Kate Clinton Is Undressing Me With Her Lesbian Glasses

I must confess that I have never seen Kate Clinton perform live. <ducks> So when I had the chance to interview her, I jumped. Well, okay, I typed. She responded in like 20 seconds and I was laughing the entire time I read her answers. That’s good. And I learned stuff. Also, good. Kate, you’ve […]

The Rainbow New Year … 2011 LGBTQ in Review

The Rainbow New Year … 2011 LGBTQ in Review

Tons of blog posts in the queersosphere about the highlights of 2011 for the LGBTQ community. Let’s start with a list from Mara Keisling, Executive Direct of The National Center for Transgender Equality. These are 14 Reasons that Made 2011 Great for Trans People.  The list includes at least 19 municipal/state actions that protect trans […]

Local woman pursues International Ms. Leather title

I usually learn a few interesting things when I chat with folks about this blog, but I have to admit to learning a *whole* lot during my recent conversation with Ms. Pittsburgh Leather Fetish 2011, Jessi Seams. The first ever Ms. Pittsburgh Leather Fetish, Jessi is among a handful of transwomen across the country to […]

Weekly Lesbian Round Up: Pittsburgh Style

Weekly Lesbian Round Up: Pittsburgh Style

This weekend boasts National Coming Out Day on Sunday, October 11, 2009. There's this big march you may have heard about … this is a great rallying cry in the video above.  The march has been contentious as has been much of the “gay agenda” as we grow and groups emerge and differing opinions take […]

Lutherans and Letters

Lutherans and Letters

Ann Rodgers talks with a few local Lutherans about their reaction to the recent decision to accept partnered gay clergy.  The language of acceptance was carefully tailored to allow those who object to equality on the basis of their religious beliefs to be free to continue to associate their bigotry with the Lutheran denomination. Wow.  […]

LGBTQ Prom and More

LGBTQ Prom and More

GLSEN's Pittsburgh chapter is holding another LGBTQ safe prom.  Unified, Safe Prom For All May 24, 2009Sunday7:00 PM – 11:00 PMBest Western – Parkway Center Mall GLSEN Pittsburgh is proud to present Unified, Safe Prom For All. Tickets ($25.00) can be purchased by check or money order made payable to “GLSEN Pittsburgh.” Please include name(s) […]