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So keep checking back, you'll never know what you'll find.


First Comes Love, Then Comes Pills
Chapter Two: I was eleven years old, playing in my grandparents’ basement—my favorite place in the whole world. It was a wonderland down...
Mar 184 min read


The Torture of Consent
By Larry Olsen Photo by Magnus Hastings Born and raised in suburban Chicago, Queen Sir JET struggled with gender dysmorphia throughout...
Mar 174 min read


Fort Troff’s Underwear Collection is Raw, Real, and Racy
By John Stein In a world where conformity often takes center stage, Fort Troff’s latest underwear collection dares to be different. With...
Mar 172 min read


“Silence” is golden: An interview with Janis Ian
By Gregg Shapiro Singer/songwriter Janis Ian will always have a special place in my heart. Janis was the first artist I ever interviewed...
Mar 178 min read


Love, Cathy: An interview with CathyRichardson of Jefferson Starship
By Gregg Shapiro Photo By Jeff Fay I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Cathy Richardson more than a half dozen times since 1998. The...
Mar 177 min read


Cowsh*t
Chapter One: When my mom introduced my brother and me to anyone, she would always say, “And they are like night and day.” I never...
Mar 75 min read


From Hay Bales to Halsted: Nico Sansegraw's Wild Ride Begins 3.7.2025!
Buckle up, because we’ve got a new guest author who’s about to take you on a ride you won’t forget! Get ready to dive into the first-ever...
Feb 271 min read


Alexander Ananasso stars as Marco in the LGBTQ romance film Sex Love Venice
By Gerard Passaro Alexander Ananasso brings his signature blend of soulful intensity and Italian charm to the role of Marco in the...
Feb 173 min read


Your San Francisco Weekend: Waymo Driverless Taxis and the Iconic Castro
By Bill Malcolm Golden Gate Bridge Francisco, the city by the Bay. The homeless situation has improved, they have a new mayor, and it is...
Feb 174 min read


Her “Lucky” days: An interview with Margaret Cho
By Gregg Shapiro Photo By Nick Spanos The year has just begun, but 2025 is turning out to be a fantastic one for queer multi-hyphenate...
Feb 176 min read


Under the discoball: An interview with FrankDeCaro
By Gregg Shapiro Has there ever been a musical genre more deserving of a glorious coffee table book than disco? In his new book “Disco:...
Feb 178 min read


Wilmot Pride & Ski Day on Sunday, February 9
For 87 seasons, Wilmot Mountain located in Wilmot Wisconsin has been the heart of the heartland, the warm hug on a cold day, the place...
Jan 202 min read


The Stars are Bright, Fernando
Fernando Shines in Exteriors, the captivating LGBTQ film by director Mark Schwab By Paul Hutnick Fernando grew up with dreams of making a...
Jan 204 min read


Into the “Wild and Blue”:An interview with gaywriter Paul Lisicky
By Gregg Shapiro At 81 years old, all-around music legend Joni Mitchell may be more popular and famous now than at any other point in her...
Jan 206 min read


Runyon Canyon, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, andthe WeHo Bar Scene: Walking in L A
(Your WeHo Car Free, Care Free Weekend) By Bill Malcolm I recently visited Southern California and had a fun time. The weather is always...
Jan 205 min read


Brian Falduto Releases Original Holiday Song,“Christmas Solo”
A Jingle for Singles Spending the Holidays Alone Country music crooner Brian Falduto is bringing a fresh and uplifting perspective to...
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Q-Music:Chicago Thenand Now
By Gregg Shapiro Dehd and Friko Photo By Pooneh-Ghana Compared to other big cities, Chicago arrived late to the punk rock scene, but when...
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Flex for a Good Cause Mike Ruiz Unleashes His 2025 Mutts and Muscles Calendar
By Tim Blakenship Once again, Mike Ruiz is combining his love for human and animal beauty with a calendar that’s as compassionate as it...
Dec 16, 20243 min read


For the love ofKathy: An interview with Kathy Griffin
By Gregg Shapiro I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing comedy legend Kathy Griffin a few times over the years, but I think our...
Dec 16, 20249 min read


Motor City Rebound: New Mid Town Food Hall,New Cork Town Hotel, New Bridge to Canada and More
By Bill Malcom Photo Courtesy of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and the Gordie Howe International Bridge project The rebound of the...
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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