And within the very public crisis of democracy lies the ongoing violent deaths of trans neighbors.
Posted on my Instagram feed, thoughts on the trans community. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sue Kerr (@pghlesbian)
Month: June 2025
Cincinnati Black Trans Woman, Laura Schueler, Shot to Death
Laura Schueler, a Black trans woman, was 47 when she was killed in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, June 7, 2025. TransVitae and Planet Trans first covered her story. Local police responded to the deadly shooting on the 1500 block of Jonathan Avenue around 6:50 a.m. Saturday in the Evanston neighborhood. They found Laura at the […]
Here, we rise up and take the power back. We unify and watch our flag ascend to support our neighbors.
On June 2, 2025, I created a video appeal for the Dr. John P. Ruffing VMD Pet Food Pantry – we were/are running low on pet food. By the end of the week,we had received 890 pounds of dry food and $970 in $$ and gift cards. Maybe a few straggling donations will come in […]
Locally, Puttshack Sponsored Pridefest and Has a Month Long Promotion Supporting ‘It Gets Better’
We spend a lot of our time pointing out the corporate entities who cowed to the Trump Administration’s vicious mandates around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, especially Pride. So here’s a little about one company that is sponsoring Pride events by donating a percentage of profits during June. Puttshack Pittsburgh is partnering once again with the It […]
Update on Pet Food Pantry Drive. Fantastic momentum – we just need $30 and a little more pet food
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‘Wild Blue Yonder’ Band Collecting Pet Food Donations at June 14 Concert
Our very first pet food drive of the season is hosted by local musical group ‘Wild Blue Yonder’ at their upcoming show in Dormont. We’ll be there with a table and info. You can bring donations with you or donate virtually. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Parking Pad (@parking.pad)
A Q&A With the 2025 Pittsburgh Dyke March Organizers
Saturday, June 7 will mark the 15th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Dyke March, an institution that began formally in 2006. The stories of queer women, lesbians, dykes organizing in Pittsburgh stretch much further back. Be sure to check out our timeline and watch the Pgh Dyke March spaces for dyke history. This year’s dyke march […]
The Pet Food Pantry Has Run Out of Dog Food
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RIP Loretta Swit. Thank you for being Major Margaret Houlihan
When I was a child, I thought Major Margaret Houlihan was one of the prettiest, smartest women in the TV world. She had beautiful blond hair and was the head nurse so she was the best. She was one of the highest ranking officers. Her tent was pretty and well appointed. She had lovers who […]
The Purrfect Pride Shirt for Cat Folx
Happy Pride. I did not go to Pittsburgh Pride because it was my final day of COVID quarantine. I did help distribute pet food, scooped several litter boxes, drafted a Q&A, and listened to a few episodes of a podcast about racial justice history. So that’s cool. I also received my first inquiry from a […]