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MYGA | Make the Yuletide Gay Again
By Forest Riggs I say, MYGA! Well, why not? It seems everybody is making something again and stamping it on baseball caps and T-shirts. Too bad the idea has to
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Jodie Foster fights for Prisoner 760
By Romeo San Vicente Jodie’s back, fighting for justice. She’s part of the cast of Prisoner 760, playing a lawyer defending a man who was detained at Guantanamo Bay detention
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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