This is that blog post; I am a Journalist

Live Blogging

“I am a blogger,” I offer in lieu of the J word – a fusion of activism, reactivism, and news. The distinction seems important. I rarely stop to examine the accuracy of my clause because of the intensity I feel my cause. See, a journalist wouldn’t write that sentence, correct? “I am not a journalist,” […]

Why Did Harris-Walz and Pelosi Events Allow Scab Employees of the Pittsburgh Newspaper In The Door? At 23 Months, This is the Longest Currently Running Strike in the US.

Logos of Harris Walz, ACDC, and Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh

Political Campaigns Need to Stop Crossing the Picket Line. The Allegheny County Democratic Committee (ACDC) Needs to Fix This and Do Better. Electing Democrats is the overarching goal of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee and utilizing grassroots political tactics is one of the most powerful and effective ways to accomplish this goal. Democratic committee members […]

Watch The Video Interview Where Burgh Vivant Magazine Asked Me if I Was a Lady or a Dame

The lovely folx at Autostraddle dug up archival footage I had almost forgotten. This is the semi-regular post where I ask you for money to support this work. But it’s more palatable with fun historical content especially a video where I describe myself as a dame of blogging. Blogs cost money. I don’t have a […]

Queer Listening: Podcast Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Content Notes: all three shows cover LGBTQ stories. I don’t agree with everything they share. But I do appreciate that they create it and hope you will feel that way, too. Anything you think I should be hearing? Gay USA Live May 14, 2024 TransLash Media May 9, 2024 Trans Powerlifting American Fever Dream Politicians […]

Queer Listening: Podcast Tuesday, May 8, 2024

Content Notes: all three shows cover LGBTQ stories. I don’t agree with everything they share. But I do appreciate that they create it and hope you will feel that way, too. Anything you think I should be hearing? Gay USA Live May 7, 2024 Translash Media – vintage episode Translash Media is taking a few […]

Queer Listening: Podcast Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Content Notes: all three shows cover LGBTQ stories. I don’t agree with everything they share. But I do appreciate that they create it and hope you will feel that way, too. Anything you think I should be hearing? Gay USA Live May 1, 2024 TransLash Podcast April 25, 2024 American Fever Dream The Tortured Electoral […]

Why are Pittsburgh Radio Stations Accepting Advertising that Hurts Trans Kids?

We need your help to identify the stations involved. CN: transphobia, immigration, Presidential politics, MAGA Once again, radio advertising targeting transgender children are allegedly back on the air in Pittsburgh. And I need your help to determine which stations accepted the ad buy and where the ad can be heard. This ad is sponsored by […]

Podcast Tuesday: April 24, 2024 (yes, that’s a wednesday date)

Content Notes: all three shows cover LGBTQ stories. I don’t agree with everything they share. But I do appreciate that they create it and hope you will feel that way, too. Anything you think I should be hearing? Gay USA Live April 24, 2024 Translash Media No new episode this week so I pulled this […]

Podcast Tuesday: This is (still) a New Thing

Content Notes: all three shows cover LGBTQ stories. I don’t agree with everything they share. But I do appreciate that they create it and hope you will feel that way, too. Anything you think I should be hearing? Gay Life USA April 10, 2024 Being Autistic and Trans from TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones April […]

Podcast Tuesday: This is a New Thing

Sharing podcast episodes to try something new. There are some podcasts you might want to add to your list. LGBTQ focused, they explore all of the news you rarely hear elsewhere. I’m going to try to embed the latest episodes weekly in a roundup format. I’m not planning to create a podcast, but I would […]