Summary
This inaugural issue of EQUAL Magazine from November 2012 focuses on the LGBTQ+ community in Pittsburgh and features articles on various topics, including:
- Community Figures and Activism: Profiles of five “rising stars” in the community, including Jared Pascoe (Gay for Good), JJ Cox (drag king/social transformer), Ashlie Prioleau (Carnegie Mellon LGBT Resources Intern), Adam Pribila (GLSEN volunteer coordinator), and Tom Viola (Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS).
- Political Engagement: An emphasis on the importance of voting in the 2012 election, with a detailed comparison of presidential and senatorial candidates’ stances on LGBT issues, particularly same-sex marriage.
- World AIDS Day: A section dedicated to events and information surrounding World AIDS Day in late November and early December.
- Gay Parenting: An article exploring the challenges and methods of same-sex parenting, including adoption and insemination.
- Fashion and Lifestyle: A feature on fashion designer Kara Laricks, winner of Fashion Star, discussing her career and coming out on TV.
- Local Businesses and Events: Listings for various events in November and early December, and advertisements for LGBT-friendly businesses in Pittsburgh, such as Cruze Bar and Club Pittsburgh.
- Contributors and Staff: Information about the magazine’s contributors and editorial staff.
- Animal Welfare: Articles and advertisements from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society and Animal Rescue League.