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The Week in LGBTQ: April 21, 2013

April 21, 2013 by

A summary of our most popular tweets. Please follow us – @PghLesbian24 Now this is how to do a #giveaway http://bit.ly/123c05c #SupportLocalBiz #Pgh #Race4Pgh@Bram_R @BillPeduto Facebook Meme – This Person is Voting Peduto http://bit.ly/17b4nsQ @BillPeduto @PeopleforPeduto#Race4Pgh How We Teach Our Sons To Rape | The Belle Jar http://bit.ly/16WmRiB Thanks to @MMASammichfor the referral. #SAAM How To Discuss HIV Health Issues With Non-Poz Folks | http://bit.ly/ZsQ2V6: http://bit.ly/ZsQ2V9@OneAngryQueer #HIV Stigma? We “get” […]

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Fusion-That Gay Magazine!

April 15, 2013 by

Originally published on Huffington Post Gay Voices.  What is Fusion Magazine? I’m glaad you asked! (Yes, I know I spelled glaad with 2 a’s). It’s how I roll now! Anyway, back to Fusion. Fusion is Kent State University’s gender and sexual minority magazine. They just celebrated their 10th anniversary and I had the privilege of […]

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Review: “Little Gem” at City Theatre (and Ticket Giveaway)

April 13, 2013 by

The three woman show “Little Gem” currently at City Theatre is like a book you expect to enjoy, but find yourself unable to put down for hours on end. As the final scene played out, I wanted to stand up and say “BUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?” Fortunately, I did not do that.  LITTLE GEM March […]

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Former Pitt, RMU Basketball Coach Uses Gay Slurs While Abusing Rutgers Players

April 3, 2013 by

Mike Rice – former men’s basketball coach at Pittsburgh’s Robert Morris University – is under fire for after videos of his physical, verbal and mental abuse of his players at Rutgers University has come to light. Rice was fired today for his conduct. Word in Pittsburgh – will RMU conduct an internal investigation to determine […]

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

April 2, 2013 by
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 […]

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Ask NBC to Renew “The New Normal”

April 2, 2013 by

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 […]

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

April 1, 2013 by

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 […]

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Show me a rose

March 29, 2013 by

One of my favorite authors is Greensburg-based mystery writer K.C. Constantine. In one of his early books, hard-drinking defense attorney Myron Valcanas shows up at the state police barracks to represent one of his clients. As his stumbles through the door, Valcanas tips his hat to the female police dispatchers. I don’t have the exact […]

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Daytime Television and LGBTQ Stories: How Will General Hospital Approach It?

March 27, 2013 by

UPDATE: Bobbie mentioned that Lucas lives in Seattle, hoped he’d settle down with a nice young man and scene cuts to Felix. Booyah! ****************************************************************** It is pretty clear that I am both a daytime television fan and a true believe that these shows break ground with LGBTQ characters. One of the most hotly discussed topics […]

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OUT 2 Dance Fuses Fun With a Good Cause For LGBTQ Women in Pittsburgh

March 25, 2013 by

One pervasive myth about Pittsburgh is that there isn’t enough things to do. Longtime community member Cindy rose to the challenge by organizing a twice-year dance for LGBTQ women, to benefit the Gay & Lesbian Community Center and provide a social opportunity.  Out 2 Dance is scheduled for Saturday April 6 from 4-11 PM at […]