Pgh High School Student Bashes, Blames LGBTQ Families for Her College Rejection

There’s something to be said for bitterness fueled by the rapt audience of the Wall Street Journal. Pittsburgh student at Taylor Allderdice High School Suzy Lee Weiss is angry that she wasn’t accepted into the college of her choice and has chosen to take out her anger on … pretty much anyone who doesn’t fit […]

Another Giveaway: Tickets to See Tristan Prettyman Perform at Mr. Small’s

Another Giveaway: Tickets to See Tristan Prettyman Perform at Mr. Small’s

We have another ticket giveaway for our music loving readers – singer-songerwriter Tristan Prettyman is headling a show at Mr. Small’s this coming Sunday (4/7) and you can win two tickets plus a signed CD “Cedar and Gold” and a concert t-shirt. This is an all-ages show. Listen to Prettyman’s latest single.   a Rafflecopter […]

Ask NBC to Renew “The New Normal”

According to Rob Owens in the Post-Gazette, NBC has yet to renew “The New Normal” – a sitcom focusing on a white gay male couple working with a surrogate to have a son. Yet, despite a decent ratings start last fall, the show finds itself on the bubble for renewal. This probably has more to […]

LGBTQ&A: Tonya Payne, Ally and Candidate for City Council

An occasional series where we pose some questions to local LGBTQ (and Allies) to learn more about their personal experiences with LGBTQ culture.  Former member of City Council Tonya Payne is challenging Daniel Lavelle to represent the 6th District – which I should mention includes my neighborhood of Manchester. Tonya has been a staunch ally […]

Profile: Trans* Comic Ian Harvie Brings Show to Pittsburgh (And Ticket Giveaway)

Ian Harvie bills himself as “Stand Up Comic. Trans Man Superhero. Dog wrangler. Closet Cowboy.” Intrigued? We were so we took a moment to email him about his art and his upcoming show in Pittsburgh – Saturday, April 27 at Mullens on the Northside. Ian’s team has graciously offered us a pair of tickets to […]

PA State Senator Wants to Ban “Reparative Therapy” for Minors

PA State Senator Wants to Ban “Reparative Therapy” for Minors

This is welcome news. State Senator Anthony Williams plans to introduce legislation that will ban “conversion” or “reparative” therapy for minors. In 2009, the American Psychological Association’s Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation issued a report, concluding that sexual orientation change efforts can pose critical health risks to lesbian, gay, and bisexual […]