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Mo Cortez to present ‘Intersex 101’ at October meeting
By Mandy Giles I am humbled to serve as the PFLAG Houston president for the 2021-2022 year, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to contribute to a community that
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Tireless advocate of equal rights, Sissy Farenthold dies at 94
By Johnny Trlica On June 25, 1978, a group of about 3,500 gays and lesbians gathered at Houston’s Astro Arena to formulate a plan to move gay rights forward. The
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Stars shine for artist Larry Crawford
By Randall Jobe If you are a collector of celebrity signatures you will be hard pressed to top those of local artist, Larry Crawford. He not only has dozens of
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June and Bora: More than ‘A Letter To Daddy’
By Forest Riggs Galveston’s multi-talented Carly Davin Nation has done it again! After months of writing, acting, directing, and filming, the mash-up film short Whatever Happened to Toddler June on
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Exercise is the devil
“I need to get in shape. If I were murdered right now, my chalk outline would be a circle.†—Anonymous By Randall Jobe Three times a week at 6 a.m.,
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Texas made, Travis Stevens
By Shane Gallagher Travis Stevens is a typical Texas guy. He enjoys all things outdoors, especially kayaking and hiking. During his free time, Travis can usually be found at the
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Random thoughts on drag queens, football, and plague enthusiasts
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: As summer winds down, our attention turns to ideations of cooler weather, men in skin-tight uniforms on the gridiron, and pumpkin spice. (Too soon?) Dunkin’ Donuts
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Two Crises Signal Trouble for the Biden Administration
By Colby Etherton In the early stages of a new administration, most presidents tend to enjoy high public approval ratings. Known as a “honeymoon period,†those initial high marks tend
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The LGBTQ+ Generational Wealth Gap Is a Serious Issue. This Is Why.
By Finbarr Toesland It’s no secret that LGBTQ+ people face a range of financial challenges that heterosexual people simply don’t need to contend with. Less discussed are the effects of
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Welcome autumn with these easy recipes
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Hello, readers! I hope you’ve all made it through summer, and are ready to jump into autumn. How about a new twist on coleslaw