GENDER & IDENTITY Archives - Page 5 of 13 - Pittsburgh's Public Source

A woman stands by a railing in a library, looking thoughtful. She is surrounded by various bookshelves and signs.

I gained sight at age 36, upending my life. Lessons from a tough Pittsburgh childhood helped me rebuild.

by First-person essay by Olivia Durant August 9, 2024September 24, 2025

A man wearing a green apron examines colorful Swiss chard in a kitchen. Another person in a pink shirt stands in the background near the door.

GENDER & IDENTITY

Immigrant restaurateurs create a buffet of options across Pittsburgh

by Briana Bindus August 5, 2024September 24, 2025

A woman stands against a dark background, illuminated by red lighting, with her arms crossed and wearing a patterned dress.

Abused from childhood to adulthood, I heal through advocacy for other survivors

by First-person essay by Roxanne Epperson July 26, 2024July 28, 2024

A group of elders are pictured from behind each lifting an exercise ball while seated, and attending an exercise class.

Public-service guides

Active aging in Pittsburgh: A guide for staying vibrant and engaged

by Christine Graziano July 9, 2024September 24, 2025

Black and white yearbook photo of a young person with long dark hair and glasses, smiling. "Beacon 1973" is written on the left side. On the right, a group of people.

Stretching the gum band: Rejection in ’70s Pittsburgh steeled me for later success

by First-person essay by Capi Cloud Cohen June 7, 2024June 8, 2024

People gather in front of the City-County Building on June 24 to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn constitutional protection for abortions. (Photo by Clare Sheedy/PublicSource)

ABORTION ACCESS

How the mifepristone case before SCOTUS could affect abortion in Pa.

by Kim Lyons April 20, 2024May 16, 2024

GENDER & IDENTITY

Pushback against trans rights in Pittsburgh area coming from D.C. root

by Jack Walker April 4, 2024April 4, 2024

Four panels showing two children approaching a woman.

GENDER & IDENTITY

Updated: Kayden’s Law, headed for Shapiro’s desk, will alter child custody case calculus

by Meg St-Esprit April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

Grocery store employee flexing muscles while holding grocery bags standing in a store aisle.

Dancing across the checkouts: My brother shows that more people with disabilities can flourish through work

by Venuri SiriwardaneMarch 21, 2024March 24, 2024

PPG, Rosedale Tech encourage women to enter male-dominated careers

by Joyce Gannon March 13, 2024March 14, 2024