David Clarke

David Clarke is a freelance writer contributing arts, entertainment, and culture stories to OutSmart.
Drag

Texas Drag Performers Refuse to Be Silenced

Texas’ SB 12 does not ban drag outright, but critics say its sweeping, unclear definitions could fuel harassment and suppress…

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Houston Pride

Painting Pride at Tony’s Place

After Montrose’s rainbow crosswalks were removed, LGBTQ youth at Tony’s Place proposed a new Pride walkway. The community-painted ramp and…

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Houston Pride

Bering Church’s Rainbow Steps Celebrate Community

Bering Memorial United Church of Christ painted its front steps in rainbow stripes, a public sign of LGBTQ affirmation and…

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Wedding Guide

A Joyful Cancún Celebration for Kelley and Lauren

Kelley Delesandri and Lauren Gamble turned a chance beer-cooler encounter into a joyful long-distance romance that led to a vibrant…

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Art

Beautiful Princess Disorder Brings a Queer, Surreal, and Tender Adventure to Houston

Playwright Kathy Ng’s surreal new comedy Beautiful Princess Disorder brings queer tenderness, cosmic humor, and a boldly imaginative afterlife to…

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Cover Story

Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks Erased, but Pride Endures

When Texas officials ordered Houston’s rainbow crosswalks removed, residents and local leaders fought back with chalk rainbows, defiance, and hope—showing…

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Features

Senator Molly Cook Champions Truth and Representation in Texas

State Senator Molly Cook, the first out queer member of the Texas Senate, embraces visibility, authenticity, and fearless advocacy as…

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Wedding Guide

Brian Klosterboer and Chris Grochowski Celebrate Love and Community

After a chance meeting in 2017, Houston couple Brian Klosterboer and Chris Grochowski built a life filled with love, purpose,…

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Arts & Entertainment

Angels in America Soars Again at Houston’s Rec Room

For the first time in over 30 years, Houston audiences will see Angels in America professionally staged—an ambitious Rec Room…

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Community News

Erasing Color, Erasing Community: Houston’s Rainbow Crosswalks and the Fight for Visibility

Houston’s rainbow crosswalks were created to honor a life lost, not to make a political statement. Now, after Governor Abbott…

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