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Her ex left her bruised and in shock. Her attempts at justice illuminate the struggle to prosecute partner rape allegations.

Her ex left her bruised and in shock. Her attempts at justice illuminate the struggle to prosecute partner rape allegations.

by Alexandra Ross September 15, 2023September 18, 2023

‘Is it hard to be blind?’ What I want people to know about my journey, history and where we go from here.

‘Is it hard to be blind?’ What I want people to know about my journey, history and where we go from here.

by First-person essay by Sally Hobart Alexander August 11, 2023August 10, 2023

Uncovering Pittsburgh’s long-hidden Asian American history made me feel at home — and I learned I wasn’t alone

Uncovering Pittsburgh’s long-hidden Asian American history made me feel at home — and I learned I wasn’t alone

by First-person essay by Lena Chen July 28, 2023July 30, 2023

I’ve seen Black mothers talk about ‘loss like it’s grocery shopping,’ and I’m dedicating myself to uplifting them

I’ve seen Black mothers talk about ‘loss like it’s grocery shopping,’ and I’m dedicating myself to uplifting them

by First-person essay by Amber Edmunds July 14, 2023July 12, 2023

Devastating or overdue? Echoes from Roe v. Wade’s end range from relief to sterilization.

Devastating or overdue? Echoes from Roe v. Wade’s end range from relief to sterilization.

by PublicSource June 23, 2023June 24, 2023

A year after Roe’s end, Pittsburgh’s abortion clinics still contend with out-of-state influx

A year after Roe’s end, Pittsburgh’s abortion clinics still contend with out-of-state influx

by Alexandra Ross and Elizabeth Szeto June 22, 2023June 22, 2023

Fox Chapel Pride: Would my teenage self have believed it was possible?

Fox Chapel Pride: Would my teenage self have believed it was possible?

by Todd Feiler June 16, 2023June 26, 2023

A year later: What has the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that overturned Roe v. Wade changed about your life?

A year later: What has the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that overturned Roe v. Wade changed about your life?

by PublicSource June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

After a decade spent talking about mental health in schools, I felt like giving up. Instead, I’m giving more.

After a decade spent talking about mental health in schools, I felt like giving up. Instead, I’m giving more.

by First-person essay by Jordan Corcoran June 2, 2023June 1, 2023

I learned how to pull a trigger, and the same lessons are crucial to addressing gun violence

I learned how to pull a trigger, and the same lessons are crucial to addressing gun violence

by First-person essay by Kalilah Stein May 26, 2023May 28, 2023

We, the youth, mapped our feelings as we lived our lives in Homewood. The city must do better for our neighborhood.

We, the youth, mapped our feelings as we lived our lives in Homewood. The city must do better for our neighborhood.

by The SPIN Project Youth Research Advisory Board May 19, 2023May 20, 2023

What’s a drag show like? A Millvale event had a prom vibe plus ‘overwhelming acceptance.’

What’s a drag show like? A Millvale event had a prom vibe plus ‘overwhelming acceptance.’

by Amaya Lobato May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

At Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, new Artistic Director Adam McKinney seeks to create a space for everyone in dance

At Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, new Artistic Director Adam McKinney seeks to create a space for everyone in dance

by Meg St-Esprit May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

‘I’m living a life I never knew I was supposed to live.’ Pittsburgh’s trans community embraced ‘radical optimism’ in the face of opposition.

‘I’m living a life I never knew I was supposed to live.’ Pittsburgh’s trans community embraced ‘radical optimism’ in the face of opposition.

by Amaya Lobato May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

‘I put my fighting gloves on a lot faster.’ How understanding foster parents may mean ‘life or death’ for trans kids.

‘I put my fighting gloves on a lot faster.’ How understanding foster parents may mean ‘life or death’ for trans kids.

by Meg St-Esprit April 21, 2023May 1, 2023

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