Wisconsin’s Our Lives office vandalized
by Fred Kuhr Patrick Farabaugh, the publisher of Our Lives Magazine, reported that on May 18 the door of its offices in Madison, Wisc., was smashed in with a rock, an act he said was done “out of intimidation and hate.” “Someone […]
Leather Journal looks to new tool for fundraising
by Fred Kuhr The Leather Journal, a national publication based in Hollywood, Calif., is trying a novel way to raise much-needed funds to keep the publication going. Publisher and editor Dave Rhodes has announced that the publication has joined forces with the […]
FunMaps founder is back with FunTravel Guides
by Joe Siegel Alan Beck, the creator and publisher of FunMaps, the ubiquitous city-specific guides that showcased the best LGBT travel destinations, is back with FunTravel Guides and its accompanying website, funtravelguides.com. FunTravel Guides feature a comprehensive look at popular cities including […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com JOSH BAEZ has been named the HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN’s new vice president of marketing. He previously worked for Viacom Velocity as vice president of marketing operations and strategy. […]
Activist and PGN founder Mark Segal’s history now part of Smithsonian
by Fred Kuhr Mark Segal, the founder and publisher of Philadelphia Gay News (PGN), has spent decades making history as part of the LGBT civil rights movement. But now it’s official. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History received a donation from […]
LA’s The Fight launches San Francisco edition
by Joe Siegel The Fight magazine, based in Los Angeles, launched a San Francisco edition in April. Editor Stanford Altamirano said the expansion to one of the most competitive media markets in the country seemed natural. “The Fight sponsors the Folsom Street […]
Rhode Island’s Options returns
by Joe Siegel Options, Rhode Island’s all-volunteer LGBT newsmagazine, has returned nearly one year after ceasing publication. “Options will be monthly and will be published 10 months a year,” said board chair TC Rogers. “Much of the content will remain the same […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: Camp magazine of Kansas City
Interview with Publisher and Editorial Director John Long by Joe Siegel Geographic coverage area: Greater Kansas City and select cities in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Iowa and Illinois Staff size and breakdown: (writers, editors, designers, etc.) Independent contractors for the positions of editor, […]
GUEST COMMENTARY: It’s official. I’m history.
by Mark Segal (Mark Segal, publisher of Philadelphia Gay News, is the nation’s most-award-winning commentator in LGBT media. His memoir “And Then I Danced, Traveling The Road to LGBT Equality” has been number one on Amazon’s LGBT memoir/biography bestsellers list.) Just saying […]
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com BALTIMORE OUTLOUD celebrated its 16th anniversary in its May 11, 2018, issue. Henry Goldblatt ofEntertainment Weekly DALLAS VOICE entered its 35th year of publication with its May 11, […]