Iggy Azalea Cartoon by Joe Wos
Tag: PrideFest
GLSEN Pittsburgh Withdraws from Pittsburgh Pridefest
I’m just publishing the statements by the groups as I receive them ~ Sue GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) Pittsburgh stands in solidarity with Roots Pride Pittsburgh and the many people and organizations who are opposed to the actions of the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, who booked Iggy Azalea as the […]
Judah Fellowship Christian Church Will Not Participate in Pgh Pridefest
Public Statement of Protest “…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love…” Ephesians 4:2-3 JUDAH Fellowship Christian Church stands in opposition to racism, bigotry, and homophobia in any form. As followers of Christ and the only predominantly African-American inclusive church in the region, we uplift love, unity, and […]
Delta Foundation, Mayor Peduto Resist Transparency About Pridefest Security Plans
Let it not be said that this divisive blogger doesn’t *try* to get along. I began emailing The Delta Foundation and Mayor Pedutor’s PR folks (Tim & Katie) on May 9 with questions about security plans, prompted by the decision of Repent Amarillo to file a lawsuit against the City of Fort Worth for constraining […]
What Are the Safety and Security Plans for Pittsburgh Pridefest?
Protestors with an avowed anti-LGBTQ bent haven’t historically been a significant presence at Pittsburgh Pridefest. Yes, here and there. But it was really only in 2014 that they garnered the sort of attention that they craved when Repent Amarillo protested at the City County Building, strolled down the Pridefest route and then set up a […]
UPDATED: Free Summer Things To Do In Pgh 2015 Edition
Time for the annual round-up of free (or low-cost) things to do in Pittsburgh this summer. This is by no means comprehensive, just a sample of things we like to do or things that we’ve heard about from friends. NEW this summer is Art City USA which is a pop-up, city-sized public arts festival […]
Five Essential Lessons From Pittsburgh Pridefest 2014
I am breaking my silence on events that unfolded at Pittsburgh Pridefest. As some of you know, my partner of eleven years is an investigator with the City’s Office of Municipal Investigations so I do not comment publicly on active investigations of alleged police misconduct. But there are some serious problems with how the LGBTQ community is responding to this […]
Why the Pittsburgh Dyke Trans March Is Necessary For Survival
For 8 years, I have watched and participated in the growth of Pittsburgh’s Dyke and Trans March (formerly known as the Dyke March), an effort led by the steady and dedicated investment of Eli Kuti, a local feminist trans man. I am not an event organizer. I did not shape the mission statement and I […]
Coco Pawsitively Loves The GLCC
I Owe Bill Peduto an Apology
Last night, Bill Peduto made his first official Pridefest appearance as Mayor at OUTrageous Bingo. He came in looking very relaxed and comfortable in a blue bowling shirt and took the mike like a pro. He acknowledged the longevity and importance of Bingo, Shepherd Wellness and the Gay & Lesbian Community Center. He called a […]