Pittsburgh Dyke and Trans March

Pittsburgh is one of the few cities with a trans inclusive Dyke March – a reflection of how our unique LGBTQ community creates interesting spaces.  

Save the Date: Pittsburgh Dyke and Trans March 2013

Saturday, June 22, 2013 – Bloomfield.  For more details – check them out on Facebook! Want to help? Join the “float committee” Offer to drive folks to & from march so they can participate Donate – $5 or $50 will help with some of the modest costs Donate clean, gently used tee shirts (plain, solid […]

Pittsburgh Dyke and Trans March 2012

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LGBTQ&A: Eli Kuti Brings Dykes and Trans Folks Together in Pittsburgh

An occasional series where we pose some questions to local LGBTQ folks (and Allies) to learn more about their personal experiences with LGBTQ culture. Click here for a complete list of all LGBTQ&A profiles.  During Pride 2013, we are trying to feature someone each day. In 2005, queer activist Eli Kuti helped launch our region’s first-ever […]

Dykes on Bikes go political

Dykes on Bikes go political

Another event from Pittsburgh's Newest queer group, the Dykes on Bikes.  This is their third benefit in less than six months.  And you thought they were just a PrideFest contingent.  Ha!  Check out this event with gay comedy, free drinks and the chance to make meaningful impact. Oh do those Biker Dykes ever stop?  Not in […]

Dykes and Advocacy in Pittsburgh

Dykes and Advocacy in Pittsburgh

Lynn Cullen. It is official.  Gay people, rejoice. Interesting women's music show. The SUNSTAR Women in Music Festival (March 5th – 7th, 2009) features a full roster of independent music artists and includes concerts, workshops and special events celebrating emerging & world class music makers. Named in honor of our most precious and energizing resource, […]

Dykes on Bikes Fundraiser a Hit!

Last night, Ledcat and I stopped by Cattivo for a fundraising event to benefit the formation of Pittsburgh's official chapter of Dykes on Bikes (www.pittsburghdykesonbikes.org).  We stayed for about 45 minutes and it seemed to be a really fun event.  Proceeds from the door and various internal activities will help cover the start up costs (forming […]

Dyke Poets and Fag Hags – this week’s City Paper

Dyke Poets and Fag Hags – this week’s City Paper

Our favorite editor over at the CP sticks his toes into the muck that is Ann Coulter's latest brouhaha.  As we mentioned earlier, the Pitt College Republicans have invited Annie to town for a talk on April 1, 2007.  While none of the College Republicans responded to his Potter's request for an interview, he does […]

Here are 100 Lesbian Blog Posts on International Lesbian Day

International Lesbian Day

Lesbians get two awareness days – Lesbian Visibility Day on April 26 and International Lesbian Day on October 8. Obviously today is October 8. I don’t have many great lesbian thoughts to create an essay to pay tribute to lesbians. Instead, I compiled a list of 100 blog posts written since 2005 about lesbians. Interviews, […]

City of Pittsburgh Honors Life and Death of Trans Trailblazer Wendi Miller (July 14, 1947 – April 6, 2023)

Saturday, April 8, 2023 Declared “Wendi Miller Day” Coming out in the late 1990s brought me into the orbit of some of the iconic community leaders whose courage and prescience during the 1980s and 1990s laid the groundwork for the rights and privileges LGBTQ+ folx enjoy today in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania. I didn’t know them […]