By Colby Etherton We’re nearly halfway into 2024, and as such, the presidential election is mere months away. In five months, the rematch between President Biden and former president Trump will finally come to a head. Both candidates have agreed to two debates with one another, breaking from tradition as candidates have for decades done
By David-Elijah Nahmod Pat Rocco (1934-2018) was ahead of his time. A gay activist during the days and years before Stonewall, Rocco had the courage to make queer themed films before it was safe to do so. Around 1969 he produced and directed Drifter, a feature length drama about a bisexual hustler. Unable to secure
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By Romeo San Vicente Trans actress and model Hunter Schafer, one of the breakout stars of HBO’s intense teen drama “Euphoria,” is set to shock your summer with the horror film “Cuckoo.” The dark, chaotic thriller from German filmmaker Tilman Singer (2018’s “Luz”) premiered at the Berlin Film Festival to largely positive reviews and
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By Johnny Trlica Commentary: In January of 1992, my sister and her husband were the parents of three young children, the oldest being five. They owned and operated a small machine shop in Pearland, Texas where they led a quiet but contented life. The couple made a doctor’s appointment when my sister became concerned about
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Hello, everyone! Well, spring has definitely sprung, and so have the allergies, right? But spring break is over so let the summer fun begin. I hope we are blessed with a tolerable atmosphere for summer with more parties and more gatherings. I’m bringing you some tasty recipes in this
By Nancy Ford A not-small earthquake hitting Manhattan. A major eclipse darkening most of America. Nationwide, an ominous redux of armed troops confronting college students protesting U.S. involvement in an unwinnable war. 2024 has already proven to be a wham-bam year, although, without many thank-yous, I am except for Tay and Bey both dropping jaw-dropping
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By Johnny Trlica Throughout history, the LGBTQ+ community has been home to many subcultures. One need only look no further than the disco era band, The Village People. The YMCA singers represented the cowboy, leatherman, military, policeman, construction worker, and American Indian gay archetypes, popular at the time. Today’s gay subcultures are even more diverse.
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