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Enter for a chance to win an “Undrunk” prize pack from FLETCHER!

April 9, 2019 by
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Enter for a chance to win an “Undrunk” prize pack from FLETCHER! “Undrunk” is the hit single from pop’s newest sensation, FLETCHER! “Some things you can’t undo.” The prize pack includes a flask, fanny pack, and more “Undrunk” swag. “Undrunk” is available now! Stream/download here: https://fletcher.lnk.to/Undrunk Facebook: www.facebook.com/fletcher Twitter: www.twitter.com/findingfletcher Instagram: www.instagram.com/findingxfletcher #Undrunk   Rulez: You must be 18 […]

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Q&A with Queer Owned Rickert & Beagle Books in Dormont

April 9, 2019 by
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Your Name: Christy Pluto (nee Rickert) Your Age: 42 Your Pronouns: She/ Her Your Affiliation with Rickert & Beagle Owner How do you describe your identity? Queer, cis. Please tell us about your very first impression of Pittsburgh: My first impression of Pittsburgh was coming over one of the bridges at night, on my way […]

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Anxiety Ruined My Chance To Meet Damon Young

April 3, 2019 by
Damon Young

It’s a beautiful sunny spring day here in Pittsburgh. Chilly, but I can get away with leggings and a light cardigan. I’m  sitting in the parking lot of my therapist’s office, listening to the oldies station and trying to soak up some sunshine – to feel some fragment of joy. I feel only misery. Yes, […]

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UPDATED Ashanti Carmon is 2nd Black Trans Woman Murdered in 2019

March 31, 2019 by

Ashanti Carmon was 27 years old when she was shot to death Saturday, March 30 in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Details are unconfirmed. I’ve updated her age and details of relationship status based on reporting from The Washington Blade. There are no updates from the investigation. Check out @TransEquality’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/TransEquality/status/1112357749604651008?s=09 Fairmount Heights police said they […]

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Not Enough Lesbian Content (h/t Hannah Gadsby)

March 31, 2019 by
Not Lesbian enough

One of our spokespeople last year… Self-appointed. One of our spokespeople approached me straight after one of my shows to give me a bit of feedback, and that’s my favorite time for feedback. Straight after a show? Yes, please! That is when my skin is at its thickest. The feedback? Apparently, she said, “I was […]

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Celebrating #TDOV with 64 Trans Stories from Western Pennsylvania

March 31, 2019 by
Transgender Day of Visibility Pennsylvania

In honor of the Day of Trans Visibility, here are 64 stories from neighbors who live in Pittsburgh, Erie, Johnstown, Greensburg, New Castle, Bradford and beyond. These stories have been curated from the #AMPLIFY archive which has 290 stories total to date. Some are in their early 20s while others are closer to 60. Some […]

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