(What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com) AMBUSH, based in New Orleans, entered its 44th year of publication with its February 2, 2026, issue. BAY AREA REPORTER, based in San Francisco, entered its 56th year of […]

by Joe Siegel The January 30 arrest of gay journalist Don Lemon sent shock waves through the American news media. But LGBTQ editors and publishers are remaining steadfast despite the attacks on journalists and press freedom. “Authorities arrested Lemon less than two […]

by Joe Siegel San Francisco Bay Times contributing photographer Jerry Parmer captured an unforgettable image while covering an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest outside a military base last October in Oakland, Calif. A pastor named Jorge Bautista was shot in the […]

by Joe Siegel The hit drama “Heated Rivalry,” featuring two male hockey players in a romantic relationship, has become a surprise hit, inspiring much discussion about openly gay athletes and the way they are covered in the media. “Heated Rivalry” received critical […]

by Michael K. Lavers (Michael K. Lavers is the international news editor of the Washington Blade. The following story appeared in the January 2, 2026, issue of the newspaper, and appears here with permission.) The Trump-Vance administration and its policies had a […]

by Leo Cusimano (Leo Cusimano is publisher of Dallas Voice, and he works with a variety of LGBTQ news and local media organizations. The following piece was first published on February 6, 2026, and is reprinted here with permission.) When journalists are […]