If there’s one thing Niecy Nash-Betts knows how to do, it’s turn a moment into a metaphor. So it feels almost too perfect — borderline sitcom-ironic — that before our conversation even begins, I realize she’s literally sitting in a ...
I’m writing this as Rocket, my 16-year-old dog, snores next to me in the bed my wife and I share. Usually he isn’t allowed in here, but these are not usual times. And I’m not even talking about facism for ...
JOY DROP: Welcome to the Slay It’s 2026. The world is still a mess, but the girls, gays, theys, and yinzers? We’re still here. We’re still queer. And we’re still slaying. Welcome to the first-ever edition of Slay Weekly, your ...
Content warning: This article discusses drug use and sexual assault. Ask anyone in Pittsburgh, and most have heard the old adage to “look for the helpers.” In times of need, instead of turning to despair, we’re taught to find those ...
Four federal workers are challenging a Trump administration policy that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming medical care from federal employee health plans, alleging it violates sex discrimination protections. In a formal complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the ...
For actor, singer, dancer, and director Mils “M.J.” James, returning to Pittsburgh isn’t just a homecoming, it’s a mission. Born and raised in the city, M.J. built a global artistic career based in New York, performing with legends and lifting ...
New year, who dis?! January is absolutely bursting! Whether you’re ready to dance the night away at a royal drag showdown, connect at a cozy support group, belt out your favorite karaoke banger, or vogue your way into legendary status, ...
Happy New Year. Maybe. We’ll see! Let’s face it: We are not in a good place. And by we, I mean this country. A country that claims it is the best in the world (the “hottest country in the world,” ...
Lilly Kubit’s world is one of vivid color, found objects, layered meanings, and love. A self-described multidisciplinary artist with roots in Mt. Lebanon, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Kubit creates with intention, humor, and a punky sense of care. Her artistic ...
2025 was a year of bold joy and hard-fought resistance for Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community. From City Council to the stage at Allegheny Commons Park West, queer Pittsburgh showed up and showed out. We celebrated chart-topping queer artists, built new Pride ...
In yet another blow to the Department of Justice’s crusade against gender-affirming care, a federal judge in Pittsburgh has firmly shut down efforts to obtain sensitive medical records of transgender minors at UPMC. The ruling came on Christmas Eve. U.S. ...
Pennsylvania is among 19 states suing to protect transgender youth from what advocates are calling a cruel and dangerous attack by the federal government. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania joined a multistate lawsuit to block a proposed federal rule that would strip ...
Bowen Yang (“SNL,” “Wicked: For Good”) and Matt Rogers (“No Good Deed”) are known separately for their work but as comedic partners their powers multiply. From hosting the popular podcast “Las Culturistas” to the Hulu comedy “Fire Island,” they’re a ...
As queer families across the U.S. continue to grow and diversify, one often-overlooked role is finally getting the support it deserves: queer stepparents or “bonus adults.” A new Pittsburgh-based program, Building Blended Bonds, launched this year to provide virtual coaching ...
I am one of the few people who has never seen “The Princess Bride.” I’ve seen parts of it. I remember André the Giant being in it. The movie came out when I was 9 years old, a time when ...
As winter settles in and the year winds down, there’s no better time to curl up with a book that speaks to the complexity and beauty of queer life. This season’s reading list spans poetry and memoir, experimental nonfiction and ...
For Antoni Porowski, conversations about self-care aren’t complete without talking about sex. The “Queer Eye” food-and-wellness expert — who’s helped audiences around the world nourish their bodies and minds through vulnerability and a really good vinaigrette — is now helping ...
Pittsburgh’s favorite bathhouse and sex-positive queer hub, Club Pittsburgh, just stepped boldly into the digital age with the launch of its brand-new app, CLUBPITT. The app officially dropped on Saturday and is now live in web browsers. CLUBPITT offers a ...
In response to what it calls a “dangerous escalation” in nationwide anti-transgender efforts, the Democratic National Committee’s LGBTQ Caucus has formally condemned a growing wave of legislation targeting transgender people, particularly youth, and criticized recent federal actions by the U.S. ...
In this episode of Pride Matters, we sit down with Pittsburgh drag royalty, Leia Way LeStat, whose journey from seminary to crowned queen is as fabulous as it is inspiring. From her early days in the Steel City Softball League ...
In a small but vibrant tattoo studio tucked into Pittsburgh’s creative core, Jess Scutella (they/them) is reimagining what it means to wear your identity on your skin. A tattoo artist, multidisciplinary creator, and proud member of the queer community, Jess ...
Originally published by our partners at The19th on December 17, 2025. Just ahead of her resignation in January, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene cut a deal to ensure that her signature anti-trans bill would get a vote on the House floor. The ...
Navigating life as an LGBTQ+ Latino in the United States comes with unique struggles. Balancing family expectations and cultural values while facing prejudice and adapting to a new country’s legal landscape can feel overwhelming. For many, finding the right support ...
Sexually transmitted infections have been around for thousands of years – the National Institutes of Health notes that there is evidence of gonorrhea from 3,500 years ago – and can cause significant damage to a person’s health. But the introduction ...
A long, long time ago, in a distant era, I used to teach writing at the University of Michigan. I was a lecturer, which is much different than a professor. I taught kids who are probably all now making way ...
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Three Rivers Business Alliance hosted its annual My Business My Pride Gala, a celebration of LGBTQ+ excellence in business, nonprofit leadership, and community advocacy. Held at the Sheraton Station Square, the gala brought together ...
