By Forest Riggs Galveston has long been known for being home to some very interesting people. The dynamics of these individuals ranges from being well-known, high profiled and “center stage”
Advice to my younger sistahs: Life is short, live your dream. When discouraged, be silent, let the silence guide you. Pick yourself back up and move forward.
Politics/ democracy has deteriorated greatly, due to successive court rulings ending in the “Citizens United” ruling, that corporations can donate UNLIMITED amounts to candidates and our representatives.
The Reflecting Pool, which Trump was in such a hurry to beautify before his big July 4th celebration, will not, in fact, be ready in time for America’s 250th anniversary. So many millions of dollars literally poured down the drain.
“After his victory at [the] UFC Freedom 250 event honoring Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, heavyweight Josh Hokit threw a fist in the air and shouted into a microphone held by podcaster Joe Rogan, ‘And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man! Am I right, America!?’”
Together, they are a powerful force of positivity, credibility, and inclusion able to bring success to the many island projects and programs for which they advocate.
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: One news story not being reported on by the news, is that the president of the United States is mentally unwell. That should be the lead
The past 25 years of making wars and doing dirty tricks all over the world for “democracy"… well, it seems it was mainly to cheat the world in owning, selling, and transporting petroleum to world buyers.
My thoughts on all the anti-trans and anti-drag show rhetoric coming from politicians? It’s all stupid — trying to use us as a cover-up for all the idiotic things going on in this country.
There are more than one hundred million brain cells in our guts. That is the two brains: One in our head and one in our gut.
In honor of Pride 2026, please enjoy this little quiz designed to test your basic understanding of LGBTQA+ history. Knowledge is power.
Addressing community needs through his non-profit org, Open Hands
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