DDG March 2025

PALM SPRINGS
MARCH 2025
Welcome
to Trump
Land
Donald here, sorry to interrupt you YMCA Ladies and
gentlemen, But have we got a new place and believe me,
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frankly, it’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
Folks, if you’re looking for the ultimate challenge,
Diaper Dunes National Park is where you need to be.
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Ah, journalism—once the noble art of delivering
hard-hitting facts, but more often the ancient
practice of yelling political opinions at the
masses through ink-stained fingers. Back in the
1700s-1800s, newspapers weren’t even pretending
to be fair. The Gazette (1789) was basically a
Federalist fan and The National Gazette (1791)
gushed over the everything. Fast forward to
the late 1800s-early 1900s, and we got yellow
journalism, where Pulitzer and Hearst turned the
news into a soap opera, By WWI (1914-1918)
and WWII (1939-1945), newspapers had gone
full propaganda mode, making sure readers knew
exactly who the “bad guys” were—no critical
thinking required.
Then came the 20th with a concept called
“objectivity.” The New York Times slapped on
the slogan “All the News That’s Fit to Print” in
1896, the Associated Press made a business out of
neutral reporting, and the Fairness Doctrine (1949-
1987) told broadcasters to at least pretend to hear
both sides. But, surprise! Big media companies
gobbled up failing independent newspapers,
and neutrality became more of a metric than a
principle.
Now, in 2025, The Washington Post has openly
embraced its bias with the “Two Pillars”
approach—unapologetically championing personal
liberties and free markets. Jeff Bezos himself set
the stage for this shift, prompting the resignations
and a flurry of Twitter meltdowns. Supporters
claim it’s a refreshing dose of honesty, while critics
say it’s just billionaires meddling with the media.
Whether this means more transparent journalism
or just a new brand of curated bias remains to
be seen. Stay tuned—same media circus, new
ringleader.
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Bias Isn’t the Enemy—It’s the Backbone of Honest Journalism
For years, people have been chasing the mythical
unicorn of “objective journalism,” believing that
news should be a cold, unbiased presentation of
facts. But here’s the truth: no journalist, editor,
or publication is truly neutral. And that’s not just
okay—it’s essential. Journalism with integrity
doesn’t mean pretending bias doesn’t exist; it
means being upfront about it, embracing it, and
using it as a foundation for truth rather than a
disguise for manipulation.
Bias, when acknowledged, acts as a built-in filter
for truth. A publication that openly states its
principles—whether conservative, progressive,
libertarian, or otherwise—allows readers to engage
with its perspective honestly. It lays its cards on
the table, saying, “Here’s how we see the world,
and here’s why.” Compare that to the illusion
of neutrality, where a news outlet claims to be
objective while subtly steering narratives through
selective framing, misleading omissions, or
algorithm. That’s not neutrality—that’s deception.
A reader trying to navigate a landscape of hidden
biases ends up being misled, thinking they’re
consuming pure, unbiased truth when, in reality,
they’re just being guided toward a carefully curated
conclusion.
This is why journalism that openly embraces bias
can still uphold truth and integrity. If a newspaper
is upfront about its perspective, readers can engage
critically, debate ideas, and seek out counterpoints
without feeling duped. Honest bias acknowledges
its stance and then delivers facts through that lens,
allowing transparency rather than false impartiality
to guide the conversation. In the end, journalism
doesn’t die because of bias—it thrives when bias
is acknowledged and used responsibly. The real
threat isn’t taking a stand; it’s pretending not to
while pulling the strings behind the scenes.

REPORTER: Adam EMAIL: adamsartexpose@gmail.com ADAMSARTEXPOSE’
ARTISTS OF ALL GENRES
PROTEST TRUMP’S
TYRANNICAL POLICIES
Remember,
Donald Trump is a convicted criminal. Trump’s
policy on immigration and all other aspects of civil
society is an example of hate-mongering
Xenophobia, and avid racism at its worst.
Following World War 1 increasing numbers of
Poles, Greeks, and Italians immigrated to the
United States. Congress passed an emergency
immigration law in 1921 that limited the number
of immigrants allowed in the U.S. based on their
country of birth. This xenophobic overreaction
created a response from songwriter and composer
Cole Porter who wrote a ballet protesting the U.S.
discrimination and vicious attack on immigrants.
This ballet is being revived in this second age of
Trump as a reaction to this distorted, hateful,
immigration policy. This Trump policy falsely
distinguishes innocent people who are in the U.S.
legally seeking asylum from their former country
as opposed to a few people who are seeking
immigration as criminals. Everyone who looks
different or talks with an accent
and does not have a permanent
green card is being detained,
harassed, and sometimes deported
illegally.
insert within the quote
Porter’s ballet “Within The
Quota” is being reinterpreted and
performed as part of activism
in art at universities and theaters
throughout the country. This is
one form of performance art protesting one of
Trump’s numerous illegal policies.
Trump’s attempt to take over as president of the
Kennedy Center elicited protests from many.
Dancers who had performed at the Center
previously performed an interpretive dance of
resistance outside of the complex.
insert dancers at Kennedy Center
Large numbers of musicians internationally
are protesting Trump using their music in the
background for rallies or political events. They
are also composing and performing protest music
against the Trump regime.
