I wish I did not know the name Nex Benedict. At least, I wish I didn’t know the name for the reason that so many of us now do. On Feb. 7, Benedict was beaten by three students in a ...
Reading is fundamental. It is also a testament to freedom within democracy. However, this right has been on a harrowing upswing of being threatened across the country largely through book bans. According to a PEN America report, there were a ...
When I think of Julio Torres, I think of someone who gave life to Ferrero Rocher. It’s a wild detail to recall about someone, but indicative of Torres as a comedian who has the sharp wit and stone-faced delivery to ...
Recently the Alabama Supreme Court, with their Christian Nationalist Chief Justice Tom Parker, ruled that frozen embryos are literal children. I was listening to a report on the radio and heard a woman say something along the lines of, “I ...
March 6. 7:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. It is the first technical rehearsal for Point Park University’s upcoming production of Rent — running March 13-17 at the new Pittsburgh Playhouse, located in downtown Pittsburgh. The theater is abuzz with cast ...
Krystal Versace, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 3 graced the Pittsburgh stage on Friday night, courtesy of S&S Productions. Photos by Chad Isaiah. ...
Congressional appropriators on Wednesday scrapped funding for an LGBTQ+ community center in Philadelphia at the request of Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators, two Democrats who withdrew their support for an earmark that was targeted by a high-profile conservative social media account. Sens. ...
Pride on the Shore is making waves once again, returning for its third year with an invitation for the community to help shape the spectacle. This year, the spotlight shines on local talent, and your vote determines who takes the ...
It’s the patriarchy. Patriarchy is killing us. It is literally killing us. It has made the slippery slope a treacherous death drop to our downfall. If you have been busy or you have been otherwise preoccupied with world issues, the ...
Marriage equality is finally a thing in Greece, the first Christian Orthodox-majority country in the world to let love rule. And on Feb. 15, the day after Valentine’s Day, no less. Isle of Lesbos, come through! According to The Advocate, ...
It’s quite the compliment to her time filming “Drive-Away Dolls” that Geraldine Viswanathan, after playing her first onscreen queer role, would “do anything” to make it happen again. “If I can weasel my way in there, honey, I’m going to. ...
In a disturbing incident that has sparked widespread concern, video has emerged of a tense confrontation involving a Pennsylvania State trooper and two notable figures within the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community on Saturday. The footage, which rapidly gained traction after being ...
This year Pittsburgh Pride is dialing up the energy for an unforgettable multi-generational extravaganza! Imagine a fusion of fresh, new-school beats with the timeless allure of old-school grooves. It’s shaping up to be a weekend of epic proportions that you ...
Are you ready to be part of something historic, bold, and unapologetically queer? We’re seeking vibrant individuals from across the Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ and kink spectrum to star in a groundbreaking photoshoot that reimagines iconic Americana through a queer lens. This ...
Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation is on a mission to uplift community health and they need your insight to do it right. Share your thoughts on what’s rocking and what needs tweaking. Your feedback is the blueprint they need to enhance ...
Advertisement Taylor Dayne, the three-time Grammy nominee who has sold over 75 million records, is coming to the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall on March 9 where she’ll play her top-10 smash hits like “Tell it To My Heart” and ...
Kevin Williamson, the queer creator behind the “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer” franchises, has just signed a multi-project development deal with Universal Television. Among the series in the pipeline are an adaptation of the Ruth Ware ...
Pennsylvania lawmakers have unveiled a series of bills collectively known as the “Safe and Equal Schools” initiative. This legislative package seeks to address various aspects of discrimination, inclusivity, and bullying within schools, with a particular focus on the experiences of ...
In the tapestry of civil rights history, few threads are as vibrant yet underrepresented as that of Bayard Rustin’s. Netflix’s “Rustin” seeks to pull this thread into the limelight, offering a glimpse into the life of a man who masterminded ...
This is a list of my favorite Oreo cookie flavors, in order: This is a list of Oreo flavors I have never tried because they sound revolting: Also, Lady Gaga’s line of Oreos were probably the gayest Oreos ever. Look, ...
In an unsettling reminder of the tangible dangers posed by systemic discrimination and targeted hate, the queer community and its allies are mourning the loss of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary teenager from Oklahoma. Nex’s passing on February 8, following an ...
It’s been an eventful year already in Hollywood gearing up for this year’s top award shows. At the Oscars, it’s easy to already feel a sense of loss with the unsurprising Barbie snubs that remind us that Hollywood is still ...
Advertisement Expanding to better meet the needs of our community has always been the hallmark of Allies for Health + Wellbeing, and in spring 2024, Allies will once again enhance its services by opening its own pharmacy at its East ...
The recent policies enacted by the South Side Area School Board in Beaver County not only pose a threat to the inclusivity and safety of LGBTQ+ students but also open the door to significant legal and psychological repercussions. Here’s a ...
On Wednesday, the South Side Area School Board in Beaver County passed policies that strike a harsh blow against the rights and identities of LGBTQ+ students. This decision, far from a mere bureaucratic shuffle, sends a clear message: the existence ...
