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Chicago's monthly LGBTQ Magazine
Web articles.
You'll find all of our articles in our magazine, but occasionally We'll add a few of our favorites online to view in digital format. We'll also post some online exclusive articles as well.
So keep checking back, you'll never know what you'll find.
Nobody Moved
Chapter Four: After I graduated high school, I moved to Columbia, Missouri for college. I thought I was going to figure it out there....
2 days ago5 min read
Devon Michael Sedrick Confronts Toxicity with Cheeky New Anthem“You Suck”
Photo By Haley Saunders Devon Michael Sedrick is transforming personal pain into empowerment with his bold new single, “You Suck”....
3 days ago3 min read
Interview with Carnal+Exclusive Grant Ducati
Tom Olah: In just four years, you've become one of the most recognizable faces in the industry– what do you think it is about you that's...
3 days ago4 min read
GRAB Martha
Martha WashThe Two-time Grammy Nominee Performs One Night Only at City Winery Chicago Photo By Mike Ruiz Martha Wash is set to captivate...
3 days ago4 min read
“Bad Idea” is a good time: An interview with gay writer Bruce Vilanch
By Gregg Shapiro When it comes to writing, prolific and hilarious gay scribe Bruce Vilanch has just about everybody else beat. His...
3 days ago4 min read
Gay, Sad, and Bad at Jobs
Chapter Three: When I was 16, my parents—mainly my dad—wanted me to get a job. I had stopped working for some reason, though I don’t...
Apr 75 min read
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
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