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On Sunday, April 26, multiple generations of Pittsburgh’s lesbian community gathered at the Soft Spot, the newly opened sapphic café, to celebrate Lesbian Day of Visibility. Throughout the day, music from local DJs flowed out from the open door as ...

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“$500 will not buy our silence.” TransYOUniting rejected a $500 donation from Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena after his anti-trans campaign mailer sparked widespread backlash. Full article link in bio.
The @steelcitysoftball kicked off its 45th season on Saturday! Founded in 1981 as a safe, inclusive space for Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community and allies, SCSL now has 200+ members across 14 teams and 3 divisions. Check out more photos link in bio.
Republicans built the machine of anti-trans hate; Democrats don’t get to launder it as “strategy.” Pat Catena, manufactured panic over trans people, and the disgrace of Democrats who join in the harm, full article link in bio.
Political fallout continues to grow around Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena after his anti-trans campaign mailer targeting Brittany Bloam sparked outrage.

Now, elected officials, LGBTQ leaders, Democratic organizations, and community members are demanding accountability.

A petition calling for Catena’s removal as County Council president is gaining momentum ahead of Tuesday’s council meeting, where residents are expected to speak out publicly against the mailer and the normalization of anti-trans rhetoric in local Democratic politics. Full details link in bio.