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has announced today the recipients of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Sector Flex Fund grant program. Among the 30 Southwestern Pennsylvania arts organizations receiving a share of $150,000 in grants is the Renaissance City ...
Ethan Coen, half of the filmmaking brother duo known for cinema touchstones such as “The Big Lebowski” and “Fargo,” lays it all out very simply after I mention that “Drive-Away Dolls,” his latest, is the queer film I didn’t know ...
Pride on the Shore, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ Pop Music Festival, is scheduled to return to Stage AE on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, now on two days Friday, May 31, and Sunday, June 2, 2024. This year, the festival, presented by Nick Staples ...
In the past century, there have been three waves of opposition to transgender health care. In 1933, when the Nazis rose to power, they cracked down on transgender medical research and clinical practice in Europe. In 1979, a research report critical of ...
We need to talk about Taylor Swift. It was never going to last forever. And now that the secret’s out and the most popular singer in the United States has had her cover blown to pieces, she will never, ever ...
Lebo Pride is steadfast in its mission to champion an inclusive, welcoming educational environment for all students, transgender and nonbinary folks included. They’ve stepped up to the legal plate, filing an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. District Court for ...
Updated Feb. 16, 2024 at 3:32 PM. To most straight people, “5801” is a random, meaningless string of numbers – a partial ZIP code or phone number, maybe. But to queer Pittsburghers, those four numbers are more likely than not ...
Gay actor Colman Domingo’s career is on fire right now. His upcoming comedy, “Drive Away Dolls,” hits theaters any moment, he just wowed audiences as Mister in the musical adaptation of “The Color Purple,” he’s enjoying his first career Best ...
There are so many people who long for a love to share Valentine’s Day with. There are hopes and fantasies about spending a day of love with the one that you love. Dinner by candlelight, a long walk under the ...
Polyamory has officially reached the zeitgeist. Beyond the queer community, where it has, perhaps, lived more openly for some time now, it is represented prominently in a recent issue of New York magazine in a way that can speak to ...
On Sunday, Pittsburgh transformed into a dazzling epicenter of queer excellence as the iconic Continental Pageant System sashayed into town. Thanks to the efforts of promoter Jim DeMundo, the Miss Metropolitan Continental Plus and Miss Metropolitan Continental Elite pageants added ...
As I write this, I am in the hospital for a kidney stone. I’ve had better Saturday nights, let me tell you. The pain meds have kicked in, and I’m really wishing I was sleeping in my own bed. I’m ...
In an era where pop culture and queer identities increasingly intersect, Troye Sivan’s “Rush” emerges not just as a song but as a cultural touchstone within the LGBTQ+ community. Its title alone evokes a multitude of meanings, notably drawing a ...
With the growth and focus on LGBTQ+ voices finding the spotlight, the experiences and needs of our elder community members often remain in the shadows. The “State of LGBTQ+ Aging Survey,” a collaborative effort between SAGE’s Center of Excellence and ...
Within the LGBTQ Community of Pittsburgh, Jamie Stickle’s name is synonymous with warmth, generosity, and a life brutally cut short under mysterious circumstances. Her unsolved death has haunted our community for over two decades, and with the forthcoming release of ...
Go catch up on director Ira Sachs’ bracing drama from last year, “Passages,” about an unrepentantly toxic queer man and the lovers whose lives he almost ruins, and you’ll see acclaimed actor Ben Whishaw (“Paddington”) in a startling new light ...
Queer culture comes in many forms and provides many adventures and misadventures for those exploring and figuring it all out. “John” provides one such tale: We’ve all been there. The hookup horror story: maybe he didn’t look like his picture, ...
There are people I love who live in Florida and I truly, truly wish that they lived anywhere else. None of them are Republicans — in fact, they are all very liberal. And while one could argue that Florida needs ...
Thursday evening, the Three Rivers Business Alliance hosted a Q&A session with Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto. Chief Scirotto is the first out Pittsburgh Police Chief. Photos by G. Michael Beigay. ...
The grief was very real for Dan Levy, who lost his grandma and rescue dog, Redmond, over the span of a couple of years during the pandemic. And then he did something very Dan Levy with that grief — he ...
The Steel City Stonewall Democrats held their 2024 Primary Endorsement meeting this past weekend at Hotel Indigo in East Liberty. With members, elected officials, and candidates seeking the group’s approval in attendance, the group announced the endorsement of the following ...
Late on Sunday night at the 2024 Blue Moon Pageant, JoeMyGosh and Jaxa Froot were jointly crowned Mr & Miss Blue Moon 2024. Not since the Glorious Revolution of 1689 gave us the joint reign of William and Mary has ...
advertisement Project Silk will be hosting a craft night from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at QMNTY Center, 525 E. Ohio St., Pittsburgh. Those attending will be able to create a vision board for 2024. For more ...
When Madonna brought her musical memoir to her hometown of Detroit, I felt like I had come home too. I came home to a version of myself that had grown up against so many odds, surviving hard-to-be-gay 1990s oppression, anti-queer ...