two years during pride week in June,” special assistant to the mayor Jim Sheppard said.
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Animal Rescue League gala grows in popularity
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The atmosphere of the party resembled that of a snow globe — shake it up and see what happens. “A lot more fun than most,” said Joe Vater, who was one of many alongside Judy Krause, Barton French, Marla andJohn Zerrer, Tim McVay andDavid Bush, Bill Chisnell, Jim Sheppard, Jared Pascoe and Levi Hahn.
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District 4 challenger John Lee says he has a winning game plan for election — and the district
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Rudiak’s allies have been expecting Team Ravenstahl to rally behind a challenger … though the possibilities bandied about most frequently — mayoral staffer Jim Sheppard and Mary Motznik, wife of Rudiak’s predecessor — have shown little sign of jumping in. For his part, Lee says he hasn’t spoken to Ravenstahl about his run (though…
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Out in the Open: LGBT issues are playing a role in this election, and the outcome could determine if it ever happens again
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For Steel City Stonewall Democrats, the city’s LGBT political group, this fall has been one of its most active, from door-knocking and volunteering out of Obama’s South Side headquarters to turning out large numbers at a watch party for the first presidential debate. Group president Jim Sheppard attributes that, at least in part, to…
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With mayoral friend seeking to lead it, Gertrude Stein Political Club weighs independence
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The Gertrude Stein Political Club of Pittsburgh prides itself on its independence in endorsing political candidates. But some members worry that legacy could be in jeopardy as it seeks new leadership … and weighs an application from an employee in the Ravenstahl Administration.