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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

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A.I. Presents a Threat to LGBTQIA+ Folks

A corporate brand deems Megan Rapinoe “a risk” because of her pro-trans views

Megan Rapinoe wearing Nike “Protect Trans Kids” T-shirt.

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Jul 15

These Five Bands Broke the Mold

And that’s why I’ve always loved them.

National Steel acoustic guitar flying into a cloud dappled clue sky, from Dire Straits’ “Brothers in Arms” LP cover

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Jul 2

Portland, Oregon Re-Names Plaza After the City’s Most Beloved Drag Performer

Meanwhile, in Tennessee, performing in drag is a criminal offense.

Drag queen Darcelle XV in red dress, costume jewels, and zebra striped hat at Portland’s Keller Fountain, circa 2012

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Jun 29

These Seven Rock Hits Make Me Gag

Really, it’s just a matter of taste and opinion

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Jun 23

The Republican Brain Trust is So Gay!

But beware! These dudes are definitely not on our side.

The Republican Brain Trust is So Gay!

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Jun 18

The Day Kurt Cobain Helped Defeat an Anti-Gay Oregon Ballot Measure

Grunge rockers Nirvana helped save queer Oregonians from being legally categorized as “abnormal, wrong, unnatural, and perverse.”

The Day Kurt Cobain Helped Defeat an Anti-Gay Oregon Ballot Measure

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Jun 14

Pride: Celebrating the Queer MCC Church and Founder Troy Perry

We’re still here, still queer. (Those who would erase us had better get used to it.)

Pride: Celebrating the Queer MCC Church and Founder Troy Perry

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Jun 10

Everything Is Political (including Salsa dancing in a gay bar on “Latin Night”)

How American Centrists conveniently cherrypick what is or isn’t political.

Everything Is Political (including Salsa dancing in a gay bar on “Latin Night”)

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Jun 5

What? Harley-Davidson is Too Gay and Too Woke for MAGA?

A single tweet has put the very symbol of American machismo on the outs again with the Right.

What? Harley-Davidson is Too Gay and Too Woke for MAGA?

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Jun 2

Trump White House Accuses Texas Senate Candidate of Being Trans

James Talarico should get ready to be pummeled by ads linking him to the trans community.

Trump White House Accuses Texas Senate Candidate of Being Trans

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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