Neil Ellis Orts

Neil Ellis Orts is a writer living in Houston. His creative writing has appeared in several small press journals and anthologies and his novella, Cary and John is available wherever you order books. He is a frequent contributor to OutSmart.
Art

Memory, Mothers, and Home

Dancer and choreographer Jasmine Hearn explores family lineages.

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Arts & Entertainment

Bam! Pow! Save Democracy Now!

6 Degrees Dance fights back with Pop Demo.

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Arts & Entertainment

A Look Behind the Lines

Even though director Vivian Kleiman had read comics as a kid, she didn’t have much knowledge of the medium beyond…

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Features

Loving Leadership

Pastor Mak Kneebone is at the helm of a queer-affirming congregation in Spring.

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Asian American and Pacific Islanders

Artist Apparel

Zach Paugh helps bring clothing to life onstage.

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Front Page News

Kindred Celebrates 100 Years in Montrose

Former and current pastors, including Rev. Ashley Dellagiacoma, discuss the LGBTQ-affirming congregation's history.

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Features

Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church Celebrates 50 Years

Look back at the history of the LGBTQ-affirming congregation.

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Lifestyle

A Queer-Affirming Spiritual Home for Houston Students

Reverend Charles Graves IV spreads positive religious messages at local colleges.

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Art

Written in the Stars

Sebastian Gomez de la Torre’s OutSmart Zodiac series is inspired by queer literary, visual, and performing-arts figures.

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Arts & Entertainment

Superman and Robin Come Out. Queer Fans Respond.

DC Comics introduces two bisexual superheroes.

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