In this episode of the QBurgh Podcast, we sit down with Ashleigh Strange, the Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs. As the first non-binary leader of the commission, Ashleigh shares their personal journey—from growing up in Fairbanks, Alaska, to navigating their identity to becoming a key advocate for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians in Governor Shapiro’s administration.
We dive into:
- Ashleigh’s experiences growing up non-binary and discovering their identity.
- The history and impact of Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ Commission—the first of its kind in the U.S.
- How state policies are changing to better support LGBTQ individuals.
- The situation with Pittsburgh Pride and Point State Park last year.
- How Pennsylvania is standing firm against anti-LGBTQ legislation and what’s being done to protect trans rights.
Ashleigh also shares insights into the importance of pronouns, advocating for ourselves and others, and why staying engaged in local politics matters now more than ever.
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