It’s Not Cheating If It’s Allowed

Or: Why I don’t need your sympathy for my open relationship There’s a good reason…

M Uptown Shutters Its Doors, Hopes for a Possible Relaunch

The whirring of ceiling fans in a darkened interior; chairs neatly upturned on tabletops like…

What Comes Next?

As of this moment, I am absolutely ashamed to be an American. Not realizing how…

Make America Debate Again … and Start With Urban Students

Coming from my inner-city community in northwest Aurora, I was fortunate to have Speech &…

On Privilege & How to Use It

These are troubling times, to say the least. Yet, as a white, heterosexual male, things…

2016 Blew, Let’s Talk About It

The day is nearing fast. The countdowns have begun. Holiday music is on the radio.…

Dueling with Depression: Developing Distance

I sometimes imagine depression as pair of opaque lenses nailed directly to my face. Everything…

Next Evolution of the Gay Movement

I don’t understand why so many gay men are mean at events or online. These…

Interview with an Asian-American Trump Supporter

During the presidential primaries, I recall seeing a meme that said, “Everyone I know is…

The Black Magic of Yellow Journalism

I rarely write these, but I’m compelled by what I’m seeing today. Let’s talk. Since…