Q&A with Katrina Eames, Candidate for Northgate School Board Member

The truth is politicians pushing anti-LGBTQ legislation that attempts to vilify our children for playing sports or experimenting with their gender expression are bullying children. When they try to ban books that show the diversity of our world to stop kids from reading these stories, they are trying to cut off empathy for groups that […]

Oklahoma Gay Teen Dies From Gunshot Injury in Easter Homicide

19-year-old Clay Stephens was shot to death in the early morning of Easter Sunday in Lawton, Oklahoma by a man with whom he allegedly had a sexual relationship. A 19 year old white cisgender gay male was killed in the early hours of Easter morning, April 9, in Lawton, Oklahoma. His name was Clayton (Clay) […]

Q&A with Giuseppe GC Rosselli, Candidate for Magisterial District Judge 05-3-02

A culturally competent leader is informed to understand the underlying causes of behavior and driven to  provide the individual with the resources and opportunity to improve and be a better version of themselves. Conversely, a culturally competent leader is also able to identify public shortcomings that affect marginalized communities and the courage to educate when appropriate.  The next post […]

Q&A with Corey O’Connor, Candidate for Allegheny County Controller

I want the Controller’s office to go beyond simply pointing out problems and moving on and work in collaboration with County and City departments, as well as outside stakeholders, to set policy and provide a vision for the county’s future. Our next post in our 2023 primary election season series ‘Political Q&A’ with progressive candidates […]

We are $350 away from sending 100 #ProtectTransKids signs to local students

Protect Trans Kids

Today is the Day of Silence, GLSEN’s annual day of action to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. Pittsburgh LGBTQ Charities #ProtectTransKids projects have been focused on raising the $1300 to send two boxes of signs to the GSA’s in Pittsburgh […]

Little Pink Milestones for You and Me

Today, the promotional folx for John Mellencamp invited me to review his upcoming concert series at The Benedum in late May. Wow. That’s a big step up for us in terms of fame. I know that sounds weird, but I’m still not recovered from the Rick Springsteen rejection of our Q&A (pre-pandemic) as a slap […]