The language of roses and the meaning of color
With the first of February hastily on the way, and Valentine’s Day not far behind it, one color that we tend to see the most, no matter where we go, is red. Two of the most common objects adored in the base color, with pictures displayed throughout advertisements and marketing, are hearts and roses. While…
Students speak out about the removal of LGBTQ+ resources at the College of Charleston
LGBTQ+ students from the College of Charleston are demanding their administration reinstate DEI resources.…
Trump targets LGBTQ+ community, advocating for restrictions on transgender youth and laws that could leave millions ineligible to vote
Trump complimented his peers and guests at the State of the Union Address February…
Durham gay man sentenced for cyber stalking other gay men in Raleigh-Durham
A federal judge recently sentenced David Ryan Winters, age 40, to three years in…
Guess again: an interview with gay singer/songwriter Mike Maimone
Gay singer/songwriter Mike Maimone has a soul-crushing story to tell. What better way to…
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What goes on in a queen’s world?
Squeezed into a closet-sized bathroom in the small apartment they share, drag queens Venus Wyre and Moxxxie Hexxx search through a hundred brushes and containers of makeup as they prepare for a lip-sync battle at Chasers, a local gay bar in Charlotte. Their home is highlighted in pink and neon. A blue wig is pinned…
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SC extends voter registration in response to Hurricane Helene
As a result of issues caused by Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the piedmont area of the state, South Carolina is extending voter registration an extra 7 days to October 14. After Helene left hundreds of thousands without power for days, among the other issues caused, the South Carolina Democratic Party’s lawsuit to extend the registration…
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Our People: Deanna Jones
‘I’m Deanna. I am a person who no longer has secrets, and there are no regrets.’ Credit: Facebook Deanna Jones is a native of Charlotte, though she calls Hillsborough home these days. She’s currently serving as the president of Harmony, the North Carolina LGBTQ+ Allied Chamber of Commerce. Located in Raleigh, the organization prides itself…
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How to vote in North Carolina’s upcoming primary election
It’s that time again – North Carolina voters will head to the polls for the state’s primary election, when political parties choose their nominees for the November general election. State election officials are urging voters to make a plan now – whether they intend to vote early, by mail or on Election Day. The primary…
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