Indiana-based publications up for sale
by Chuck Colbert The largest LGBT newspaper in the Southern Midwest is for sale by its founding owner and publisher. In fact, both of Ted Fleischaker’s Indianapolis-based publications, The Word and Up Downtown, are on the market. Fast approaching age 65 next […]
LGBT reporting inspires new book on marriage equality
by Chuck Colbert The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act passed the Illinois House of Representatives on Nov. 5, 2013, and Gov. Pat Quinn signed the measure into law on Nov. 20. That made Illinois the 16th state to get equal marriage […]
LGBT media recognized with 2014 journalism awards
by Chuck ColbertCHICAGO — The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) lauded the winners of its 2014 Excellence in Journalism Awards at the group’s annual convention in Chicago on August 23. A number of the recipients are members from LGBT media. […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know at editor@presspassq.com. ADELANTE, based in Los Angeles, entered its 18th year of publication with its June 2014 issue. DRIVESHAFT, the Columbus, Ohio-based publication of the LAMBDA CAR CLUB INTERNATIONAL, entered its 27th year of […]
Bloggers, journalists and activists make up Netroots Nation
Day-long LGBT Netroots Connect gathering focuses on issues affecting community by Chuck Colbert DETROIT — More than 120 LGBT activists, bloggers, organizations, funders and journalists from across the U.S., Canada and Mexico gathered in Detroit last month for a day-long discussion about […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: Desert Outlook of Palm Springs
by Joe Siegel Geographic coverage area: Palm Springs, Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley, Calif. Year founded: 2012 Staff size and breakdown [writers, sales reps., etc.]: One editor, one sales rep, one designer, four freelance writers per month Physical dimensions of publication: […]
Florida’s Agenda expanding to become a “global resource”
by Chuck Colbert The Florida Agenda has, well, a new agenda. Just as the Wilton Manors, Fla.-based publication and renamed itself as Agenda – Florida Edition, so the media outlet has expanded its distribution to include the cities of Orlando, Miami, Key […]
Missouri has new online LGBT publication
by Chuck Colbert St. Louis recently got a new source of information serving the LGBT community when three men launched #Boom Magazine, a news, advocacy and community publication. Boommagstl.com went live on the web on June 17. CEO, publisher and co-ownerColin Lovett […]
Dallas Voice marks 30th anniversary
by Chuck Colbert The leading LGBT publication for Texas achieved a significant milestone earlier this year when Dallas Voice celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the award-winning weekly newspaper published a commemorative issue chronicling a shared history between Dallas Voice and […]
by Chuck Colbert The editor in chief of Bilerico, one of the nation’s leading LGBT blogs with dozens of contributors, has sounded a warning bell, asking readers and fans for financial support. The hope is that loyal readers will step up to […]