GENDER & IDENTITY Archives - Page 2 of 13 - Pittsburgh's Public Source

A man in a striped sweater and jeans sits on a wooden chair next to a table with a blue and white vase of red flowers, against a wood-paneled wall and red velvet-covered display.

Cuts in funds for HIV services threaten medication access, outreach

by Venuri Siriwardane November 12, 2025November 18, 2025

Three older adults sit around a table reading documents and taking notes in a well-lit room with artwork, books and plants.

A writers club for older adults soothed my grief as we’ve ‘ranted, raved and wrangled’ with aging

by First-person essay by Mary Schinhofen November 7, 2025November 9, 2025

A group of people of various ages and backgrounds pose together indoors, some seated on chairs and couches, others standing behind them, in a brightly lit room with large windows.

Community storytelling

From Pittsburgh’s towers to Kabul’s airport and a Nepali dance class in North Dakota, teens give voice to diversity

by First-person essay via Sharing Our Story October 31, 2025November 1, 2025

A young person holds a sign reading "We [heart] Trans Kids" at a public demonstration, surrounded by a diverse group of people, some holding additional signs.

Parents to UPMC: Tell us whether you’re giving our trans kids’ records to the feds

by Tory Basile September 24, 2025September 28, 2025

Two people lie on the ground holding hands; one holds a small transgender pride flag. Both appear calm, and one person wears a face mask and glasses.

Pittsburgh families struggle to find gender-affirming care as providers follow UPMC’s lead

by Ember Duke September 15, 2025

Three police officers wearing tactical gear and face coverings walk next to a large blue dumpster on a paved outdoor surface.

ICE, immigration and local response

ICE returns to Emiliano’s restaurants, detains 16 workers after aborted June sting

by Quinn Glabicki August 7, 2025October 8, 2025

Six people sit around a round table in an office, some with laptops open, engaged in discussion. The room has small plants on the wall and windows with frosted glass.

Rape crisis centers in Pa. say flat funding threatens survivor support

by Ember Duke July 21, 2025October 6, 2025

A woman in a floral dress sits on a white blanket in a park, holding a notebook, with green grass and trees in the background.

I left Pittsburgh seeking growth as a Black professional. Then I came home and found what I was looking for.

by First-person essay by Maia Williams July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

A young person holds a sign reading "We [heart] Trans Kids" at a public demonstration, surrounded by a diverse group of people, some holding additional signs.

City leaders and health care workers rally against gender-affirming care cuts at UPMC

by Caleb Kaufman June 29, 2025July 16, 2025

Growing list of UPMC staff urge reconsideration of youth gender care cuts

by Amber Frantz June 20, 2025June 26, 2025