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THE
ROWING
MACHINE

David Alviar on his
record-setting journey

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Salvation Army
Opens Doors
to Homeless
LGBTQ Youth

Christian charity
partners with
Tony's Place

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Letting Her
(Body)Guard Down

Deborah Cox talks LGBTQ rights
before tackling Whitney Houston
role in Hobby Center production.

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News

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Anti-Gay Bigot Roy Moore Heads to Runoff in U.S. Senate Race

Ten Commandments judge faces Trump-backed GOP incumbent Luther Strange in September.

On August 17, 2017

Gwynevere Song of Texas Becomes 17th Trans Person Killed This Year in U.S.
August 16, 2017

Spring Woman Demands Investigation After Son Died At Gay Democratic Donor's Home
August 16, 2017

BREAKING: Authorities Arrest 2nd Suspect in Gay Dating App Murders
August 16, 2017

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Features

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LGBTQ Bands March into Houston

Bayou City to host national conference over Labor Day weekend.

On 03 Aug 2017

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Cyndi Lauper Takes a ‘Detour’

LGBTQ icon reflects on decades of advocacy ahead of her Sugar Land appearance.

On 03 Aug 2017

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A League of Their Own

Houston’s gay softball pioneers head to World Series with Diamond Divas.

On 02 Aug 2017

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Gay Rower David Alviar Reflects On His Record-Setting Journey

Houstonian had to overcome homophobia to carry his boyfriend's engagement ring across the Atlantic.

On 01 Aug 2017

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Arts and Entertainment

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Out Broadway Actor, Meditation Teacher Mark Price Returns to Houston for 'The 39 Steps'

As a teenager growing up in Houston, Mark Price went to midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture...

On August 21, 2017

Houston's Ensemble Theatre to Honor Gay Philanthropist Reginald Van Lee
August 18, 2017

The Great Work Begins Again: ‘Angels in America’ Revival Comes to River Oaks Theatre
August 10, 2017

LGBTQ Playlist: Sia, Barry Manilow, Perfume Genius, Palehound, and More
August 4, 2017

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Community

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LGBTQ Kickball League Begins Play In Houston

Nick London has loved both baseball and soccer since he was a child.

On August 2, 2017

"The Need is Still There": PWA Holiday Charities Hosts "Christmas in July" on Sunday
July 28, 2017

"She Nurtured All of Us and Never Wanted to Toot Her Own Horn"
July 18, 2017

LGBT-Owned iLuckyDog Pet Resort Set To Open In Katy
June 15, 2017

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Food And Drink

Rarefied Rolls: A Guide to Houston’s Most Exotic Sushi
August 4, 2017
Fighting Famine with Feast
August 1, 2017
Peculiar Patties
July 7, 2017
The Rainbow Lodge’s Secret Recipe
July 6, 2017

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OutSmart Photo Gallery

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Scenes from Equality Texas' Sunday Funday at Eureka Heights Brew Co.

Equality Texas hosted Sunday Funday at Eureka Heights Brew Co. on Sunday, Aug. 13.

On August 15, 2017

Scenes from White Linen Night in the Heights
August 7, 2017

Scenes from the Montrose Softball League's 2017 Awards Banquet at Neon Boots
August 1, 2017

Scenes from the Harris County Democratic Party's LGBTQ Pride Celebration at Hamburger Mary's
July 25, 2017

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OutSmart Wedding Guide

Weathering the Storms
August 4, 2017
Making Herstory
August 2, 2017
Not Just Puppy Love
July 8, 2017
Love at First Scent
July 7, 2017
24-Year Courtship Had Legs from the Start
June 8, 2017

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LeftOut by Susan Bankston

Susan Bankston: 13 Ways Donald Trump Is Worse Than Fire Ants
August 2, 2017
Phallus Fallacy: Guns, Genitalia, and the Texas GOP
July 5, 2017
The Texas Legislature Is A Stepping Stone Of Stupidity
June 5, 2017

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Ask Dr. Laura

Ask Dr. Laura: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
August 3, 2017
Ask Dr. Laura: The Truth About Lesbians And 'Scissoring'
June 29, 2017
Ask Dr. Laura: Trans Men Should Look Beyond Gay Dating Outlets
June 6, 2017
Ask Dr. Laura: The Fluidity Of Sexuality, And Tips For A Successful Open Relationship
May 4, 2017
Ask Dr. Laura: Gettin' Kinky and PrEP
April 1, 2017

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Astrocast by Lilly Roddy

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August 2017 Horoscope: Total Eclipses of the Heart

With both lunar and solar eclipses, this is shaping up to be one astrologically wild month.

On 01 Aug 2017

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July 2017 Horoscope: Full Moon Fever

Take advantage of the 9th’s Full Moon and start new projects you’ve been itching to begin.

On 05 Jul 2017

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Health and Wellness

Project LEAP: The Nation’s Premier HIV Advocacy Training Program is Now Recruiting Participants
February 1, 2017
Age and Ambition: Great Health Looks Good on Everyone—Regardless of Age
January 1, 2017
Planned Parenthood Provides a Non-judgmental Place for Healthcare
December 19, 2016
2017 Brings Continued Progress on LGBTQ Health
December 5, 2016
The Value of Treatment as Prevention in The Fight to End HIV
November 30, 2016

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MoneySmart by Grace S. Yung

How to Enhance Your Charitable Giving
August 4, 2017
Don’t Let Healthcare Costs Ruin Your Retirement
July 10, 2017
Planning an Overseas Trip?
June 4, 2017

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