8 hours agoMember-only27 year old Gender Nonconforming Thaddeus ‘Tad’ Keegan Bradley Killed — Pittsburgh Lesbian CorrespondentsThe body of Thaddeus “Tad” Keegan Bradley was found 9 Sep 2021, in Willits, CA, but identified April 2023. …Gender4 min readGender4 min read
3 days agoMember-only22 Year Old Trans Man Luis Ángel Díaz Castro Killed by Domestic Partner in Puerto Rico — Pittsburgh Lesbian CorrespondentsLuis Ángel Díaz Castro was killed 12 Aug 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico by his ex-domestic partner. Luis identified as a Latino trans man and lived in the El Trébol residential complex, in Río Piedras. His mother reported him missing, she hadn’t seen him since the Monday before. She…Transgender4 min readTransgender4 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyWhat Is The Key to Getting Myself Home Again? — Pittsburgh Lesbian CorrespondentsWhat Is The Key to Getting Myself Home Again? After five weeks have passed, I’m thinking a little more down the road including finding the key to go back home. So many of my rights and liberties were taken from me or violated that I am determined to lean into every right I can, cling tightly, and keep my…Keys4 min readKeys4 min read
Sep 26Member-onlySupport LGBTQ blogger in need of legal aid!, organized by Melissa Alcorn-FerryHi, My name is Melissa and my grad school friend Sue needs your help! A beloved and respected LGBTQ blogger based in Pittsburgh needs support with legal fees in an unexpected court battle to remain safely in her home and continue her advocacy via her award winning blog, Pittsburgh Lesbian…Blog7 min readBlog7 min read
Sep 26Member-only25 year old Trans Man Codii Lawrence Killed — Pittsburgh Lesbian CorrespondentsThe epidemic of anti-trans violence struck close to home with the reported death of 25 year old Dacoda ‘Codii’ Lawrence of Steubenville, Ohio on September 5, 2023 at 3:30 AM. Steubenville is about 40 miles from Pittsburgh. Codii died in nearby Weirton, Brooke County, West Virginia. The Brooke County Sheriff’s…Transgender4 min readTransgender4 min read
Sep 24Member-onlyMy Letter to Senator John Fetterman Regarding Bullying and Disabilities — Pittsburgh Lesbian CorrespondentsDear Senator Fetterman, I am genuinely sorry that you are enduring vicious bullying because of your disability. ‘Because I live in a political environment, I was ridiculed and made fun of because I wasn’t able to process things at times,’ he said as began to tear up in front of…Senate6 min readSenate6 min read
Sep 23Member-onlyNonbinary Black Artist YOKO Killed in New Orleans — Pittsburgh Lesbian CorrespondentsNew Orleans based nonbinary artist YOKO was killed in a hit and run accident on September 19, 2023. They were 30 years old. The non-binary artist was killed Tuesday by a hit-and-run driver in Gentilly. New Orleans police said it happened just before 6 p.m. at Franklin and Fillmore avenues…Nonbinary4 min readNonbinary4 min read
Sep 21Member-onlyBlack Trans Woman Bre’Asia Bankz Shot to Death in ArizonaBre’Asai Bankz was born and raised in Crossett, Arkansas. She moved with her family first to Los Vegas and then to Los Angeles, California. After graduating from Crossett High School, she went on to study at the University of Arkansas and then studied hair styling at Beauty Education. At age…Transgender5 min readTransgender5 min read
Sep 20Member-only32 Year Old Black Trans Woman Charm Wilson Killed in ClevelandCharm Wilson was a 32 year old Black trans woman living in Cleveland. On Thursday September 8, 2023, she was struck and killed by a car in her hometown. The driver was taken into police custody, but there is no word on charges being filed. …Transgender3 min readTransgender3 min read
Sep 20Member-onlyThe Death of Billy Miller Due To Bipolar Depression is Important — Pittsburgh Lesbian CorrespondentsI will always remember Billy Miller, an actor who recently died from suicide while struggling with bipolar depression. He was 43. Miller was an actor, mostly known for his complicated character soap opera roles. Most notably, he played Billy Abbott on The Young & The Restless and then both Jason…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read