Here Are Recent Incidents of Anti-Trans Violence Across the US

There seems to be a new trend in reporting to report anti-trans attacks as ‘anti-LGBTQ’ without further detail on the victim. That’s according to Anna-Jayne Metfalfe. Further details often reveal the victim was either trans or perceived to be trans. This is a disturbingly misleading trend in media as well as the seemingly increase in […]

Columbus Trans Woman Dies from Injuries Sustained in 2022 Shooting

The Crime Kassim Omar, 29, was a trans woman and former refugee born in Somalia. She died in adopted home of Columbus, Ohio on September 6, 2024, two years after being shot and paralyzed by two teenagers. Earlier this year, Kassim told the Columbus Dispatch that on that fateful night, she was sitting on the […]

2024 Political Q&A with Jay Costa: What You Need to Know About This Incumbent Candidate for PA Senate District 43

It’s my hope that Dems will control the Senate when we move into 2025, and then we can get to work on the hundreds of bills that the House sent us this session and the Governor promised he would sign. Early on, we’d pass LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination, an increase in the minimum wage, measures to prevent […]

Here are 82 First Person Bi+ Stories From Western PA To Honor BiWeek

Bisexual Pittsburgh

Some of the contributors to #AMPLIFY whom identify as bisexual. Since 1999, the community has honored and acknowledged the bi+ community via BiWeek Bisexual+ Awareness Week seeks to accelerate acceptance of the bi+ (pansexual, fluid, no label, queer, etc.) community. #BiWeek draws attention to the experiences, while also celebrating the resiliency of, the bisexual+ community. […]

Philly Gay News Names This Blogger One of the Most Influential LGBTQ+ Leaders in Pennsylvania

Typically, a post like this would begin ‘I’m honored’ or ‘I’m humbled’ or even ‘So grateful.’ Not meaningless statements, but not always sufficient. You know? Okay, to be fair, ‘Blessed’ would be neither meaningful nor sufficient. This pioneer rejects trite terms. A few weeks ago, I had been named to the list of the 48 […]

We Need a Drop Trap Kit to Help Two of the Fort Faulsey Cats Get Veterinary Care

Two of the Fort Faulsey cats need to be trapped and see a vet. Both have visible wounds on their ears. They probably need antibiotics, updated vaccines, maybe steroids. First is Pretty Girl, age 5, female, spayed. Second is Mx Pajamas, age unknown but at least 7, female, spayed. Neither is social, so we can’t […]

And Our Neighbors Showed Up to Set Up the (back)YardSale

Is Our Bond Strong Enough to Navigate Abandonment?

Every time I call my friend Nikki, I ask “Are you still coming on Saturday?” referencing the (back)yardsale. She softly responds “Yes, I am. It’s okay to ask and I will say yes each time you ask because I understand what you are really asking me.” Please don’t abandon me. That’s what I’m asking. I […]

17 Reasons to Stop By the (back)YardSale on Saturday