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Island Time’s Chelsie Huffmeister
I was born 7 lbs. 11 oz. My first name has seven letters, and my last name has eleven letters. My lucky numbers!
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White people are ‘very badly treated’ says the Racist-in-Chief
When our president says, “White people were very badly treated,” it’s obvious he has never had to sit isolated in a theatre balcony, or wonder if his medical care was contingent on his skin color, or been restricted from a pool or beach because of a perceived diseased status, and has no idea what it means to be very badly treated.
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The decline of empires. Is America next?
It will not matter whether you are a liberal or conservative, Republican or Democrat, when our American Empire dies; we will all be dirt poor and our country powerless after the fall.
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Julianne McBride, AKA Phoebe Seymour
"It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I’d be a drag queen,” is a hilarious quote by Dolly Parton, who turned 80 last month. With her love for glamour, big hair and over-the-top appearances, she’d have been a fabulous drag queen.
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Happy Heart Day!
Take care of your heart. Watch the foods you eat. Your heart could be given a chance for many more lovely Valentine’s Days with the one you love.
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Deep in the hearts of Galveston
This year, Valentine’s Day falls smack dab in the middle of Mardi Gras, so reservations, accommodations and participation in some events, could be difficult if not arranged beforehand.
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What the AIDS crisis stole from Black gay men
In 2016, I shared my HIV status publicly for the first time. It was imperative that if I were leading and serving a community of Black queer men, I be transparent about my status. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and one of the most rewarding.
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An open letter to 2026
Haters of Puerto Rican super-duper megastar, Bad Bunny because “He’s not even American!” was downright hysterical. We can’t wait to watch his Super Bowl Halftime Show. Bun, please perform entirely in Spanish and grab your crotch a million times.
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Obituaries to wish for in 2026
Commentary: “I’ve never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure,” is a quote often misattributed to Mark Twain but was actually said by famed
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India Sherry
My hope for 2026 is that we can come to the understanding and agreement that we are all like-minded people in the world living for the same thing — peace, love, and acceptance.