Karen Gutfreund an artist, activist, and curator has
assembled a collection of 356 artworks in various
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The Carrot and the Stick
In a small, picturesque seaside village nestled
in the valley of cat-o’-nine-tails, snake spit, and
wildflowers, lived my dear old dad, Eamon. He
was a grizzled and stoic figure, known for his
wisdom and deep connection to the land. Eamon
had spent his entire life tilling the soil, growing
carrots, and nurturing the earth. He also worked
at Raythreon, and his wisdom was born of years
of hard work and a keen understanding of life’s
simple truths.
One bright Sunday morning, a young preacher
named Samuel arrived in the village. A passionate
and educated man, he believed that education and
knowledge were the keys to guiding people toward
a righteous life.
Their paths crossed one afternoon at the village
square, where a lively debate about the values of
morals was taking place. Curious villagers gathered
around to listen to the exchange between the old
man and the young preacher.
“Education is the key to understanding and living
a moral life,” Samuel began, his voice filled with
conviction. “Without knowledge, how can we
discern right from wrong? How can we truly
understand the teachings we hold dear and apply
them to our lives? Ignorance, after all, can lead us
astray.”
Eamon, leaning on his cane, listened intently, a
twinkle in his eye. With a gentle smile, he replied,
“Ah, young Samuel, knowledge is indeed valuable,
but it is wisdom—gained through experience—
that truly guides us. Let me share with you a lesson
I learned from my carrots.”
I earned through experience that taught me the
true value of patience, perseverance, and respect
for the land. They say that those who learn from
life itself often find the greatest success.”
He went on, “One day, a fierce storm swept
through our village and destroyed many of my
crops. I was devastated, but I didn’t give up.
Instead, I adapted and found new ways to nurse
my carrots back to health. That experience taught
me the importance of resilience and humility—
reminding me that when challenges arise, a
practical mind and a willing heart can turn even
the worst setbacks into opportunities to learn and
grow.”
Samuel listened thoughtfully, beginning to see
the old man’s point. Eamon added, “Knowledge
gives us the rules, but wisdom shows us when
and how to apply them. It’s that kind of common
sense—the ability to see the bigger picture and
make moral choices even when times are tough—
that truly lights our way. As the old adage goes,
‘Understanding comes not just from books, but
from living life.’”
The villagers nodded in agreement, appreciating
the clarity of the old man’s insights. Humbled by
Eamon’s words, Samuel finally replied, “You are
right, Eamon. While education and knowledge are
essential, they must be paired with wisdom and
common sense to guide us on the path of a truly
good life.”
The villagers leaned in closer, intrigued by
Eamon’s words, while Samuel, though skeptical,
was curious to hear the old man’s perspective.
Eamon continued, “I’ve spent many years growing
carrots, tending to them with care and patience. I
learned that no matter how much I understood the
science of agriculture, it was the practical wisdom
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Just A Jolly
Here are 10 notable quotes about the free press:
“Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” –
Walter Cronkite.
“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited
without being lost.” – Thomas Jefferson.
“Freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forego.” –
Mahatma Gandhi.
“The first thing dictators do is finish free press, to establish censorship. There is
no doubt that a free press is the first enemy of dictatorship.” – Fidel Castro.
“Freedom of the press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to criticize
and oppose.” – George Orwell.
“The only security of all is in a free press.” – Thomas Jefferson.
“A free press can, of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom,
the press will never be anything but bad.” – Albert Camus.
“When the public’s right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free
speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are
endangered.” – Christopher Dodd.
“We have to uphold a free press and freedom of speech—because, in the end, lies
and misinformation are no match for the truth.” – Barack Obama.
“Flaws and all, I believe the free press is our country’s most important
institution—one I am more than happy to defend.” – William H. McRaven.
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A Free Press
Why don’t unauthorized people talk about the free press? Well, it usually starts with them nervously saying,
“I am not authorized to speak on that.” Then they glance around the room, lower their voice, and continue,
“But if I were, I’d choose my free words very carefully.” Finally, with a sly grin, they add, “That’s also
why I’ve brought someone along who will swear they heard me say exactly what you wanted—just in case!”
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REPORTER: Adam EMAIL: adamsartexpose@gmail.com ADAMSARTEXPOSE’
media from
147 artists
titled “Not
Normal-Art
In The Age
of Trump”.
This is the
second
edition
following
the first which was released at the end of Trump’s
first disastrous presidency. This edition is revised
from the 2020 publication acknowledging the
2024 election and the beginning of another tragic
Trump regime. The featured artists show their
outrage in subjects ranging from immigration,
racism, xenophobia, and Trump’s promotion
of violence and hatred, mistrust of science and
fact misogyny, and narcissism. The artists depict
serious issues but are doing it with a derisive
sense of humor which shows the disrespect of
Trump and the ideologues in his hate-mongering
administration.
Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles statement of how art
can influence society and the future a formative,
quote, “The artworks created in the marring point
of hour history are fervently bold and serve as
proactive visual demonstrations with an aim to
fight more than ever for a humane and just future
for all our people”.
