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Copy. Paste. Campaign. PA Republicans reintroduced a trans sports ban on Friday that already passed the Senate in 2025. They didn’t change the bill. They changed the timing. Primary election is May 19. This is campaign content, not governance. qburgh.com/pa-republicans…

Disco wasn’t just music. It was queer resistance in heels, sweat, and basslines. Before algorithms, we decided what hit. “A Night at the Disco” honors the dance floors that built everything. qburgh.com/a-night-at-the…

Bright and bold! Allies for Health + Wellbeing lit up Velum Fermentation with their Bright Young People Dance Party, celebrating 12 changemakers shaping Pittsburgh’s future. Check out all the pics! qburgh.com/faces-places-b…

Doctors can legally refuse LGBTQ+ patients in 11 states and it’s already costing lives. New research shows a 28% drop in HIV testing and worsening health outcomes. This is what discrimination looks like in policy. qburgh.com/doctors-can-re…

5M followers. One lawsuit against the president. Zaya Perysian is proudly loud, visible, and not backing down. qburgh.com/zaya-perysian/

A New Generation of Leadership Guides Pittsburgh Black Pride Into Its Next Chapter qburgh.com/new-leadership…

Three generations. One groove. Trans artist Esai Aliquo teams up with her grandfather for "Inherited Groove," a debut EP rooted in jazz, family, and queer creative community. qburgh.com/esai-aliquo/

3 queer headlines you might’ve missed: A trans-led resource center opens in downtown Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Black Pride enters a new era Local arts leadership brings Pride (and millions) to the region More on qburgh.com

Pittsburgh lost a legend. From 1970s nightlife to decades at Lucky’s, Dana Brown helped shape queer Pittsburgh. Rest in power, Dana. qburgh.com/luckys-bartend…

Pittsburgh Pride is facing a major funding gap as corporate sponsors pull back. Organizers warn cuts to performances, programming, and event services may be coming. qburgh.com/pittsburgh-pri…

The country’s largest organization representing doctors is being pressed by Republican attorneys general on health care for trans youth. qburgh.com/gender-affirmi…

April = soft reset energy. This week’s Slay Weekly: Pittsburgh Black Pride’s next chapter, a new Stonewall space, and reminders that growth doesn’t have to be perfect. qburgh.com/slay-weekly-ap…

FedEx interruptions. Roman goddesses. Sauna raves. Just another day in the world of Jessie Ware! We talked queer fans, big vocals and living your most glamorous truth. qburgh.com/jessie-ware/

That “hot daddy” in your party flyer? Babe… he might not exist. AI is flooding queer nightlife promos and flattening our culture in the process. Let’s talk about it. qburgh.com/seven-fingers-…

Hedwig is going back on tour (!!), Gillian Anderson is entering her queer horror era, and Alexander the Great is getting the gay Netflix treatment. Oh, and Julia Fox is falling in love in a climate apocalypse. qburgh.com/hedwig-back-on…

The University of Pittsburgh is researching a once-a-month PrEP pill. Interested? For more information or to see if you are eligible call/text Sherri 412-818-4942 or email sjk91@pitt.edu #pitthivresearch #PrEP

America doesn’t need “saving” from trans people; it needs saving from fascism, voter suppression, and the politicians pushing both. qburgh.com/america-needs-…

Not every rash is harmless. TMVII, a sexually transmissible fungal infection, is showing up in the U.S. and often misdiagnosed. If something looks off, get it checked. No shame, just care. qburgh.com/tmvii-explaine…

New leadership. New energy. Same legacy. Pittsburgh Black Pride names a new generation of board members as it heads into its 31st year. qburgh.com/new-leadership…

April in Pittsburgh is bursting. From drag shows & dance parties to book clubs, skillshares & mutual aid, there’s something for every flavor of LGBTQ+ life. Double-book your life, we support it. qburgh.com/whats-queer-an…