PGN marks 50th anniversary with gala, special coverage
by Fred Kuhr Philadelphia Gay News marked its 50th anniversary with a gala celebration on February 25, 2026, at the National Constitution Center. Guests included Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, local community leaders and a video message from actress […]
From rejection letters to editor of PGN
by Suzi Nash (Suzi Nash is a reporter at Philadelphia Gay News, and Jeremy Rodriguez is its editor. The following interview appeared in the February 18, 2026, issue of the newspaper and is reprinted here with permission.) I assume we’ll be getting […]
A personal reminder of why we do this work
by Jeremy Rodriguez (Jeremy Rodriguez is the editor of Philadelphia Gay News. The following piece appeared in the newspaper’s February 27, 2026, e-newsletter. It appears here with permission.) Earlier this week, we at PGN celebrated the publication’s 50th anniversary. It was a […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
(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 […]
Arrest of journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort condemned as threat to press freedom
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 […]
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Bay Times contributor’s photo showing ICE attack goes viral
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 […]
Streaming hit “Heated Rivalry” heats up interest in LGBTQ sports
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 […]
Top 10 int’l LGBTQ stories of 2025: Trans travel danger depresses World Pride numbers
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 […]
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LGBTQ media cannot be silent when journalists are arrested
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 […]
by Joe Siegel Boston-based LGBTQ publication The Gay and Lesbian Review is undergoing some changes in an effort to reach a younger readership. Richard Schneider Jr., who founded the magazine in 1994, is planning to retire this year. Schneider is currently its […]