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Every once in awhile, I like to remind you of the multitude of ways you can stay connected with us. Also, I am competitive enough to hit milestones with followers. It is a character trait I don’t relish, but do rationalize. First, you can subscribe to the blog so you never miss a post. Next, […]

Pat Catena, candidate for State House District 45, injects anti-trans MAGA tactics into his campaign

Are the residents of Collier, Kennedy, Neville, Robinson and Stowe townships and the boroughs of Bridgeville, Carnegie, Coraopolis, McKees Rocks and Pennsbury Village anti-LGBTQ? Do they believe that trans kids playing sports is one of the top priorities for their school districts? Do they see LGBTQ people like me as being an enemy or the […]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Make This Emotional Support Kale Smoothie

In mid-April, I saw my PCP where I learned that my cholesterol levels and my blood pressure were high. Not run to the ER type high, but definitely higher than normal for me. The number one culprit is likely stress and anxiety. My load is heavy and has no sign of resolving soon. Sometimes, I’m […]

The media failed when reporting the shooting death of trans person Hailey Singleton

Hailey Singleton had multiple names. Their trans identity was nuanced and complex. In fact, all identities are, a reality that terrifies some people. The Crime On May 5, 2026, Hailey’s body was found along again a dirt road in Dunnellon, Florida. A call was made to 911 around 4 PM. They died from gunshot injuries. […]

A Tale of Remote Control

Everyone reading this post has  experienced the search for a missing remote control. Usually this happens just as your programs comes on the air OR when you really really need to mute the sound. We toss sofa cushions, peer under coffee tables, and try to retrace our steps. Finally, we just use the control buttons […]

Our pet food pantry is so much busier now, we really need your help

This past weekend was our first delivery to seven local food distros. We sent five small bags of dry cat food and five small bags of dry dog food to each disto – 70 bags total. Based on preliminary feedback, Braddock will need an additional 10 bags each month. Each distro is collecting information on […]

Help us find out what happened to a Latina Trans woman reportedly killed in Las Vegas

Her name was Daniella Analee Escobedo. She was a 34 year old Latina trans woman, living in Las Vegas. To clarify, I have seen her name spelled Daniela and Daniella. I’m going to use Daniella because that is a name I’ve confirmed is attached to a social media account she controlled. I realize that may […]

Q&A: Striking Starbucks Workers Reclaim the Power of Labor

Creating power in the work place not only improves the conditions for the workers who have organized, but it creates a path for all workers. Not to be hyperbolic, but this is a Q&A I’ve longed to publish. Beyond my own long relationship with Starbucks, I have an even greater respect and appreciation for the […]

The Killing of Trans Man Lucas RedBeard Knapp in Rural New Mexico Teaches Us About Visibility

A New Mexico based nonbinary transmasculine person was shot to death by neighbors in a rural unincorporated area known as Candy Kitchen in Cibola County. He was 39. His name was Lucas RedBeard or Lucas Knapp. He also went by Luca. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Lucas was walking his dogs when he heard a […]

Mental Health Awareness Month: I wanted therapy in my teens, but that wasn’t okay

CN: bipolar disorder, therapy, medication, family dynamics Don’t fret – I’m not going to write 31 posts about involuntary civil commitments. My first accurate diagnosis was Bipolar Disorder. Originally, I was type II because I experienced hypomanic episodes rather than full blow mania. When I had a truly terrifying experience in 2010/2011, I was rediagnosed […]