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Equal Magazine January 2013

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Summary

This January 2013 issue of EQUAL magazine includes features on a variety of topics, primarily centered around Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community and lifestyle.Key features and departments include:

  • “Becoming Alex: A Trans Story” (page 33) by Alicia Fennell, which tells the story of Alex’s transition and self-discovery.
  • “Out on the Field: A History of Gays in Professional Sports” (pages 14-18) by Tiff Waskowicz, discussing the challenges and notable events for LGBTQ+ athletes.
  • “Poetry Out Loud” (pages 36-39) by Kara Holsopple, a photo essay exploring Pittsburgh’s slam poetry culture.
  • “How to Make and Keep the Right Fitness Goals This Year” (pages 40-41) by Ignacio Filippini, offering advice on setting SMART fitness goals.
  • “Winter Wonderland” (pages 28-31) by Abbey Wamboldt, a guide to winter activities and events in Pittsburgh.
  • “Laws of the Heart” (pages 42-43) by Megan McLachlan, highlighting Maureen Cohon’s legal services for same-sex couples.
  • “Lesser Known Sexualities” (pages 44-45) by Victoria Pinter, discussing pansexuality and asexuality to promote inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community.
  • “Working Out: Beyond Borders” (page 12) by Karla Doolittle, featuring John Kandray, an openly gay employee at Ernst & Young involved in LGBTQ+ advocacy.
  • “Ask the Doc” (page 10) by Dr. Rebecca Smith, encouraging regular doctor visits for the LGBTQ+ community.
  • “Sex and Politics: When Smart Men Act Stupidly” (pages 24-25) by John R. Britt, analyzing sex scandals involving men in power, including those of a same-sex nature.
  • “Pink or Blue Moon? When confronted with gender issues, cats still don’t care” (page 26) by Roy J Gloeckl II, a lighthearted piece about a cat whose gender was mistaken.

The magazine also includes a calendar of events for January (pages 4-5, 11), a contributor list (page 6), an editor’s letter (page 8), event photos (page 32, 34-35), dining recommendations (page 19), a guide to caring for holiday houseplants (page 20), a piece on jazz vocalist Phat Man Dee (pages 22-23), and a travel article on Vail and Beaver Creek (page 46). Advertisements for local businesses and events are also interspersed throughout.

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