Activism

  • His followers are celebrating while he has rescinded Biden Executive Order 14087 of October 14, 2022. This order lowered prescription drug costs for Americans, and its removal will harm many of his followers who need it. They will realize the impact once they feel the effects. His followers rely more heavily on government programs to…

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  • The Fight is Never Over

    I am seeing defeated posts about the upcoming inauguration of the felon, but this isn’t defeat – it’s another battle. Pete is correct; we don’t have the right to give up. The past is looking to us to step up once again and fight. Since the felon (FOTUS) didn’t have the support of the majority…

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  • Spoiler Alert: This review discusses the film ‘Conclave.’ Last night I saw “Conclave” and thoroughly enjoyed it, considering it one of the best dramas I’ve seen recently. While the film’s strengths are numerous, this review focuses on addressing the controversy surrounding its ending. I typically avoid spoilers and in-depth discussions before watching a film, and…

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  • Lying here this morning, scrolling through posts, I find my mind racing. There is just so much hate being peddled in the world over the most trivial matters. I came across this post that deeply troubled me—a stark comparison of the NYC skyline. The top picture is in black and white, showcasing a building lit…

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  • Today we remember. How do I even begin to put my thoughts together on this in order to write something positive but sincere? It’s hard not to discuss this without grief and feeling an overwhelming sense of loss. We were way too young to lose so many and there was no one but ourselves to…

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  • Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This simple yet profound statement challenges us to live authentically and strive for a better future. It’s about making conscious choices, even when they’re difficult, and standing up for what we believe in, even if we’re alone. We often face the…

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  • Our Voices, Our Power. We’re living in a time where the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ people are under constant attack. Book bans, censorship, and hateful rhetoric are on the rise. But, as artists, we have an incredible power to challenge the status quo and inspire change. Art, in all its forms, has always been…

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  • I was born in 1965 in St. Louis, MO happy, healthy and gay. The world I was born into was a very dangerous place for someone like me. Growing up in the late sixties and seventies wasn’t easy. Back then, being homosexual was often seen as taboo. In some places, it was outright illegal. In…

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  • LGBTQ+ youth face alarming suicide rates, with 39% considering it. Political decisions, victimization, and lack of care contribute to this crisis. Awareness and action are crucial for support.

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  • You know, it’s funny how so many folks were caught off guard by the election results. Personally, yeah, I was let down, no doubt about it. But shocked? Not really. I mean, as a gay man pushing sixty, I’ve pretty much seen it all when it comes to human behavior. Living as a gay man,…

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