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LGBTQ Horoscopes June 2-15, 2020

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Y’all have been reading this column since its inception last August. Inceptions are important, as they are the beginning of something *hopefully* special. I’ve always written this column with the intent to entreat you, dear reader, to stop, observe the moment in which you find yourself, and participate in a ritual with your horoscope.  This is not much different from … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Horoscopes June 2-15, 2020

Kicking ASS with Tez Anderson: An Interview

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Tez Anderson has been an advocate for gay rights and HIV survivors since the 1980s; he went public about his HIV status decades before it became routine to do so. He has written for Time, co-written a screenplay with Armistead Maupin, and was a creative consultant for the original Tales of the City television mini-series. Sir Ian McKellen has personally credited Tez with … [Read more...] about Kicking ASS with Tez Anderson: An Interview

The “Official” Dish June 1, 2020: Southern Decadence, Pride, and Open Businesses

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June is Pride month.  In normal times, we would be compiling a list of all the Pride events throughout the Gulf South for our Official Pride Guide.  I would be making a last-minute run to the store to buy more throws for the New Orleans Pride Parade.  Well, as we all know by now, these are not normal times.  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish June 1, 2020: Southern Decadence, Pride, and Open Businesses

COVID-19 Phase One: The Potential Health Impact of Re-Opening

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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is using a phased-in approach to lifting stay-at-home orders which allows some businesses to re-open doors. Public health officials, however, are keeping a watchful eye. Opening too soon could be potentially dangerous with a new disease circulating and no vaccine to protect the public. It’s a difficult balance. Elected officials are under … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Phase One: The Potential Health Impact of Re-Opening

NOAGE Becomes SAGE New Orleans

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I’m pleased to announce that New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders (NOAGE) has become a SAGE affiliate, and will now be known as SAGE New Orleans.  For the first year of this transition, we will actually be known as SAGE New Orleans – NOAGE. We had planned to make this announcement at our annual membership reception last month. Unfortunately, that event had to be … [Read more...] about NOAGE Becomes SAGE New Orleans

Adopting Pets for the Wrong Reasons

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We love our pets. Some of us are obsessed with our “children,” the cats, dogs, and other non-human creatures at home. During this COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine, the desire for a kitten or puppy has blossomed into a kind of obsession on a national level. A number of news reports have told us that people who have never had a pet, now seem desperate to adopt one. But why … [Read more...] about Adopting Pets for the Wrong Reasons

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown Weathers the Coronavirus Shutdown

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Editor's Note: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown Owner Rob Gerhart was recently interviewed by George in the third episode of the Ambush Radio Podcast. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.ambushmag.com/podcast/ New Orleans is known worldwide for its unique cuisine. It boasts over 1,216 restaurants. That is 605 full-service restaurants, 476 quick-service … [Read more...] about Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown Weathers the Coronavirus Shutdown

Trodding the Boards May 19, 2020

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Les Misérables, or The Sun’ll Come Out Tomorrow? Bryce Slocumb and Hannah Rachal of We’ll Meet Again How much have things changed in the past two months since everything shut down? Well, depending on who you are or what you’re asking about, a lot or a little. For, as some places begin to reopen, alas for live theater, it’s turning into a hard knock life. (Hmmm...two Annie … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 19, 2020

OK, So We’re Open: Phase I Louisiana

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I asked someone the other day if he was looking forward to our area “opening up” during Phase One, and if he’d considered what it may mean for him on a personal level. “Well, nothing is happening now,” he responded, “might as well see some life and go down to the Quarter. But I’m kind of really afraid, so I’m not sure.”  I think many people feel similarly. They’re ready … [Read more...] about OK, So We’re Open: Phase I Louisiana