New year, who dis?! January is absolutely bursting! Whether you're ready to dance the night away at a royal drag showdown, connect at a cozy support group, belt out your favorite karaoke banger, or vogue your way into legendary status, this month has everything your glittery little heart desires. From Pittsburgh to Washington to Morgantown, the calendar is stacked with events for every letter and every mood.

We’ve already told you about Cynthia Erivo’s upcoming stage role in London in Kip Williams’ “Dracula” where she will play 23 different characters. But the queer “Wicked” star has more film work in …

Happy New Year. Maybe. We’ll see! Let’s face it: 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,” one dipshit might say), but is working overtime to prove that we, in fact, are fucking terrible. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about 

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. W…

Sexually transmitted infections have been around for thousands of years – the National Institutes of Health notes that there is evidence of gonorrhea from 3,500 years ago – and can cause significan…

Pennsylvania is among 19 states suing to protect transgender youth from what advocates are calling a cruel and dangerous attack by the federal government. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania joined a multista…

In yet another blow to the Department of Justice's crusade against gender-affirming care, a federal judge in Pittsburgh has firmly shut down efforts to obtain sensitive medical records of transgender minors at UPMC. The ruling came on Christmas Eve. U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon became the latest in a growing list of federal judges to reject the DOJ's subpoena targeting youth receiving gender-affirming care.

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 program, Building Blended Bonds, launched this year to provide virtual coaching and community support for queer adults who are helping raise children they didn’t biologically parent. The program is designed for people who may not hold a traditional “parent” title, but who are showing up with love, care, and responsibility in blended and chosen family structures.

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 poetry and memoir, experimental nonfiction and graphic novels, offering stories that challenge, comfort and celebrate the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ experiences. From Andrea Gibson's final collection of transformative poetry to Nicholas Boggs' sweeping biography of James Baldwin, from Charlie Jane Anders's magical family drama to Sand C.

For Antoni Porowski, conversations about self-care aren’t complete without talking about sex. The “Queer Eye” food-and-wellness expert — who's helped audiences around the world nourish their bodies and minds through vulnerability and a really good vinaigrette — is now helping to destigmatize sexual health through Gilead's Healthysexual campaign. Porowski joins a growing roster of LGBTQ+ public figures who’ve lent their voices to the campaign, including actors Lukas Gage, Julian Walker and Daniel Franzese.

Pittsburgh’s favorite bathhouse and sex-positive queer hub, Club Pittsburgh, just stepped boldly into the digital age with the launch of its brand-new app, CLUBPITT. The app officially dropped on Saturday and is now live in web browsers. CLUBPITT offers a fully functional platform designed to enhance the bathhouse experience for both seasoned regulars and curious newcomers. The app allows users to see who is currently checked in at the Club, RSVP to upcoming events, and plan future visits with ease.

For the first time since 1988, the federal government failed to recognize World AIDS Day officially. This erasure didn’t happen in a vacuum—it followed a series of targeted actions by the current a…

In this episode of Pride Matters, we sit down with Pittsburgh drag royalty, Leia Way LeStat, whose journey from seminary to crowned queen is as fabulous as it is inspiring. From her early days in t…

In a small but vibrant tattoo studio tucked into Pittsburgh’s creative core, Jess Scutella (they/them) is reimagining what it means to wear your identity on your skin. A tattoo artist, multid…

Originally published by our partners at The19th on December 17, 2025. Just ahead of her resignation in January, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene cut a deal to ensure that her signature anti-trans bill w…

Navigating life as an LGBTQ+ Latino in the United States comes with unique struggles. Balancing family expectations and cultural values while facing prejudice and adapting to a new country’s legal landscape can feel overwhelming. For many, finding the right support is crucial for mental and emotional well-being. In this conversation, Víctor Franco, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, discusses why therapy in a person’s native language matters.