Month: September 2026
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 […]
(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 […]