Today is the day LGBT blog Pam’s House Blend will finally close down after nine years.
Considered a trailblazer in the LGBT blogosphere, Pam’s House Blend gave voice to members of the LGBT community who had been largely shut out of the national discussion.
In a farewell message on the site, creator Pam Spaulding wrote, “The Blend has been a virtual coffeehouse where vigorous (but polite) political expression was encouraged on myriad topics including LGBT issues, race relations, the religious right, and gender issues. This outlet for commentary and original reporting has had a great run that has been gratifying to produce and hopefully enlightening for readers. As we close the doors today, thanks for the love, the barbs, the critics, the good (and energizing, but tiring) times.”
Spaulding goes on to explain that serious health issues led her to close the site. She announced earlier in June that she was dealing with chronic pain conditions including fibromyalgia and aggressive rheumatoid arthritis.
Spaulding revealed that a new channel would be debuting on Firedoglake called Justice For All, that “… will take on many of the same issues covered by Pam’s House Blend. My current co-bloggers Laurel Ramseyer, Alvin McEwen and Autumn Sandeen will helm that blog.”
San Diego LGBT Weekly wishes Pam Spaulding all the best for the future.
