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The Beatles, mechanical bulls, and holiday happenings
By Randall Jobe There is still time to celebrate the holiday season in one of Houston’s diverse theaters. Whether your tastes lean towards comedies, musicals, or dramas, there is something
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The ABC’s of CBD’s
By Rena McCain Happy Weedsday to all of you beautiful people! Did you know that the cannabis plant has more than 85 compounds called cannabinoids? They all collectively provide the
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The Democratic Primary: Muddled in uncertainty
By Colby Etherton Like most primaries, the Democratic primary for the 2020 presidential election has ebbed and flowed, often going through new “phases” — candidates experience a rise and fall.
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We Should All Be Mirandas
| Country queen on being a ‘very proud’ ally, crying with her gay brother at Pride and her queer-loving God By Chris Azzopardi In June, the queen of modern country
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Trump’s Criminality Exposed: Does it even matter?
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: It’s like screaming, “Red light! Red light! Red light!†and the driver floors the accelerator. With a riveting three days of testimony before the U.S. House
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PFLAG Houston to celebrate holidays with social
By Janice Anderson Thanksgiving week marks the time of year when your calendar fills up with holiday happenings. So, get out your pen to mark your calendar because PFLAG Houston’s
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Reasons to Eat Out This Year For Your Holiday Suppers
By Mikey Rox Spending time with family stuffing your face is grand – until it isn’t. Ditch the drama this holiday season and eat out for a happier holiday. 1.
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Trans Power
| The lead organizer of the first National Trans Visibility March on DC urges action by HIV advocates in 2020. By Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. Marissa Miller was the lead
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Leftovers to make you thankful
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Well, the holidays we’ve been waiting on are here, like it or not. My store’s employee, Big Gay Al, took down Halloween decorations and instantly
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Tacodeli’s ‘Austinity’ delights Houston
By Jim Ayres There’s a lot to love about Austin. A blue oasis in the heart of Texas (though I think the oasis is expanding this way, too). And, of
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The Johns
By Chris Azzopardi ‘Polyester’ John Waters staged a live chicken decapitation for his 1969 debut feature Mondo Trasho. In the following year’s Multiple Maniacs, he made anal sex with rosary
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The Dickens, you say!
By Forest Riggs Forget about all of Turkey Day’s rich foods and the celebratory drinks. From cornbread stuffing to pumpkin and sweet potato pie, slabs of pecan pie and loads