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Pittsburgh’s Out #50 May 1981

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Summary

This issue of Pittsburgh’s Out, published in May 1981, covers:

Outfront: Bobby Evans – A profile of a Pittsburgh bartender and assistant manager at Pegasus, discussing his work in gay bars and the unique aspects of bartending for a gay clientele.
Gays pursue Prospect Drive attackers – Four gay men were attacked in Schenley Park; the victims identified the assailants’ car, leading to police involvement.
Lesbians refused foster child – A Pittsburgh lesbian couple, Marti and Beth, encountered discrimination when attempting to become foster parents, being rejected by multiple agencies due to their lifestyle and relationship not being legally recognized as a marriage.
Zaza speaks: ‘I’ve had sex with a man!’ – Michel Serrault, co-star of La Cage aux Folies I & II, discusses his acting experiences.
est: Weekend wonder for gays, too – An article by Mike Bergeron about the est training program.
Primary election endorsements – The Political Club, a gay, lesbian, and feminist endorsement organization, made its picks for the May 19 primary elections, including dual endorsements for a City Council seat and supporting candidates like Sophie Masloff and Mayor Caliguiri.
The Atlanta tragedy – An editorial discussing speculation linking the murders of black youths in Atlanta to a homosexual suspect and expressing concern about gays being scapegoated.
Anti-gay media plan spawns new violence – A report from San Francisco on Richard Zone’s media campaign against homosexuality and the subsequent increase in anti-gay assaults.
GRNL tracks moves of the New Right – The Gay Rights National Lobby (GRNL) reports on various anti-gay legislative efforts, including the McDonald Resolution and the “Family Protection Act.” They also launched an information drive and research project to combat discrimination and identify federally funded gay and lesbian groups.
Persad Community Center opens – The Persad Community Center, a new home for the Pittsburgh area gay and lesbian movement, opened on April 11.

The issue also includes regular departments such as “Newsworthy” (local, state, and national news), “Outspoken” (editorial viewpoints and reader feedback), “Faces and Places” (social photos), and “Gallery” (photography and art).Advertisements include one for the BC Club Pittsburgh (a bathhouse) and an insurance agent, Robert G. McFadden.

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