Journalist groups speak out against media consolidation
by Joe Siegel The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) recently issued an open letter over fears of how media consolidation will affect local outlets and community voices. The letter is entitled, “Don’t let news consolidation silence local voices: A joint statement […]
Publishers, editors look back on 2025, ahead to 2026
by Joe Siegel Last year was a tumultuous one for the United States and its LGBTQ community. State legislatures, emboldened by an right-wing populist presidential administration, launched a relentless attack on civl and human rights. The rollback of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) […]
Renee Good’s death by ICE a story for LGBTQ media
by Joe Siegel The murder of Renee Good by a member of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis has received extensive coverage by LGBTQ media outlets. Lavender Magazine, based in Minneapolis, reported on the Good killing on January 8, citing The […]
Top 10 news stories of 2025: Trump and the nation’s dark turn
by Joe Reberkenny (Joe Reberkenny is a reporter with the Washington Blade, based in the nation’s capital. The following story appeared in the January 2, 2026, issue of the newspaper, and appears here with permission.) President Trump’s anti-LGBTQ agenda dominated national news […]
PGN turns 50 and other milestones for 2026
by Mark Segal (Mark Segal is founder and publisher of Philadelphia Gay News and has won numerous awards for his column “Mark My Words,” including best column by The National Newspaper Association, Society of Professional Journalists, GLAAD, and The National Lesbian and […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
(What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com) BAY AREA REPORTER, based in San Francisco, won several awards from the San Francisco Press Club at the group’s December 9, 2025, gala. The newspaper took third place in […]
HRC’s Municipal Equality Index criticized for overlooking state impacts, rural areas
by Joe Siegel Human Rights Campaign has released its 2025 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), which ranks cities across the country for their support of LGBTQ rights. “This year’s story is one of both breathtaking progress and unwavering persistence,” said Kelley Robinson, president […]
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LGBTQ media use Giving Tuesday as fundraising tool
by Joe Siegel This year’s Giving Tuesday event was a success, according to organizers and LGBTQ media outlets who participated. Giving Tuesday — typically the Tuesday after Thanksgiving — was held last year on December 3. At givingtuesday.org, the group noted, “The […]
LGBTQ outlet part of LA collab to cover ICE raids
by Joe Siegel Six newsrooms across Los Angeles County, including one LGBTQ outlet, formed a collaboration in order to better cover ongoing ICE raids in and around the city. Those outlets are Los Angeles Public Press, Capital B, CALÓ News, L.A. TACO, Capital & Main, and […]
(What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com) BAY AREA REPORTER founding publisher BOB ROSS’ former home, located at the corner of Castro and 20th streets, is being considered by the San Francisco board of supervisors to […]