Trump’s attempts to monetize everything was
demonstrated in his attempts to sell copies of his
mug shot from Atlanta, Georgia Regarding his
indictment for attempting to overthrow the 2020
election. An artist exhibited in the “Not Normal”
contributed a watercolor portrait based on his mug
shot only more descriptive of his evil face.
During this second administration of Trump and
Karen Viviano Curator of the La Plaza de
the attempted implementation of the 2025 Project,
the power and influence of art and artists will play
a decisive role in changing our future and saving
democracy from fascism and autocracy.
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Swamp Yankees of
Salt Lick Bay
Before I ended up heah, I retired to a wicked cute
beach cottage on the Atlantic. Reconnectin’ with
my Swamp Yankee roots, ya know? The waves had
this habit, right, they’d come in all majestic-like,
then as they rolled back out, they’d drag pebbles
an’ rocks with ’em, makin’ this tumblin’, rumblin’
sound. Honest to gawd, it sounded like nature was
applaudin’ itself, like, “Hey, look at me, I’m the
ocean, ain’t I wicked awesome?”
When visitors stayed for the night, they often
complained bitterly about the noise at first. Yet by
the next morning, they would claim they’d had the
best sleep of their lives. It was like sleeping in the
arms of the ocean itself.
We, the Swamp Yankees, are known for our
resilience, self-reliance, and profound connection
to the land and sea. Some of us were here even
before the Pilgrims landed in 1620. Many of the
early settlers who followed chose these quiet, rural
communities to call home. Our roots stretch back
to those earliest days of American settlement.
Over generations, our culture has grown its own
distinctive traits: a strong work ethic, frugality, and
an honest, straightforward way of life.
When the waves crash against the rocks or pier,
the sound magnifies, turning into a thunderous
symphony. It’s overwhelming—a powerful roar
that reverberates through the structure. It’s a
testament to the ocean’s sheer force and untamed
majesty. This grand display is both awe-inspiring
and humbling, a constant reminder of nature’s
relentless power. Standing by the ocean, life
becomes strikingly clear. Just like the waves,
sometimes it’s calm and serene; other times, wild
and unpredictable. Yet, no matter what, there’s
beauty in both the highs and the lows.
Look at those waves crashing against the shore.
Each one might seem small on its own, but
together, they shape the coastline, carving new
paths and leaving their lasting mark. It’s much like
our lives. Every decision we make, every moment
we live, contributes to the bigger picture. Though
we may feel like tiny drops in the vast ocean, our
actions ripple outward, creating a meaningful
impact.
And love? Love is the lighthouse in this great
ocean of life. Even in the fiercest storms, when
the waters are rough and the horizon is lost, love
guides us home. It’s not always in grand, sweeping
gestures but in the quiet, everyday moments—the
shared laughter, the comfortable silences, the
simple act of being present. These are the things
that truly anchor us.
As we journey through life, we gather these
moments like treasures washed ashore. We hold
on to the joyful ones, learn from the painful ones,
and continue sailing forward. Because, in the end,
it’s not about how far we travel, but how well we
navigate the journey and who we share it with.
Sometimes, I find myself shouting at the relentless
waves, “Why do you ask so much from me?” And,
as if on cue, the echo replies, “Why do you ask so
little of yourself?” It’s a humbling reminder of a
boy I loved who gave me the strength and courage
to embrace my true self and just be me. The
ocean challenges us, urging us to rise above, push
our boundaries, and become the best versions of
ourselves and maybe being better to each other.
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Gay Binge “Exteriors”
A continuation of the hit Queer Film “Brotherly Lies”
By Tom Tietjen
Fernando steps into the
spotlight in Exteriors, a
queer film by director
Mark Schwab that weaves
together three gay
relationship stories while
exploring the question:
Are coincidences truly
random, or part of a
greater plan?
"There have been many
times when I’ve bumped
into someone I was just
thinking of," Fernando
reflects. “I think it’s proof
we’re all interconnected
and there’s something
bigger at play. You never
know what that moment
might mean eight years
from now."
Exteriors premieres this month on
GayBingeTV.
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Hail to the Queen
Midori Monet is Crowned Miss International Queen USA
By Steven Boyce
For Midori Monet, the
moment she was crowned
Miss International Queen
– USA was nothing short
of surreal. “When I heard
my name, it was an
overwhelming rush of
emotions—shock, joy, and
deep gratitude all at once.
It was the culmination of
years of hard work and
self-belief,” she shares.
Monet views her reign as
a platform for visibility and
empowerment. She is
committed to using her
voice to uplift others and
inspire future generations
of transgender women to
pursue their dreams
fearlessly.
Follow on IG @missinternationalqueenusa
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MARCH 2O25
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Are you prepared?
“In the face of a significant natural or man made
disaster resilience, preparation, and unity become
humanity’s greatest strengths.” Can you Survive?
Play Fallout: Survival 2025
Based on my original RPG game
Title: Fallout: Survival
Setting: The game is set in a post-apocalyptic
world, ravaged by a nuclear war. The oncethriving
cities are now desolate wastelands, and the
survivors must navigate through the ruins to find
resources, allies, and a safe haven.
