May 5The GOP Gives Away The Whole GameThe contemporary Republican Party, that authoritarian entity which gave us Donald Trump, the first former President to be indicted for multiple felonies, revealed their true ideologies this past week, and both politicians who gave voice to them, uttered truths that cannot be spun away, no matter how hard their PR…Lgbtq Rights4 min readLgbtq Rights4 min read
Mar 16Trans Achievers Refute Anti-LGBTQ LegislationIn Arkansas, a deep-red state in the Deep South, a harsh new “bathroom bill” aimed at trans men and women has been placed on the desk of far-right Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders by the Legislature there. The Republican, who signed a bill yesterday sharply restricting gender-affirming medical care for trans…Transgender Rights3 min readTransgender Rights3 min read
Aug 31, 2021Emerging New Caterer Brings The Islands to Your PalateAs people return to the social events that punctuate our lives, like weddings, confirmations, graduations, and even iconic gatherings like Fashion Week, demand is once again growing for quality catering to go with them. In Linden, NJ, a leafy bedroom suburb of New York City, one couple is embarking on…Lifestyle3 min readLifestyle3 min read
Jun 21, 2021Wil Has A WayIn New York City, tomorrow is Primary Day, when the crowded field of candidates vying for Mayor, City Council, and the five borough presidencies (among other offices) gets tighter as voters select those who will make it to the general ballot. For registered Democrats in the Big apple, there’s something…30 Days Of Pride3 min read30 Days Of Pride3 min read
Jun 11, 2021Call Me JoeSometimes, on the journey a gay man takes through life, the trip becomes the destination, and that’s certainly true for Joe Mannetti, an out actor, journalist, and LGBTQ community advocate. Joe, whose exploits have ranged from adult films to mental health outreach work and HIV awareness advocacy, has never sought…30 Days Of Pride3 min read30 Days Of Pride3 min read
Jun 7, 2021Marco Hall: A Life in FashionFashion is so closely identified in modern popular culture with the :GBTQ community, that highlighting its great gay designers seems almost an afterthought. From legends like Gianni Versace and Giorgio Armani to modern trendsetters like Telfar Clemens, there’s one more name that must be added to any pantheon of great…30 Days Of Pride3 min read30 Days Of Pride3 min read
Jun 1, 2021Tym Moss IS Pride Month!You can’t mention LGBTQ Pride Month without including one of its most perennial figures. That’s Tym Moss, actor, vocalist, journalist, producer, and gay New York city icon. Before the pandemic, you could go to Queens Pride and find him singing for the kids on the Main stage. The following week…30 Days Of Pride3 min read30 Days Of Pride3 min read
Mar 27, 2021LGBTQ+ In Arkansas? Your Doctor Can Refuse To Treat YouIn perhaps the most egregious example of the wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation now sweeping the country, Republican Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has signed the deceptively-named Medical Ethics And Diversity Act into law. The measure, which gives doctors, nurses, EMTs, and other medical providers broad discretion to refuse care and treatment…LGBTQ3 min readLGBTQ3 min read
Jan 24, 2021Insurrection Transforms DC— And That’s Profoundly DisturbingPicture it: an incumbent President who loses a fair, free, and legitimate election to his challenger refuses to accept defeat. For weeks, he tries to overturn the outcome in dozens of court cases but gets rebuffed by judges at every turn. Undeterred, the disgruntled leader tries to sway public opinion…Capitol Riot4 min readCapitol Riot4 min read
Jan 21, 2021The Nightmare Is Over. It’s Time To Dream Big Again.Sixty years ago, President John F. Kennedy, inspired by the historic first space flights of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and American Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard, Jr., addressed a joint session of Congress and challenged his countrymen to “achieve the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on…Biden Harris3 min readBiden Harris3 min read