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I had a dream!
By Rick Ehrlich I was dozing nicely when… The nicest thoughts and visions suddenly came rushing, quite clearly… It was now all over the news media: Congress had finally realized
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Ernesto Lea Place takes wing in Cirque du Soleil’s bug-eyed ‘OVO’
Cast as Night Butterflies in Cirque du Soleil OVO is an imaginative exploration of the insect world; the pair athletically flutters through mesmerizing feats as key players within the show’s elaborate insect-populated ecosystem.
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LEST WE FORGET
‘Storm of storms,’ a sad September memory By Forest Riggs This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Great Storm that decimated Galveston Island in 1900. That Saturday, September 1,
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Disconnecting the rainbow connection?
Trump’s fight with PBS likely started in 2005 when Sesame Street introduced Donald Grump, a new Muppet who is “a Grouch who has more trash than any other Grouch in the world and often brags to others about it.”
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Remarkably healthy potatoes
One of the best things about potatoes is that they are a great source of fiber, which helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied longer, providing your body with a steady source of sustainable energy.
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Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis
When Davis, at the time a Kentucky county clerk, denied a marriage license to David Ermold and David Moore in 2015, they sued her. And they won. She went to jail for six days and was given a hefty fine.
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A house divided?
The USA is called a “nation of immigrants.” We have people of every skin color, almost every ethnicity on the planet. Probably every religion. Every size and shape. Every persuasion and orientation of nearly any dimension.
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Montrose Star Spotlight
Drag not only helps us feel more confident but also helps many other cisgender men and women who support our community. I love drag because I get to touch the hearts of others, in many different situations, which makes me feel I am living with a purpose!
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LGBTQ+ youth: It’s your turn
We need LGBTQ+ youth to carry the baton now. Participate in and join organizations that advance community causes. Attend rallies. Get involved! Be seen and heard at more places than a parade. Be aware of the policies of the people you vote for.
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DISHING ON THE DISHES
“We have reason to believe you are a homosexual,” his bosses said. They even threatened him if he retaliated. This incident stirred something deep inside Tom and fueled his passion for human rights and respect of dignity, no matter what life or lifestyle.
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The stormy summer of 2025?
Mother Nature ain’t playing. She’s pissed. She’s taken off her chancla and is chasing us through the house with it. Firenadoes (Sharknados’ even deadlier distant cousin) set ablaze Hawaii, California, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, and beyond.
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Tony’s Corner Pocket’s Mykey
I thoroughly enjoy watching the guest have a ball! Laughing, dancing, and singing along with the queens or tipping the dancers. All that happiness is the real payoff.