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Equal Magazine August 2013

Summary

This August 2013 issue of Equal magazine focuses on LGBT families, current events, and local Pittsburgh features.Key articles and features include:

“Family Matters” (Page 14): An article about “Families Like Ours” (FLO), a Pittsburgh-based group for LGBT parents and their children. FLO provides a safe and supportive community, offering a place for families to connect and children to see others like them.
Diana Ross Tribute (Page 16 & 26): Features Diana Ross’s career and an interview with Pittsburgh drag queen Kierra Darshell, known for her Diana Ross impersonation.
Knit the Bridge Project (Page 18): Details a community art project where volunteers yarn-bombed the Andy Warhol Bridge, including contributions from the local LGBT community.
DOMA Ruling Reaction (Page 36): Discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling on DOMA and its implications for same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, highlighting a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban.
LGBT Student Resources (Page 38): A guide to LGBT alliance groups and resources at Pittsburgh-area universities and colleges for the fall semester.
Food Trucks (Page 44): Explores the growing food truck scene in Pittsburgh, mentioning local favorites and the challenges they face with city regulations.
Wedding Planning Tips (Page 42): Offers advice for same-sex couples planning their weddings in the wake of changing marriage laws.

The magazine also includes a calendar of August events, health tips, and information about local LGBT-friendly businesses and organizations.

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