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Savage Love My 14-year-old son just came out to me. He has a slightly older boyfriend, and they’re going to the school dance on Saturday night | By Dan Savage

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Art: Urban Romance Bryce Hammond’s solo exhibition at Millenia Gallery opened May 1 | By Rex Thomas

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This Little Underground Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America, this compilation album isn’t just some token charity gesture | By Bao Le-Huu

One for the road Navasota - Will Quinlan and the Diviners | By Bao Le Huu

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Vulcan-ized Abrams owns 'Trek' lock, Spock and barrel | By Steve Schneider

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Loving Hut | Review by by Jessica Bryce Young