Tag: John DeBartola

Activism

Johnstown City Councilman Attacks Pridefest, LGBTQ Youth Prom

March 18, 2015 by
Johnstown Pride

Johnstown’s Pride Celebration is the latest battleground for rightwing attacks on the LGBTQ community.  Organizers of the May 2 Pride dinner and related events sought a proclamation from Johnstown City Council. The gathering serves as a prom for LGBTQ youth and an awards dinner for the annual Reader’s Choice awards. The dinner is held at […]

LGBTQ&A

LGBTQ&A: John DeBartola Pushes Boundaries Between Rural and Urban Western PA

May 24, 2013 by

An occasional series where we pose some questions to local LGBTQ folks (and Allies) to learn more about their personal experiences with LGBTQ culture. Click here for a complete list of all LGBTQ&A profiles. As editor of the newsletter, John has occasionally featured posts from our blog. I’ve been struck by how vigorously he works to […]