lgbtq Archives - The Pitt News

Editorial | Anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is killing people

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 27, 2022

LGBTQ+ people are gaining more recognition and representation in the general public and media, yet they still face discrimination, harassment and even death as the Club Q shooting demonstrated once again.

Pitt Rainbow Alliance drag show celebrates LGBTQ+ self-expression, art

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • November 14, 2022

Pitt’s Rainbow Alliance hosted a student drag show in the WPU Assembly Room on Saturday night. The event showcased the talents of both experienced and first-time student drag performers.

Safe spaces and gender-neutral restrooms: Pitt students reflect on LGBTQ resources after top ranking

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022

Best Colleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, named Pitt number 20 in its ranking of best colleges for LGBTQ+ students in 2022. While students are aware of the steps Pitt has taken to become more inclusive, many feel that there’s room for improvement.

Editorial | Corporations should care about LGBTQ+ people beyond just Pride Month

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 9, 2022

Many corporations say they support LGBTQ+ pride, but their words do not reflect their actions during the rest of the year.

Editorial | Our most anticipated Pride events happening in Pittsburgh

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 31, 2022

Here are the Pride events happening locally that we are most looking forward to.

Satire | ‘Don’t Say Gay’ is really effective legislation

By Paige Wasserman, Staff Columnist • March 29, 2022

The “Parental Rights in Education” bill in Florida is definitely going to turn would-be queer youth into country-loving heterosexuals.

Editorial | Florida is the ‘freedom’ state restricting rights

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 1, 2022

Florida Republicans shouldn’t paint themselves as fighters for the “freedom” state, as they approve and pass more and more laws that prohibit people from living their authentic lives.

‘Our systems are broken’: Panel discusses LGBTQIA+ health equity

By Katie Cassidy, Staff Writer • November 12, 2021

Pitt Public Health’s Student Government Association hosted an LGBTQIA+ health equity panel Thursday evening, consisting of four health care professionals offering their insight and opinions on health equity for the LGBTQIA+ community.

‘Stop talking and act’: Panelists discuss ways to protect, support trans people

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • July 29, 2021

Pitt hosted the event “To Be Oneself” on Wednesday afternoon, which focused on ways the University can take action to support transgender students, faculty and staff and how everyone can support Pittsburgh’s trans community, specifically trans people of color.

Editorial | It’s not Lil Nas X’s job to cater to homophobes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 29, 2021

It’s not on Lil Nas X to sanitize his art and neatly package it for straight people who might be offended.