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The two bills were motivated by similar realities at the federal level, where federal executive orders have weakened fair housing and other protections for various protected classes. City Councilor Erika Strassburger steered two pieces of legislation that addressed and bolstered nondiscrimination protections in the City. Protections based on sexual orientation were first added to the […]
From 2015-2018, the #AMPLIFY project documented first-person accounts of the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals with ties to Western Pennsylvania. One of the questions is “Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face?“ We have 317 coming out stories. One respondent came out in the Kennedy Administration, others […]
“Americans often isolate themselves from the world, overlooking powerful women in global leadership … For our own future, it’s crucial to recognize the global impact of women from all cultures, not just Western ones“ In our reconstituted Q&A series, Seven with Sue (+1), we are exploring the local arts scene. We customize the questions for folx in […]
“… but ultimately they teach us patience and persistence. I think those are the most important qualities to succeed at anything. Solving a simple maze gives us a sense of accomplishment, we are rewarded for patience and persistence. That’s an important lesson to learn.” In our reconstituted Q&A series, Seven with Sue (+1), we are exploring the […]
I’ve read a few thought pieces on a recent interview out bisexual singer Betty Who gave. She was talking about the recent news from several queer women who are now in relationships with men we are to presume are cisgender heterosexual. Similar to Betty Who. She got a bit snarky and riled up the lesbians […]
After the disastrous spring run of our Political Q&A series, I’ve decided to pull it. If the Mayoral candidates failed to see value in a 10 year labor of love, that says something to other candidates. Maybe I’ll revive it, maybe not. Still, I really do enjoy the Q&A so exciting news … we are […]
What message do you have for trans and queer youth? You are 100% worthy of being here, being you, and having the care you deserve. There are many of us who are here trying our hardest to keep that for you. We see you, we hear you, and we want you to know that we […]
Every time I answer a question about Constantine’s life and desires, another seven are created and I continue to find work in the work. ~ Phoebe Lloyd The hallway of a local theater group is covered with seemingly hundreds of framed playbills, stretching back decades. Each time I pass by, craning my neck to make […]
What message do you have for trans and queer youth? We love you. We will fight for you, always. Your only job is to be a kid, to learn who you are, to experiment, to fuck up, to keep going. Our job as the adults who love you is to protect you. They want to […]