Objective: Your goal is to survive in this harsh
environment by scavenging for supplies, building
shelters, and forming alliances with other
survivors. Along the way, you’ll face various
challenges, including hostile factions, mutated
creatures, and environmental hazards.
Character Creation: Players can create their own
characters, choosing from different backgrounds,
skills, and attributes. Each character has unique
strengths and weaknesses, which will affect their
ability to survive and thrive in the post-apocalyptic
world.
Gameplay:
Exploration Cards: Traverse the wasteland,
uncover hidden locations, and discover valuable
resources. Each area presents its own set of
dangers and opportunities.
Resource Management Cards: Collect food,
water, medical supplies, and materials to build
and upgrade your shelter. Manage your inventory
wisely to ensure your survival.
Moral Choices Cards: Make difficult decisions
that will affect your character’s morality and the
world around you. Will you be a hero, a villain, or
something in between?
Combat Dice: Engage in tactical combat with
hostile factions and mutated creatures. Use a
variety of weapons and strategies to overcome
your enemies.
Alliances Hit Points: Form alliances with other
survivors, each with their own agendas and skills.
Work together to achieve common goals or betray
them for personal gain.
Quests and Missions Hit Points: Complete
quests and missions to earn rewards, gain
experience, and uncover the story behind the
nuclear war. Your choices will impact the outcome
of the game and the fate of the world.
Key Features:
Dynamic World Game Board: The game world
is constantly changing, with new threats and
opportunities emerging as you progress.
Crafting System Points: Craft weapons, tools,
and other items to aid in your survival. Experiment
with different combinations to create powerful
gear.
Endgame: The ultimate goal is to find a safe
haven where you and your allies can rebuild
society. Along the way, you’ll uncover the truth
behind the nuclear war and make choices that will
shape the future of the world.
MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES
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& HISTORICAL/CULTURAL
ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
AND BEYOND FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (February 25, 2025)
By turning DEI from benefit to curse, corporate
and government friends of many LGBTQ+
organizations have gone from generous to
nonexistent. The community faces uncertainty,
in and out of Florida, in and out of the United
States.
Stonewall National Museum, Archives, &
Library (SNMAL) in Fort Lauderdale is one of
the many critical organizations and institutions
finding itself cut-off from major government,
foundations, and corporate financial support
simply because it is LGBTQ+.
In the past year, more than $100,000 of
SNMAL’s state and federal funding was yanked,
more is expected to dry up as the Executive
Orders and new rules pile up. “We expect that
more than half of the 52- year-old, non-profit’s
operating budget will vanish and significant
funding for programs and exhibits will disappear
as well,” said Stonewall Museum’s President and
CEO Robert Kesten. “These cuts are calculated
attacks, taking aim to destroy the historic pillars
of support of the LGBTQ+ community.”
“As we prepare to celebrate the 55th anniversary
of the first PRIDE March, we are forced to look
at our own community’s survival,” said Kesten.
“We need to rally, come together, reach deep
into our pockets and generously support the
organizations that provide our community with
the information, chutzpah, and materials it needs
to survive and come out stronger on the other
side of this onslaught.”
Despite urgently needing the community’s
continued support, Kesten is increasingly seeing
many who are too uncomfortable to give during
these fraught times. In fact, for the first time,
Stonewall’s fast-approaching March 1, 2025,
‘Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes’ Gala,
has a number of unsold seats remaining. The
Gala has fueled and covered half of SNMAL’s
operating and maintenance costs for the last few
years.
“The time to ensure our history is safe and
explore our collections, is now; the time to come
together and to be part of this one-of-a-kind
entity is now,” added Kesten.
Stonewall National Museum is one of the largest
and most significant LGBTQ+ museums and
archives in the world and has carried the name
Stonewall for more consecutive years than any
other organization in the world. For more than
five decades, SNMAL has fought for equality by
tirelessly releasing powerful messages, hosting
dynamic events, launching a solutions-driven task
force in Washington DC, mobilizing educators in
its national education project, recognizing leaders
and heroes and providing an inexhaustible
historic record of achievements, even in the face
of prejudice and hate. And now, SNMAL is
asking the community it serves to have its back.
“Within our walls live the history and culture of
our people. We are the mortar that ties us to our
past and gives us a sense of
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Who we were, who we are, and
who we will be,” continued
Kessen,
“Silence equals death and we
will not be silenced.”
DDG History 2016
Robert Kesten, Human Rights Advocate, is
President and CEO of Stonewall National
Museum Archives & Library, one of the world’s
largest and most significant institutions of its kind,
celebrating 50+ years of preserving history and
culture in the face of prejudice and hate. Kesten’s
human rights advocacy has taken many forms,
including writing and producing an award winning
documentary on the Holocaust at Concentration
Camps in Poland, working on the Ghanaian
Constitution, coordinating and producing events
leading to Ukrainian independence, producing
events for the first AIDS day treatment center in
the nation, pushing for the decriminalization of
homosexuality in Ukraine (the first Soviet Republic
to do so), challenging book banning, LGBTQIA+
inclusion in schools and navigating anti-LGBTQ
sentiments. Kesten also worked on the West Bank
during the Intifada and was brought into Egypt
and Tunisia during the Arab Spring to try and
establish human rights cities.
