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The Democratic Field for 2020: Candidates for Days
By Colby Etherton The first Democratic debate is less than two weeks away, and there are so many hopefuls running that NBC (the media sponsor of the debate) has divided
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Make America Goofy Again
By Nancy Ford You know, I’ve been writing this What a World column for almost half of my life. Sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly, sometimes biweekly, since 1988. On average, that
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The Ballad of Peggy and Glenn
By Rena McCain Hello, everyone! I hope today finds you well! I want to share this story about Peggy Kimmel and Glenn Keeling and what our legal system here in
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8 New Songs For Your Summer Playlist
By Chris Azzopardi Taylor Swift is a gay icon on the job! Céline Dion is flying! Katy Perry is not sexualizing buffets! And then, there’s MIKA, your “Ice Cream†man,
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Commentary on returning Pride to Montrose draws mixed reactions
By Johnny Trlica Our recent commentary article “Blood Was Shed on These Streets: It’s time to bring Pride home to Montrose,†drew a wide range of reactions. While there was
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson will produce ‘Stonewall Forever’
By Romeo San Vicente Gay documentary filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz has built a career digging into queer pop culture, exploring how it has shaped the rest of the world. He’s directed
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Loving Loud, For a Good Queer Cause
Dan Reynolds and Tegan Quin talk LGBTQ festival’s third year, leveling the industry playing field and the best kind of straight white man By Chris Azzopardi Imagine Dragons frontman Dan
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5 Reasons Sitting at the Bar Is the Best Way to Dine
By Mikey Rox Booths may be the most popular seating option at restaurants, but dining at the bar has more benefits than you may realize. Here are five. 1. You’ll
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Fine food for the 4th
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Can you believe how fast this year is going? Wow! And another holiday is upon us. When I think of the 4th of July, many
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‘West Side Story’ heats up A.D. Players this summer
West Side Story — the largest show A.D. Players at The George has ever produced — is filling the theater with music, dance and the hope of love this summer.