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Media mark lesbian mayoral wins in Chicago and Madison
by Joe Siegel Lori Lightfoot made history on April 2 by becoming the first black woman and first openly gay person to hold the office of mayor of Chicago, America’s third largest city. Late results showed Lightfoot, 56, who capitalized on her status as […]
Dems continue to enter prez race, including first openly gay candidate
by Joe Siegel (This is the fourth in a planned series of interviews with local media professionals who have covered candidates as they announce their presidential candidacy.) Pete Buttigieg has made history this month, becoming the first openly gay candidate for president […]
Georgia Voice looks back at logo’s evolution
by Fred Kuhr As it entered its 10th year of publishing, Atlanta-based Georgia Voice unveiled its redesigned logo on March 15. This marks the third time the log has been redesigned its the newspaper’s nine-year history. As part of the anniversary celebration, […]
GUEST COMMENTARY: As your publication changes, so should you
by Patrick Colson-Price (Patrick Colson-Price is the new editor of Atlanta-based George Voice. This editorial originally appeared in the March 14, 2019, issue of the newspaper.) There’s something special about change. From the physical to emotional, the process of transforming your life […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: Q Magazine of Key West, Florida
Interview with Publisher Neil Chamberlain by Joe Siegel Year founded: 2006 Staff size and breakdown: “Pretty much a one man operation. Me, plus three contract workers, two columnists and one photographer.” Key demographics: LGBTQ visitors to Key West and LGBTQ locals Website: www.QKeyWest.com […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
(What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com) THE FIGHT, based in Los Angeles, celebrated its 8th anniversary with its February 2019 issue. G PHILLY, the online LGBTQ news section of PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE, was shut down on […]
LGBTQ Community Survey looking for partners
by Fred Kuhr The 13th Annual LGBTQ Community Survey is coming up fast, and San Francisco-based Community Marketing & Insights (CMI) is looking for community partners for this year’s project. CMI is an LGBTQ market research company founded in 1992. Every year […]
Were we too quick to side with Jussie Smollett?
by Joe Siegel When “Empire” star Jussie Smollett claimed to have been the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime last month in Chicago, LGBTQ media expressed sympathy for the openly gay actor. But now, Smollett has been indicted on 16 […]
Blade cover with Lindsey Graham reignites outing debate
by Joe Siegel The practice of “outing” homophobic politicians and celebrities was widespread in LGBTQ media in the 1990s, but later died out. A recent series of reports about U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) sexual orientation has reignited the debate about outing. […]
by Joe Siegel With a growing number of states making it legal for people to smoke marijuana, LGBTQ media have been providing increased coverage of the issue. The Washington Blade recently launched a regular grouping of stories that run under the heading […]