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Barcode’s Kirby James Henderson
Three guys standing there talking about their penis size. Each one said, “Mine is bigger,” and somebody said, “Prove i...
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Saugatuck-Douglas-Fennville; your weekend in the Art Coast of Michigan
Miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, 2 great LGBTQ resorts, and lots of shops and restaurants make Saugatuck-...
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Pride month revealed the hatred and ignorance we still face
Someone should have told these hypocrites that November is officially recognized as National Veterans and Military Fam...
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The mystery of new Iran war
Why such a need to go against Iran? What have they really done against the USA? Nothing. What have they really done ag...
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ROCKETS RED GLARE
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Where is Melania?
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HUNGRY IN AMERICA
In March, the Trump Administration had the USDA cut over a billion dollars in federal funding to food banks, which inc...
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STAR OF THE MONTH: Kofi
Little did we realize that Kofi had replied to the Montrose Star from a hospital bed, having recently had a stroke. Th...
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Time for NATO to Fold Its Tent and Go Home?
By Rick Ehrlich We are told often that NATO is a wonderful, worthwhile organization that keeps the world safe. Smoke a...
