Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces the U.S. to acknowledge and evolve from its own international bullying history.

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces the U.S. to acknowledge and evolve from its own international bullying history.
Dear AOQC, What exactly is the gay agenda, and should I be frightened? — Worried Straight Gal in Des Moines Dear Worried Straight, Oh boy, am I tired of answering this one! What a stupid … er, silly … question! We Queer Folk are a community, but that community is made up of individuals, with their own brains and such. I promise, Gay Scouts Honor! We all want different things, and truly, the only thing we can ALL agree on is that we all want equality. Not just for us,…
“Your breasts are like two fawns, like twin fawns of a gazelle….” Sapphira explores finding erotica in the Bible and other surprising places and ways.
Cat Sinclair embraces being old, cantankerous, lesbian, and shamelessly in pursuit of serious but funny answers to any question you may have
Alyson Pearson’s new column aims to “add perspective on how mental health, authenticity, therapy, and the search for self, can mix with the The Real Mainstream’s values of being compassionate, collaborative, and progressive.”
For a cue on how to handle January 6 in classrooms and beyond, history teacher Kent Mick recalls Eisenhower’s stance to support desegregation in 1957.
Ronald and Ines, refugees from Cameroon, are giving Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities and Pastor Rich Hendricks an unexpected holiday lift.
Burlesque pioneer Sapphira expounds on the joys of nudity and offers ideas for how to partake.
Nancy Johnson’s first novel raises a worthy question about lies, despite leaving characters unexplored, writes Cathy Chavez in her new “Off the Shelf” book review.
Even good people need to work on healthy apologies and overcoming defensiveness. Alex Kestrel offers some tips In his new “Starting With You” column on self-investment.