September, 2026 News (21 Articles with 7,691 total views)
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Local and Regional News
Tribute to the Legendary Led Zeppelin!
On Friday, October 9, 2026, 8 pm, a fantastic Tribute to Led Zeppelin, Lez Zeppelin, will perform all of your favorite Led Zeppelin songs at the Struthers Library Theatre, Warren, PA. There is no other band like Lez Zeppelin. Since 2004, this all-girl powerhouse quartet has captured the essence, spirit, power and seductiveness of Led Zeppelin both onstage and in the studio becoming a worldwide phenomenon. The band's explosive performances are more of a "channeling" than a tribute. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed Lez Zeppelin -- the all-female quartet known for delivering the most powerful and authentic Led Zeppelin experience and the only band personally endorsed by Jimmy Page, himself, announces a special concert series celebrating the iconic 1976 film and its legendary soundtrack. Join us and experience hits like: "No Quarter," "Dazed and Confused," "Since I've Been Loving You," and the transcendent "Stairway to Heaven" & much more! Catch the next best thing to the original Led Zeppelin - catch Lez Zeppelin's Tribute to Led Zeppelin at the Struthers Library Theatre, Warren, PA, Friday, October 9, 2026, 8 pm!
Investing In Our Community: 2026 LGBT Fund Grant Cycle Opens Sept. 4
The 2026 LGBT Fund grant cycle will open September 4, continuing the Fund's commitment to advancing and uplifting the local LGBTQIA+ community. As the only resource of its kind in Erie County, the LGBT Fund at The Erie Community Foundation invests in organizations working to address community needs.
The deadline for the September 2026 print edition (issue #370) of Erie Gay News is Saturday, August 15, and it will be available on Tuesday, August 25!
For the next Erie Gay News (issue # 370, cover-dated for September 2026), please send in-person and online events, news items, and other info for late August 2026 and beyond by Saturday, August 15. We expect the next edition to come out on Tuesday, August 25.
Erie Gives Day 2026: Support Your Queer Organizations
This Erie Gives Day, you can make a lasting impact by supporting the organizations that work year-round to strengthen, celebrate, and serve the LGBTQIA+ community in our region.
Werner Books Flower Garden Funds Donation to Aging With Pride
Members of Aging with Pride received a pleasant surprise on the first of June when Werner Books and Coffee in the Liberty Plaza announced the proceeds from the flower garden this year would be donated to Aging with Pride. Customers could purchase a flower for $5, then write any positive message on it. These were then displayed around the coffee counter. At their planning meeting on July 26, Anna Lindvay from Werner Books and Coffee presented a check for $500, the money collected from customers and matching funds from Werner's, to Aging with Pride. Funds will be used to support AWP educational and social activities for senior members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Entertainment and Travel
New Obama Presidential Center and Navy Pier Make for a Perfect Windy City Weekend
Chicago has a new must see attraction, the Obama Presidential Center. Located on the south side of the city, it features a museum with sixth floor on the Obama legacy. From the sixth floor, the views of Lake Michigan are stunning! Also nearby is the University of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry. Even if you cannot snag tickets for the museum itself, the grounds are worth a visit.
City of Lakes and Parks: Your Minneapolis Guide
Minneapolis features a great park system (with a chain of lakes), lots of museums and attractions, and a unique regional feel. It's one of the largest metros in the country and is very welcoming to all. Known as the Twin Cities, nearby St. Paul is another option.
Political, Activism and Legal
Equality California Condemns Final CMS Rule Blocking Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Transgender Healthcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 11, 2026 - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized a rule ending federal Medicaid funding for both medically necessary care for transgender youth under 18 and federal Children's Health Insurance Program funding for youth under 19. The rule is scheduled to take effect October 13, 2026:
Lambda Legal Launches "Beyond the Prescription: Why Care Matters," Amplifying Healthcare Provider Voices
(NEW YORK, NY, August 11, 2026) - Lambda Legal today launched Beyond the Prescription: Why Care Matters, a storytelling campaign featuring healthcare providers reflecting on their role in caring for their patients, and the harms of restrictions on medical care for transgender patients. Through audio recordings and photography, the campaign amplifies the voices of medical professionals and puts a human face on what is at stake when politicians, rather than doctors, make medical decisions.
ACLU of Pennsylvania Hosts Leadership Academy for Transgender and Gender Diverse Residents
ERIE, Pa. - On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the ACLU of Pennsylvania will host a leadership academy for transgender and gender-diverse Erie residents and neighboring communities. As attacks on transgender communities intensify, reinforcing the dignity, power, and right of gender-diverse Pennsylvanians to exist freely and safely is more imperative than ever. The academy will offer a vital space for learning, community-building, and strategizing collective action.
Professors Challenge Texas A&M System Over Censorship Policy, Detail Violations of Academic Freedom
HOUSTON - August 4, 2026 - A group of professors filed suit Monday night challenging the Texas A&M University System's new censorship policy that prohibits faculty from discussing certain topics and viewpoints related to race, sexual orientation, and gender.
Health
7 Signs of a High IQ
By Michael Dale Kimmel of Life Beyond Therapy: What is IQ anyway? IQ stands for intelligence quotient: a numerical score from a standardized test that measures human cognitive abilities, including logic, memory, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning.
Blood crisis persists, donors needed now to help protect patient care
[Aug. 10, 2026] - The American Red Cross continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood or platelets amid the ongoing national blood crisis. Just three additional donors at every blood drive could help further stabilize the blood supply and ensure patients continue receiving lifesaving care.
7 steps of premarital skill building
Premarital skill building: what's that? When my clients get engaged, straight couples usually assume that they could benefit from polishing up their relationship/communication skills. Ironically, LGBTQ couples seldom think about this. I guess we haven't (yet) had the cultural support that comes from decades of preparing for successful marriages.
National blood crisis NOW: Immediate need for blood donations
Letters, Columnists and Opinion
The Bible, Ukrainian Soldiers, a Prime Minister and Flags
By Mark Segal of Philadelphia Gay News: So Rob Jetten, the openly gay Prime Minister of the Netherlands, tells me that were it not for people like me, he wouldn't be prime minister
Donald Trump Kissed Putin in Amsterdam
From Mark Segal of Philadelphia Gay News: Jason and I are in Amsterdam for WorldPride, where I'll be appearing at the opening of the International Human Rights Conference. The city has truly rolled out the red carpet-and does it ever know how to celebrate. Every evening there are concerts, parties and cultural events. Madonna, Billy Porter, Conchita Wurst, and what seems like nearly every queen from "RuPaul's Drag Race" are part of the festivities.
Terrorists will never stop Pride
From Mark Segal of Philadelphia Gay News: Last Sunday began like almost every other Sunday. I woke up, poured my first cup of coffee, and did what I've done nearly every morning for the past 50 years in the news business-I started reading the news. I move from source to source to see how the world woke up. That morning, I turned on BBC World News. The lead story stopped me cold.
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