I’m writing this as Rocket, my 16-year-old dog, snores next to me in the bed my wife and I share. Usually he isn’t allowed in here, but these are not usual times. And I’m not even talking about ...

Welcome to the Slay It’s 2026. The world is still a mess, but the girls, gays, theys, and yinzers? We’re still here. We’re still queer. And we’re still slaying. Welcome to the first-ever ...

This article discusses drug use and sexual assault. Ask anyone in Pittsburgh, and most have heard the old adage to “look for the helpers.” In times of need, instead of ...

Four federal workers are challenging a Trump administration policy that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming medical care from federal employee health plans, alleging it violates sex ...

For actor, singer, dancer, and director Mils “M.J.” James, returning to Pittsburgh isn’t just a homecoming, it’s a mission. Born and raised in the city, M.J. built a global artistic ...

We are not in a good place. And by we, I mean this country. A country that claims it is the best in the world (the “hottest country in the world,” ...

As winter settles in and the year winds down, there’s no better time to curl up with a book that speaks to the complexity and beauty of queer life. This season’s reading list spans ...

2025 was a year of bold joy and hard-fought resistance for Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community. From City Council to the stage at Allegheny Commons Park West, queer Pittsburgh showed up and showed out. We ...

Lilly Kubit’s world is one of vivid color, found objects, layered meanings, and love. A self-described multidisciplinary artist with roots in Mt. Lebanon, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Kubit creates ...

As queer families across the U.S. continue to grow and diversify, one often-overlooked role is finally getting the support it deserves: queer stepparents or “bonus adults.” A new Pittsburgh-based ...