IAPAC president and CEO José M. Zuniga reflects on the current humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and how you can help By Jienna Foster Over the past four weeks, Ukraine has become the focal point of international attention as it pushes back on Russian military aggression while enduring the hardships that war inflicts on combatants and
By Nancy Ford Except for your alligators, hurricanes, and the unfortunate role you played in George W. Bush’s ascension to the White House (remember that? Such kinder, gentler times), we knew Florida as a relatively docile state — one of our country’s most prolific playlands. You were once the land of vitamin C, Disney, NASCAR,
By Randall Jobe All right, damnit, I’ll admit it. In my opinion, I am judgmental to the point of possibly being mistaken for a bitchy queen. I know, hard to believe, right? Many of my “opinions†are not based on Webster’s definition of “careful thought.†Who has time for that? I need about 7-1/2 seconds
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: Not all Republicans are bigots, but if you’re a bigot, you’re most likely a Republican. Bigots, racists, white supremacists, Confederate sympathizers, and neo-Nazis have found a home in today’s GOP. The only difference between current and past party members is that, unlike years ago, they no longer feel a need to
Patti Harrison on being trans in Hollywood, her social media woes and Bowen Yang By Chris Azzopardi There still aren’t enough trans actors in Hollywood, but at least there’s Patti Harrison. Harrison is currently starring in the big blockbuster rom-com caper “The Lost City,†alongside Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, as the social media manager
By: Meghan Hendley Lopez Founder Nancy Henderek has been ready for the long-awaited three-year arrival of this season’s Dance Salad Festival. Rising to the artistic occasion post-pandemic, Henderek has once again proven her beautiful and thoughtful capabilities to bring together a mix of dance embraced by the innovative choreography and music on April 14, 15,
By Romeo San Vicente Whether you grew up on the Disney Channel — and if you’re under 40 then you basically did — or are old enough and queer enough to spot all the Broadway references on “Schmigadoon!†then you know Dove Cameron. The former “Liv and Maddie†star, who recently came out publicly, has
By Colby Etherton This month, I’ve taken a departure from writing about current affairs to writing about a show I love but, boy, has been quite the snail race this season. RuPaul’s Drag Race continues to expand its popularity into the mainstream, becoming a multi-Emmy winning staple of reality television. There is typically some iteration
What LGBTQ+ people need to know right now about the Russian invasion of Ukraine By Ellen Shanna Knoppow Right now, in Ukraine, transgender people are forced to go without their prescribed hormones. “Pharmacies are out of stock of pretty much everything,†said Lenny Emson, executive director of KyivPride, a non-governmental organization in Ukraine’s capital city.
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Hello to everyone! Do you think spring has sprung? I hope so. So bring on the allergies, right? Spring break is over so let the fun begin. I hope we are returning to a real post-Covid atmosphere for summer with more parties and more gatherings. I’m bringing you some tasty
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