Positive Thoughts: Fighting For Our Shot
by Rick Guasco How HIV activists won their fight for inclusion in a major COVID-19 vaccine study Victory came in the form of a tweet posted in the middle of…
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Martha Hample
story and photos by Tricia Dewey When she heard this Focus issue was themed “Sheroes,” Martha Hample said, in typical understated fashion, “I’m not sure entrepreneurs are sheroes.” But in…
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Adapting to Life’s Changes
by Belo Cipriani | photo courtesy of Belo Cipriani Planning for a ResetAs a child, one of my most frustrating moments came when Mario froze mid-jump. Just as I was…
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Someone Has to Throw the First Brick
by Joy Doss Don’t lose this month in rainbow capitalism and unabashed racism because of the privilege of being white while queer. If you aren’t supporting the queer people of…
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Bill Kendall: The Man Who Brought Gay Films to Memphis
by Vincent Astor | photos from the Memphis Public Library Collection edited by Joan Allison and Chris Reeder-Young The late William ‘Bill’ Kendall was no stranger to controversy. In the…
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Meal Prep Saves Cash
story & photos by Phillis Lewis Do you constantly find yourself spending way too much on fast food? Do you lack the energy to prepare meals every day? Do you…
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Ask Allie: Investing in Real, Lasting Self-Care
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer Dear Allie,I think being gay is sort of wearing me out. Every day there’s a new battle. I’m tired. I’m angry. I’m sad. If it’s not…
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Q&A: The Thacker-Rhodes Family
story & photos by Joan Allison (photo above: The Thacker-Rhodes pose with one of their Gypsy Cob horses, Moonshine. Gypsy Cobs were bred to pull the family wagons of the…
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Allysun Wunderland: Everyone’s Favorite Queen
by Robin Beaudoin | photos by Andrew Stanford + Kevin Reed “I don’t have any tragic stories. It’s kind of been idyllic,” says Stephen (Steve) Cossitt, alter-ego of the beloved…
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Country Queer: Brandon Pugh and Delta Sol Farm
story and photos by Chellie Bowman If you’ve ever woken up early Saturday morning, grabbed your reusable tote bag and headed to the Cooper Young Farmer’s Market then you’ve no…
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