Category Archives: rural

7/16/11 – Pittsburgh Dyke/Trans March

A.C. and T.B. of the QLC ventured westward to dip their toes in a little Pittsburgh radicalism.

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Bedford Pride – A.C.’s Extremely Short and Belated Reportback

Bedford, PA’s first queer pride was, in a word: righteous.  It rained, it shined, our donation jar was robbed by crackheads, and we marched and brandished signs and chants of awesome to a surprisingly receptive audience.  All to a fantastically … Continue reading

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BEDFORD PRIDE – Harvey Milk Day Celebration (May 22, 2011)

In honor of Harvey Milk Day, the Queer Liberation Circle and Justice League – Activate! are holding the first-ever LGBT Pride Celebration in Bedford, Pennsylvania! Bring all your friends, all your rainbow stuff, supportive signs, pots, pans, buckets, acoustic instruments … Continue reading

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“LGBT Organizing in Bedford, PA” – Tom Waters interview

Looking for more info about the QLC? Adalheid Friunt was interviewed by LGBT activist par excellence and all-around awesome person Thomas Waters on February 22, 2011. Topics covered included the background and nature of our group and what Bedford is … Continue reading

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Q: What did the QLC take away from the Town Hall? ————– A: A little bit of info, loads of disillusionment.

Four members of the QLC attended the following event in Pittsburgh on January 27, 2011, and were basically underwhelmed by it. Feedback and extended commentary are below. EVENT INFO (taken from EqualityPA.org): Equality PA, HRC & ACLU Invite you to … Continue reading

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Rural PA gays march in local parade

On October 25, 2010, the Queer Liberation Circle made minor history by marching in the Bedford, Pennsylvania Halloween parade. This marks the very first time that any kind of gay presence made itself known in this area (not surprising for … Continue reading

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