By Joanie Juster— For the past month, Juneau, Alaska—the only state capital that can only be accessed by air or sea—has been buried under record amounts of snow. Every day…
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis— Late last December, Waco, Texas, Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley filed a federal lawsuit, claiming she had the right to refuse to…
By Bill Lipsky— On March 10, 1778, Gotthold Frederick Enslin became the first soldier to be tried, convicted, and expelled from the Continental Army for “Infamous Crimes” with another serviceman.…
By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet — Glamorous. It’s the one word that describes the feeling that envelops you the moment you walk into the newly reopened Bourbon Steak at…
By Dina Novarr— I’m not sure when I stopped feeling proud to be American. Maybe it was gradual, like roots rotting beneath sturdy timber. Everything looks fine until suddenly the…
By Stella Singer— Now that the new year is upon us, there is a renewed focus for many of us on health-related goals. Start your year right at the farmers’…
By Joanie Juster – What a year it has been. I suspect many of you would join me in saying “goodbye, and good riddance” to 2025, the year our country…
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis – The superb new Slate podcast When We All Get to Heaven tells the story of the pivotal role the San Francisco MCC (Metropolitan…
By Donna Sachet– With so many joyful events and dynamic fundraisers back-to-back and so little time between to catch one’s breath and recap, this issue’s column may seem cursory, but…
By Dr. Bill Lipsky – The Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, the vibrant heart of Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood, is a public square located in the center of Spain’s ancient capitol. Named…
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