Gay vs. Queer debate reignited by NYT op-ed
by Joe Siegel A debate over what words should be used to describe the LGBTQ community continues to stir up strong feelings among publishers and editors. The issue resurfaced after the New York Times published an op-ed by writer Matthew Vines that […]
Q Minnesota rises from the ashes of Lavender Magazine
by Joe Siegel Q Minnesota is a new monthly LGBTQ publication debuting in October. It is published by Gateway Media LLC and founded by four co-founders: Andrea “Andy” Lien (editor-in-chief and publisher), Barry Leavitt (VP, sales and events), Nell Gelhaus (VP, digital […]
Bear Magazine relaunches after three-year hibernation
by Joe Siegel With many LGBTQ publications ceasing publication, it’s notable when one rises from the ashes. But that’s just what has happened with Bear Magazine. The publication is aimed at gay and bisexual men who are or admire “bears,” stocky or heavyset […]
Georgia Voice’s publisher selected for Google News Initiative
by Joe Siegel Rough Draft Atlanta, which owns and operates Atlanta-based Georgia Voice, was one of 12 organizations selected for the second year of the Google News Initiative (GNI) Growth Catalyst Program, an initiative designed to help already successful news organizations achieve […]
Local journalism builds stronger communities
by Mark Segal (Mark Segal is founder and publisher of Philadelphia Gay News and has won numerous awards for his column “Mark My Words.” The following piece, originally published on July 21, 2026, is reprinted here with permission.) Last week I had […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
(What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com) ADELANTE, based in Los Angeles, entered its 30th year of publication with its June 2026 issue. BAY AREA REPORTER, based in San Francisco, announced on July 7, 2026, that […]
America 250 a complicated celebration for LGBTQ media
by Joe Siegel America’s 250th birthday was not ignored by LGBTQ publications, which largely paid tribute to pioneers of the civil rights movement. The Washington Blade even published a “Queering America 250” LGBTQ history magazine. “As the country commemorates 250 years, we wanted […]
Pittsburgh’s QBurgh launches print edition
by Joe Siegel Online publication QBurgh, which serves the LGBTQ community in the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, recently launched a print edition. “We’re intentionally local and unapologetically queer,” explained co-founder Jim Sheppard. “Rather than trying to compete with national LGBTQ+ media, we […]
After 31 years, Minneapolis’ Lavender ceases publication
by Joe Siegel Lavender Magazine, which has served the Minneapolis metropolitan area’s LGBTQ community for 31 years, ceased publication with its June 25, 2026, issue. Barry Leavitt, former vice president of sales and marketing, told Minnesota Public Radio that staff were informed […]
(What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com) AMBUSH MAGAZINE, based in New Orleans, announced the death of its editor-in-chief, FRANCISCO “FRANK” EARL PEREZ. He passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2026, following a sudden […]