Robert Kesten: Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami
Herald, Washington Press, Sun-Sentinel, PBS,
Florida Atlantic University International Human
Rights Symposium, Herald-Tribune, and more
Stonewall National Museum, Archives, &
Library houses millions of pages of records
and materials available to the media, drawing
direct lines from our nation’s history to today.
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Happy Easter in 2025 is on
Sunday, 420
The Easter story is a central
event in the Christian church that
commemorates the resurrection
of Jesus Christ. The Bible states
how Jesus made a triumphal
entry into Jerusalem, and shortly
after, His apostle Judas agreed to
betray Jesus and deliver Him to
the chief priests for thirty silver
pieces. For Christians, Easter is the
remembrance of Christ’s voluntary
death and resurrection to save
humankind from sin and death.
Trans-phobia impacts us all
In Tennessee Williams’ play,
Suddenly Last Summer. (The
screenplay by Gore Vidal - stars
Katherine Hepburn, Elizabeth
Taylor and Montgomery Clift.)
It’s a story about a family secret.
SPOILER ALERT. The main
character, Sebastian Venable, is
homosexual and is murdered while
on a vacation in a particularly
scandalous way. That takes place
in San Sebastian in Spain. And a
portrait of the patron saint hangs in
the Venable home…maybe a copy
of the same one in White Lotus.
Support them everyday not just the
BANNED HISTORY MONTHS.
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7. Palm Springs Pride (November
2025)
8. Santa Cruz Pride (June 2025)
9. Sacramento Pride (June 2025)
10. Santa Barbara Pride (June 2025)
11. Fresno Pride (June 2025)
12. Oakland Pride (September 2025)
13. Eureka Pride (June 2025)
14. Arcata Pride (June 2025)
15. Central Oregon LGBTQIA Winter
PrideFest/Bend Winter Pride (early
March 2025)
16. Orange County Gay Pride (Santa
Ana, date to be confirmed)
17. Southern Oregon Gay Pride
(Ashland, date to be confirmed)
18. Big Bear Lake Pride (date to be
confirmed)
19. San Bernardino Mountains Pride
(date to be confirmed)
20. San Diego LGBT Parade (June
2025)
21. NYC Pride Festival (New York
City, date to be confirmed)
22. Washington D.C. Pride (date to be
confirmed)
23. Portland Pride (date to be
confirmed)
24. Seattle Pride (date to be
confirmed)
25. Vancouver Pride (date to be
confirmed)
26. Victoria Pride (date to be
confirmed)
27. Pacific Mexico Pride (date to be
confirmed)
28. Alaska Pride (date to be
confirmed)
Here are some of the top gay events for
2025:
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Parade (February 14, 2025): One of
the largest and most iconic LGBTQ+
celebrations in the world, featuring
a spectacular parade and week-long
festival.
San Francisco Pride (June 2025): A
grand parade and festival celebrating
the diversity and unity of the LGBTQ+
community.
Los Angeles Pride (June 2025): Held
in West Hollywood, this event includes
the WeHo Pride Parade, Outloud
Music Festival, and a free Pride Street
Fair.
San Diego Pride (July 2025): Known
for its exhilarating festival and parade,
celebrating the diversity and unity of
the LGBTQ+ community.
Rio Gay Pride Parade (March 2025): A
colorful and lively parade celebrating
LGBTQ+ culture in Rio de Janeiro.
New York City Pride (June 2025):
One of the largest Pride events in the
United States, featuring a grand parade
and a week-long festival.
London Pride (June 2025): A vibrant
celebration with a parade, festival, and
various community activities.
Berlin Pride (July 2025): A major
LGBTQ+ event with a parade.
festival, and cultural activities.
Toronto Pride (June 2025): A largescale
celebration with a parade, festival,
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How to get yourself Off
The grid.
Living off the grid can be an exciting and fulfilling
lifestyle if you want independence, self-sufficiency,
or a closer connection to nature. Here are some
key steps to help you get started:
Choose Your Location:
States like Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, and
Vermont are known for being off-grid-friendly
due to lenient building codes, affordable land, and
supportive communities
Energy Independence:
Set up renewable energy sources like solar panels,
wind turbines, or micro-hydro systems to generate
electricity.
Focus on repairable energy-efficient appliances
and reduce overall power consumption.
Water Supply:
Develop a reliable water source such as a well,
rainwater harvesting system, or nearby stream.
Consider water purification systems to ensure safe
drinking water.
Food Self-Sufficiency:
Start a garden and learn to grow fruits and
vegetables. Learn about seasonal crops and
preserving food for the winter.
Consider livestock for eggs, milk, or meat if
desired.
Shelter:
learn to Build or adapt a home designed for
energy efficiency (e.g., passive solar heating, proper
insulation).Many people explore tiny homes, earthsheltered
homes, or yurts for off-grid living.
Waste Management:
Compost organic waste and use eco-friendly septic
systems for gray and blackwater. Minimize waste
production by focusing on reusables and recycling.
Skills & Knowledge:
Learn skills like gardening, basic construction,
mechanical repair, and first aid.
Research survival techniques and how to handle
emergencies when living remotely.