Updated December 15, 2025, at 10:47 AM. Pittsburgh’s funniest, mostly queer, comedians want to hear your problems. On Thursday, December 18, Amir Megherhi, Cassi Bruno, Ellen Lundie, Roy Gloeckl, and Tyler Ray Kendrick will address real questions from the audience ...
advertisement In “Lydia, Lydia, Lydia: A Collection of Photographs,” Pittsburgh’s drag superstar, Lydia B Kollins, who rose to stardom on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10, delivers hot and sassy looks captured by ...
Updated December 17, 2025, at 8:26 AM. On June 7, 2025, Trevor Preisel sought to support his local LGBTQ+ community in New Castle, PA, 26 miles outside Pittsburgh. Preisel hosted New Castle’s first-ever Pride event. New Castle Pride was a ...
A federal judge in Philadelphia became the fourth in the nation last month to rule against the Trump administration by blocking its demand for the identities and medical records of transgender children being treated at one the nation’s preeminent pediatric ...
Nebby Nick laced up his skates and suited up in full gear to take a spin with Pittsburgh LGBTQ Hockey, a queer-led recreational team that’s redefining what it means to be on the ice. What might feel like a traditionally ...
We’ve already told you about Cynthia Erivo’s upcoming stage role in London in Kip Williams’ “Dracula” where she will play 23 different characters. But the queer “Wicked” star has more film work in the pipeline, too. First up is the ...
Content warning: This story contains references to self harm. When people talk about surviving suicide, they usually describe waking up in a hospital room or holding onto someone’s hand with relief. That wasn’t my experience. On June 20, I woke ...
Chaos, camp and unrestrained power crash through every melodramatic note — and every broken dish — in “The Housemaid.” Amanda Seyfried — beloved by queer audiences for “Mean Girls,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Jennifer’s Body” — hurls objects, loses fingernails and ...
Washington County Gay Straight Alliance (WCGSA) held a 20-year celebration on Saturday, December 6, at the historic George Washington Hotel in Washington, PA. The event began in the lobby with registration, a choice of champagne or a nonalcoholic beverage (orange ...
For the first time since 1988, the federal government failed to recognize World AIDS Day officially. This erasure didn’t happen in a vacuum—it followed a series of targeted actions by the current administration: slashing federal aid, banning diversity initiatives, and ...
Sex scares me. As a teenager, at a time when most young men were starting to physically connect with their new, exciting, primal sexual desires, the blood in my body was flowing through my veins just as fast. There was nothing ...
With the current Administration in the White House, the U.S. Government has been doing the bare minimum required to protect its people, which, according to Rachel Shepherd, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations (PghCHR), “Isn’t enough.” The ...
Every December, Pittsburgh embraces the festive holiday season with Handmade Arcade’s Holiday Market, where attendees shop from more than 290+ makers selling handcrafted clothing, accessories, art, home decor, jewelry, body products, and more unique items you won’t find anywhere else. ...
Millvale’s beloved haunted they-bar, Harold’s Haunt, is calling on the queer community and our rich aunties, bosses, and neighbors to help them survive the financial graveyard that has swallowed too many radical third spaces. They’ve just launched a GoFundMe campaign ...
Coming to you live from the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, this is “Legends & Legacies.” Featuring Kathi Boyle, Stuart Fisk, Tammy Frech, DJ Stemmler, Nachum Golan & Steve Hough, Alan Jones, Clarisse Jordan, Larry Leahy, Michael Neal, Richard Parsakian, Dr. Marty Seltman ...
So Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) is resigning from Congress. And yes, I am taking credit for it. In case you’re wondering why she chose to wait until Jan. 5 rather than storm out now, it’s because Greene, age 51, wants ...
Five years ago, QBurgh was born from a simple but powerful idea that Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community deserves a media platform created by us and for us. Since then, QBurgh has been on the front lines of queer storytelling, documenting local ...
Last night, Pittsburgh crowned its newest drag royalty as Snoozy Q took home the title of Miss P Town in a whirlwind night of glitter, spiders, and at least one Glinda gone rogue. The pageant, held at P Town Bar ...
It’s the holigay season in the ‘Burgh, and queer December is absolutely stacked! Whether you’re looking for some cozy community vibes, a chance to sleigh in your ugliest sweater, sip wine with drag divas, or scream-sing karaoke until the new ...
Content warning: discussions of self-harm. Blake Keineg, a sophomore in the fictional Lafayette High School right outside of the very real city of Pittsburgh, is struggling. Since his father hopped into the car and drove off one night, Blake’s suicidal ...
For the first time in nearly four decades, the U.S. government will not formally recognize World AIDS Day on December 1 in a move that has sparked outrage among public health advocates and LGBTQ+ communities. According to an internal email ...
Originally published by our partners at The19th on November 24, 2025. In 2016, anti-LGBTQ+ extremists broke into the apartment of Bangladesh’s only LGBTQ+ magazine editor, Xulhaz Mannan, and murdered him and friend Mahbub Rabbi Tonoy. Tara Asgar was there, but she managed ...
Dear Community, Together, we have rallied to support our trans siblings, our non-binary and gender non-conforming identities, with special recognition to all people of color. Let’s all continue this fight and more. I am asking you for one more fight. ...
On a recent episode of the hilarious podcast “Las Culturistas,” hosted by comedian Matt Rogers and “SNL” cast member Bowen Yang, guest Jennifer Lawrence dropped the bomb: she and Emma Stone are producing a Miss Piggy movie, one that will ...