These Pittsburgh churches are embracing LGBTQ Christians

National surveys show growing acceptance of queer Christians, but local congregations continue to debate scripture, leadership and inclusion. Faith leaders say the conversations are messy — and far from over. ...

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“Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!” by Liza Minnelli, as told to Michael Feinstein

The SAVE Act and the Campaign to Erase Trans People

Caravan of Hope to Roll Into Pittsburgh Bringing Queer Legal Support

Angela Giampolo, a lawyer and entrepreneur who is dedicated to “serving the LGBTQ+ community and those who love us” at her law firm, Giampolo Law ...

Pete Hegseth: First Semi-Sentient Wad of Chewing Tobacco to Lead DoD

How Allies for Health + Wellbeing Is Addressing the Needs of Older Adults Living with HIV

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🚨Queer news you missed🚨 - March 14, 2026

What does it mean to transform a lifetime of experience into art? In this episode of From Then to Now to When, we spend time with Treasure Treasure (she/her) — a Pittsburgh-based performing artist, comic, composer, filmmaker, and multi-instrumentalist whose stage career spans more than three decades. Driving through the city together, Treasure reflects on her early years as a child actor working in New York City, navigating an intense professional world while also growing up as a trans kid without the language to fully understand her identity. Those experiences, along with the questions and frustrations they created, eventually became creative fuel. Treasure recently premiered her theatrical work “Agnus Teaches Acting” at The New Hazlett Theater, a piece that imagines an acting teacher who goes rogue and transforms class time into her own unexpected performance. Beyond the stage, Treasure’s debut EP HYPNEROTOMACHIA is available on all platforms and in rotation on 91.3 WYEP in Pittsburgh. Her short film exploring trans identity and school portraiture was recently exhibited at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center and received honorable mention in the 2nd Annual “Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh” Award, presented by the University of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Museum of Art. Through theater, music, and film, Treasure continues to explore identity, freedom, and the power of creative expression. “I want to live. I want to explore. I want to learn. I want to grow. I want to create.” This is From Then to Now to When — a video series exploring the past, present, and future of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community.
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Treasure Treasure on Art, Identity, and Creative Freedom

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We need brave institutions to support transgender youth in Pittsburgh

This article first appeared on Pittsburgh’s Public Source. There are no medical providers in Pittsburgh openly offering gender-affirming care to individuals under 19, in a shift since President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to withhold funding early last year. Legal advocates argue the ...

40+ Newsrooms, One Region: Why Pittsburgh’s Local Media Fight Is a Queer Issue

On March 2, 2026, a coalition of more than 40 news organizations across Southwestern Pennsylvania launched a public awareness campaign with a bold message “40+ ...

Harry Melling and Harry Lighton on the tender queer story of ‘Pillion’

In the A24 film “Pillion,” kink is neither punchline nor provocation. Instead, writer-director Harry Lighton and stars Alexander Skarsgård of “True Blood” and Harry Melling, ...

FIERCE in Pittsburgh: Ajamu X Captures the Beauty and Power of Black Queer Life

Updated March 6, 2026, at 7:12 pm. Fine art photographer Ajamu X has his eyes fixed on the future. The Black British LGBTQ+ artist is ...

Hilarious Rivalry: Two Pittsburgh Queens to Go Wig-to-Wig for Comedy Crown

Two local competitors, JoeMyGosh and Snoozy Q, are taking comedy seriously as they prepare for the National Miss Comedy Queen pageant. National Miss Comedy Queen ...

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Right now, the SAVE Act is specifically aimed at limiting the way people access the ballot box while creating specialized harm for our Transgender siblings. We must understand what is happening and act up against it. Full article link in bio.

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Right now, the SAVE Act is specifically aimed at limiting the way people access the ballot box while creating specialized harm for our Transgender siblings. We must understand what is happening and act up against it. Full article link in bio.

The Caravan of Hope will be rolling into Pittsburgh! Blending legal advocacy with grassroots care, this cross-country effort is bringing vital support to LGBTQ+ folks, especially in underserved communities. Full details link in bio.

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The Caravan of Hope will be rolling into Pittsburgh! Blending legal advocacy with grassroots care, this cross-country effort is bringing vital support to LGBTQ+ folks, especially in underserved communities. Full details link in bio.

People living with HIV are living longer and facing new challenges as they age. @alliespgh is working to ensure older adults have the support they need to navigate housing, health care, and community resources. Read the full article link in bio.

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People living with HIV are living longer and facing new challenges as they age. @alliespgh is working to ensure older adults have the support they need to navigate housing, health care, and community resources. Read the full article link in bio.

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AIDS Free Pittsburgh is your resource for finding HIV testing, HIV care and related services. Just enter your zip code, select a service area and find providers near you. Find resources at link in bio.

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Grab your glove! ⚾🌈 @steelcitysoftball returns for the 2026 season + its 45th anniversary. All skill levels welcome, no team needed. More details link in bio.
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