Financial Considerations:
Save up for initial investments in land, supplies,
and equipment. Consider generating income
through remote work, crafts, or farming.
Community & Support:
Join off-grid communities or forums to exchange
knowledge, ideas, and support.
Communal Living?
Communal living involves a group of individuals
or families sharing resources, responsibilities, and
often living spaces. It can range from intentional
communities like co-housing or eco-villages to
informal arrangements among friends or likeminded
individuals.
IC.org
A resource hub for the intentional communities
movement. The Foundation for Intentional
Community (FIC) has over 35 years of partnership
with hundreds of intentional communities
around the world. As a movement, intentional
communities have unfulfilled potential to support
the wellbeing of the people who live in them.
Support each other, support the shift the world
needs towards cooperation, justice, and resilience
People need community. Communities need
people. People and communities meet at
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Welcome!
WORSHIP WITH US IN PERSON
SUNDAYS AT 10 AM
3601 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs
Demuth Community Center
God’s Love &
Good Works.
760.327.3802
www.bloominthedesert.org
WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE
SUNDAYS AT 10 AM
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Mass over Zoom every SUNDAY at 4 PM Pacific.
Call or 442-282-8389 or visit stgilesaltadena.org for more details.
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FRANK MOULTON
AMVETS POST 66
PALM SPRINGS CA.
REVEILLE
February 27, 2025
Reveille is a bugle call, trumpet
call or pipes call most often
associated with the military;
chiefly used to wake military
personnel. The name comes
from réveille (or réveil), the
French word for “wake up”.
The Lord God hath given me
the tongue of the learned, that
I should know how to speak
a word in season to him that
is weary: he p morning by
morning, he wakeneth mine ear
to hear as the learned.(Isaiah 50)
Palm Springs AMVETS
https://www.facebook.
com/groups/
amvetspost66palmsprings
CA LGBTQ Veterans Memorial
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/calgbtqveteransmemorial
To respond to this newsletter
please send your e-mail to:
tomswannhernandez@earthlink.
net
AMVETS Express Reservations:
(760) 832-8712
Please Donate to Shea’s Veteran
Center w
ww.gofundme.com/
SheasVeteranCenter
AMVETS WILL HOLD
A MEETING ON SATURDAY
MARCH 8, 2025
11:30 AM AT
American Legion Hall 400 N.
Belardo Road
Palm Springs CA. 92262
LISA MIDDLETON
TO ATTEND
DIVERSITY DAY PROGRAM
ON MARCH 8
Former Palm Springs City
Council Member Lisa Middleton
is planning to attend our
AMVETS Diversity Day
program. The event is March 8.
Please see the flyer below. Lisa
did a great job while she was on
the city council. She helped us
secure funding to dedicate the
California LGBTQ Veterans
Memorial in Cathedral City. A
few years ago, we honored Lisa
with the “Elected Official of
the Year Award.” Lisa narrowly
lost her bid to become a State
Senator last November. We
hope she runs for elected office
again because she has unique,
transformative leadership skills
that our country needs at this
time.
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AMVETS POST 66
Palm Springs, California
Cordially Invites You to Attend
DIVERSITY DAY
CELEBRATION
HONOR
GUEST SPEAKER
LAURA MEEKS
RETIRED AIR FORCE
MAJOR
B-52 PILOT
TG VETERAN
Saturday March 8, 2025
11:30 AM
American Legion Hall
400 N. Belardo Road
Palm Springs CA. 92262
FREE AND OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
TOM’S 67th Birthday Party
Call Tom Swann Hernandez
at (760) 324-5670
or tomswannhernandez@
earthlink.net
AMVETS DELIVERS CARE
BEARS
TO CATHEDRAL CITY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND SHERIFF
January 24, 2025
Cathedral City Fire Department
32100 Desert Vista Road
Cathedral City, CA. 92234
(760) 770-8200
Mr. Carlos Lopez of American
Veterans (AMVETS) Post 66
in Palm Springs is pleased to
present to your Fire Department
twelve stuffed teddy bears. These
are affectionally called “Care
Bears” and the intent is for your
firemen to give these Care Bears
to young children in distress
during a family emergency. The
Care Bears were initially created
in 1981 by Elena Kucharik
for the greeting card company
American Greetings.
Sincerely,
Tom Swann Hernandez
Founder and Commander
AMVETS DONATES TO
FALLEN HEROES PROJECT
Our Post donated almost
$200 to Lee Wilson’s excellent
organization called the Fallen
Heroes Project. . Our donation
will pay for a vinyl banner that
shows a local resident who was
killed in the Vietnam War. The
banners honor our local war
dead. and are displayed at the
Palm Springs Air Museum on
Memorial Day and in the Palm
Springs Veterans Day Parade.
This is the first time AMVETS
has sponsored one of these
banners. The banner will include
the AMVETS logo.
Freedom” It’s Never Free and It
Always Comes with Sacrifice
American veterans deserve the
best of whatever we have to give
--Tom Swann Hernandez
You must never give up hope,
or give in to discrimination. My
efforts are dedicated to the cause
of freedom for those who come
after me.
Veterans News
FEB 26!
