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Trek: My Peace Pilgrimage in Search of a Kinder America

Trek: My Peace Pilgrimage in Search of a Kinder America

The diverse, disparate cast of characters one heart-broken 67-year-old musician meets during a 900-mile, 90-day test of will and endurance renews his

2019

Stories

Published in
Prism & Pen

The Most Gifted Gay Rock Star You’ve Never Heard Of

How a potential superstar’s career was derailed by overhype, bad timing, and his honesty about being gay

4h ago

The Most Gifted Gay Rock Star You’ve Never Heard Of

4h ago

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Prism & Pen

Did This Queer Man “Enjoy” Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’? No.

But to be real, this limited series was one of the best and most important shows I’ve seen on TV in years.

Apr 13

Did This Queer Man “Enjoy” Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’? No.

Apr 13

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Prism & Pen

A Look at What Happened When Dusty Springfield Outed Herself

And how far the LGBTQ+ music community has come since then.

Apr 10

A Look at What Happened When Dusty Springfield Outed Herself

Apr 10

Published in
Backyard Church

Expressing Empathy for the Unempathetic

A snarky open letter to a member of the new Christian Right

Apr 3

Expressing Empathy for the Unempathetic

Apr 3

This Is My 200th Medium Article

Some ponderings on publishing 200 pieces in Medium

Mar 31

This Is My 200th Medium Article

Mar 31

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Prism & Pen

This Trans Rocker Is Causing Outrage Among Christian Conservatives

Laura Jane Grace speaks truth to power

Mar 30

This Trans Rocker Is Causing Outrage Among Christian Conservatives

Mar 30

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Prism & Pen

Stop Saying DEI. It’s Really Civil Rights.

We’re here. We’re queer. We will not be silenced. We can no longer allow the Right to weaponize our own terminology.

Mar 23

Stop Saying DEI. It’s Really Civil Rights.

Mar 23

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Backyard Church

Empty Prayers or Faith in Action

Pray. Wait. Trust. Is that really what God calls us to do?

Mar 19

Empty Prayers or Faith in Action

Mar 19

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

For Me, Ketamine Just Might Be The Answer

Chasing off the Demon Dogs of Depression and Anxiety

Mar 13

For Me, Ketamine Just Might Be The Answer

Mar 13

Published in
Prism & Pen

WorldPride 2025 in DC: Karmic Redemption or Karmic Disaster?

This year’s festival could be a test of enormous consequence.

Mar 9

WorldPride 2025 in DC: Karmic Redemption or Karmic Disaster?

Mar 9

Rand Bishop

Rand Bishop

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Bishop's latest book, the semi-autobiographical novel, Long Way Out, is available in e- and print editions through most major online booksellers.

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