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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.
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200 Dangerous Truths About Project 2025, By J. E. Fowlers
The media should talk about this book, but they no longer have the freedom nor the courage to do so. The media are becoming almost useless.
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Wonderous watermelon
Watermelons contain lycopene which is found primarily in red and pink fruits and vegetables. It is a powerful antioxidant, and it is associated with many health benefits including a reduced risk of certain cancers, improved heart health, and enhanced skin protection from UV damage. Still, don’t forget your sunscreen.
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Log Cabin Republicans have blood on their hands
And when LGBTQ+ kids die because they have no one to turn to, those who stood by and did nothing — or worse, applauded these actions — will have blood on their hands.
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Rent Free – A Film by Fernándo Andrés
The fluid dramedy film Rent Free, which premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, which will be available to the masses on June 27, gives us a fresh take on these verities by exploring best friends Ben and Jordan as they try to figure out their lives...
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Barcode’s Kirby James Henderson
Three guys standing there talking about their penis size. Each one said, “Mine is bigger,” and somebody said, “Prove it.”
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Saugatuck-Douglas-Fennville; your weekend in the Art Coast of Michigan
Miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, 2 great LGBTQ resorts, and lots of shops and restaurants make Saugatuck-Douglas-Fennville in Southwest Michigan a great vacation destination.