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Department of Veterans Affairs
has temporarily suspended
billions of dollars in planned
contract cuts following concerns
that the move would hurt
critical veterans’ health services,
lawmakers and veterans service
organizations said Wednesday..
Trump slaps soldiers! The
Associated Press has obtained
the full list of 875 affected
contracts, which shows the cuts
would affect everything from
cancer care to the ability to
assess toxic exposure. The list
underscores how the Trump
administration’s approach to
broad spending reductions
has immediate and potentially
unintended consequences,
generating significant concern
not just among Democrats but
also Republican lawmakers.
Trump and Vice President
JD Vance both turned on the
embattled wartime leader during
a remarkably tense exchange
in the Oval Office on Friday,
accusing Zelenskyy of failing to
express sufficient gratitude for
U.S. help to save democracy and
stop invading countries bigger
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In the Heart of a Revolution
Son of a swamp yankee
In the Heart of a Revolution
Hear ye! Hear ye! In the year of our Lord 1776, we
proclaim with fiery passion: The American Revolution hath
birthed a bold and daring democracy, one unlike any the
world hath seen since the
days of ancient grandeur.
These United States
now rise, a beacon of
freedom, casting aside the
chains of monarchy and
aristocracy to establish
a government devoted
to the common people.
Behold the power of
popular sovereignty,
where all authority
floweth from the will
of the people! Let this glorious Revolution echo across the
globe, sparking flames of liberty and inspiring republics far
and wide. God save these United States of
America—and may her light never dim!
Growing up as a true Swamp Yankee in southeastern New
England, Jacob’s life was nothing short of a rough-andtumble
adventure. His world was tangled with wild woods,
salty breezes, and whispers of rebellion echoing through the
tall grass. Every step felt like walking alongside history
itself.
Massachusetts Bay Colony General Court had called for
militia regiments. Theirs was a heritage soaked in resilience
and bravery, and both boys were determined to rise to the
call.
Jacob wasted no time in mastering the art of war—beyond
just his drumsticks. He immersed himself in tactics, maps,
and strategies, leaving many seasoned soldiers in awe of his
skill. For Jacob, it wasn’t just duty—it was destiny.
The day Jacob and Alexander met on the parade ground,
their uniforms hung awkwardly on their wiry frames. Their
youthful energy made up for their lack of stature, and as
the sharp cadence of the drums filled the crisp morning
air, they quickly bonded over shared nerves and unspoken
dreams. That evening in the mess hall, the two found
themselves side by side, balancing plates of stew on a wobbly
wooden bench that seemed better suited for kindling.
“I’m Jacob,” said the boy with a mop of untamed curls and
a grin as mischievous as a fox in a henhouse. He extended
a hand, stew spoon clutched awkwardly in his other.
“What’s your story?”
Alexander hesitated before replying, his accent betraying his
New York roots. “I’m Alexander. New York. And you?”
“Boston,” Jacob replied, leaning in like he was about to
share a secret. “My ma didn’t want me coming. Said I’d get
From the tender age of boyhood, Jacob and his fearless
friend Alexander found themselves caught up in the
stirrings of a nation in turmoil. Too young to officially
join the fray as soldiers, the boys proudly took on the roles
of drummer boys—keepers of the rhythm and bearers of
commands. Little did they know, their beating drums would
someday echo through the pages of history. Jacob knew well
the legacy he inherited, stretching back to 1636 when the
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and knowing, like he understood the risks but was too
stubborn to care.
Little did they know, their bond would outlast the war
drums and carry them through some of the fiercest battles
of the Revolution. Together, they would not only witness
history—they would help shape it. “But someone’s got
to do it, right? We are 18 your and sttrong and full
of...”
When Jacob finally found their assigned bunks,
tucked side by side near the back of the room,
relief flooded him. “Finally, Here,” he whispered
to Alexander, who dropped his bag onto the cot
next to Jacob’s with a tired grin. They settled in,
the noise of the barracks fading into a low hum as
exhaustion claimed most of the boys.
As the night wore on, Jacob became acutely aware
of Alexander’s presence. The heat from his body
seemed to radiate through the thin space between
their bunks, his breaths steady and warm. The
faint scent of him—a mix of campfire smoke and
something inherently Alexander—lingered in the
air. Jacob’s eyes adjusted to the dim light, tracing
the curve of Alexander’s face, the soft fullness of
his lips just inches away.
Sleep eluded Jacob as he lay there, unable to tear
his gaze away. There was something captivating
about the quiet vulnerability of Alexander in
slumber, his usually guarded expression softened.
Jacob’s thoughts churned, caught between the
surreal intimacy of the moment and an unspoken
longing he didn’t fully understand.
When the first rays of dawn broke through the
barracks window, Alexander stirred, his eyes
fluttering open to find Jacob already awake,
watching him. For a moment, neither of them
spoke. The world outside seemed to hold its
breath, suspended in the fragile stillness between
them.
In the early morning light, Alex woke suddenly, his
chest rising and falling as if he’d been jolted from
a bad dream. Jacob, who had been awake all night,
turned to him immediately. “Are you okay?” he
asked softly, concern threading his voice.
Alex’s breath hitched as he met Jacob’s gaze, the
flickering candlelight casting restless shadows
across their faces. The air between them
crackled with something forbidden, something
unspeakable—yet utterly irresistible.
