Q Archives:
Equal Magazine September 2014

Summary

Cover Story: An interview with Edward Ryan, a local Pittsburgher who participated in the 1969 Stonewall Riots, considered the birth of the modern gay rights movement.
Community Resources: Information on “Cathy’s Closet,” a new program by the Gay and Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) providing hygiene products to those in need, and a guide for LGBT college students in the Pittsburgh area on available resources.
Health and Wellness: Articles discussing ageism within the gay community (“SAGE Advice”), the importance of being open with doctors about one’s sexuality, and free STD testing offered by the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (PATF).
Technology: A look at new apps for the LGBT community, including RefugeRestrooms.org for safe restroom access and Wing Ma’am, a dating app for lesbians.
Events and Entertainment: Listings for September events at local venues like Cruze Bar and Club Pittsburgh, information on theatrical performances like “Souvenir” at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and “Dixie’s Tupperware Party” at the CLO Cabaret, and a calendar of other happenings in the Pittsburgh area.
Travel: A feature on Barcelona, highlighting its history, sights, gay-friendly hotels, bars, and restaurants.
Other Features: Recipes for fall ciders, an article on gay camping (“Camping It Up”), an organization spotlight on Bet Tikvah (a queer-centric independent minyan), and a discussion of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

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