Tequila or THC. Which is worse for you? With all the political turmoil, it’s tempting to numb the “pain” with alcohol or drugs. (We won’t know how usage rates went …
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Let’s face it: The news goes from bad to worse. And while many of the draconian efforts of the new administration will eventually be stopped, that’s not much solace. I’ve …
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A cursory glance at the “dating apps” for gay men and it’s no wonder that STIs and STDs continue to flourish in the Coachella Valley. Every weekend there’s a huge …
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Accolades and admonishment. I’ve gotten both for dipping my toes in the political waters that we are now navigating two weeks into the new administration. We take seriously our charge …
Activism Entertainment Events Gay Pride LGBTQ Self-care Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Jan 27, 2025
“The magic of theatre is how much can you stimulate the mind of the audience, not how many illusions you can create,” said Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah. Our local theatre …
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Not a year goes by that the Red Dress/Dress Red Party helps me to make new “best friends”. And in talking to The Center’s staff at Wednesday’s Center Social that we sponsored, the same …
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Inspiration for my blog comes from many places: An overheard comment at a bar, serious discourse with friends, movies, and of course, Rachel Maddow. As we celebrate MLK Day and …
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A Race to the End! President Biden is working fast and furious to both burnish his image and protect our country as he leaves office. In a wide-ranging interview with …
Activism Charities Events LGBTQ Local Business Movies Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Jan 13, 2025
The “Best of Fest” at the Palm Springs International Film Festival is both a marathon and a sprint. You could spend all day today viewing the top films of the …
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Monday’s From Resilience to Action gathering will take on greater importance after two late-breaking news items. Thursday, the Title IX protections put in place by the Biden administration were overturned by a red …