“Can I kiss you?” Alex’s voice was barely a
whisper, thick with anticipation and the weight of
a thousand unspoken fears.
Jacob didn’t answer—not with words. Instead, he
leaned in, his breath warm against Alex’s lips, a
silent act of defiance in a world that would never
understand. Their first kiss was hesitant, stolen like
a crime in the dead of night, but the moment their
lips met, hesitation melted into something deeper.
It was dangerous. It was reckless. And yet, in that
secret space, hidden from the eyes of a world
that would damn them, it was the only truth that
mattered.
And they weren’t alone in their defiance. Even the
most well-known, the fearless Baron Friedrich von
Steuben—Prussian military strategist, the man
who forged the Continental Army—had stolen
kisses from boys. Their love was whispered of
in the dark corners of history, just as Alex and
Jacob’s would be, daring to exist in a time that
refused to name it. Next issue things get dirty
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS CLASSICAL CON-
CERTS FOUNDER
PIANIST DANNY HOLT WILL PERFORM A
PROGRAM OF RARELY-HEARD MUSIC
Holt, an internationally-known performer, will
delight the audience with
“Musical Quotations, Tributes, & Transformations”
Desert Hot Springs, February 24, 2025: Desert
Hot Springs Classical Concerts continues
its eleventh season on Sunday, March 9 from
4-5pm at Grace Church with a performance by
series Founder & Artistic Director Danny Holt.
As the founder and impresario of the Desert Hot
Springs Classical Concert Series, this is a rare
opportunity for the series audiences to enjoy
Holt’s spirited and passionate piano virtuosity in
this solo piano program entitled “Musical Quotations,
Tributes, & Transformations”.
As the series impresario and presenter, Danny
Holt has made a practice to be behind the
scenes for the last 10 seasons, however, audiences
have repeatedly urged him to perform.
“Over the years, audience members kept asking:
‘When are we going to see you on stage,
Danny?’ so I’m excited to make my first solo
appearance on the series in years,” said series
Founder & Artistic Director, Danny Holt.
Now in its 11 th season, the concert series
has presented dozens of concerts at venues
throughout the city, featuring professional performing
artists who are gifted at bringing classical
music to life through their performances–
inspiring and informing the audience about the
music through their fun, insightful, and dynamic
presentations.
Tributes, & Transformations” program highlights
the creative and playful ways that classical
composers borrow from one another, including
Godowsky’s inventive and virtuosic re-working
of Chopin etudes, Heller’s transcription
of Schubert’s most famous song (“Erlkönig”),
Crumb’s dream-like meditation on Chopin, Satie’s
playful parody of Clementi, and more.
WHAT:
Concerts
Desert Hot Springs Classical
Presents Danny Holt (piano)
WHERE: Grace Church
17400 Bubbling Wells Road,
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
WHEN: Sunday, March 9, 2025
4:00 – 5:00 PM
WHO:
Danny Holt | www.dannyholt.net
No tickets or reservations are required, but donations
are appreciated (and are a crucial part
of sustaining the concert series.) Cash donations
are accepted at the door, and donations
can also be made online at: www.DHSclassicalconcerts.org/donate
To learn more about Desert Hot Springs Classical
Concerts, visit: www.DHSclassicalconcerts.
org
-more-
Holt is known for his inventive and unusual programming,
showcasing obscure works and lesser-known
composers. His “Musical Quotations,
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PS Cultural Center Event Schedule: February
27 - March 6
FILM
MAR 2 | 3PM | SCREWBALL SUNDAYS
| FILM Q + A | THE MORE THE
MERRIER (1943) w/ STEVEN C. SMITH
MAR 3 | 6:30PM | MY HUSBAND MAKES
MOVIES | FILM Q + A | DARLING
MAR 4 | 7PM | SUNDOWN | MOVIES IN
THE PARK | INDIANA JONES: RAIDERS
OF THE LOST ARK
MAR 5 | 7PM | CINEMA DIVERSE
PRESENTS | OUT & PROUD
DIRECTORS | INTROS | MY BEAUTIFUL
LAUNDERETTE
MAR 8 - 12 | PALM SPRINGS JEWISH
FILM FESTIVAL
MAR 14 | 7PM | HITCHCOCK
RETROSPECTIVE | FILM Q + A |
SHADOW OF A DOUBT
MAR 15 | 7PM | CULT AND CLASSIC
FILMS | NIGHT FLICKS | THE SWORD
AND THE SORCERER
MAR 16 | 3PM | SCREWBALL SUNDAYS
| FILM Q + A | NINOTCHKA (1939) W/
MOLLY HASKELL
MAR 17 | 6:30PM | MY HUSBAND MAKES
MOVIES | FILM Q + A | THE FALCON
AND THE SNOWMAN
MAR 18 | 7PM | SUNDOWN | MOVIES IN
THE PARK | HOOK
MAR 20 | 6PM | AMONG FRIENDS
INTERACTIVE | THE DEVIL WEARS
PRADA
CONCERTS
FEB 28 | 5:30PM | NEW YORK’S FINEST
| AN EVENING WITH JOHN CAMERON
MITCHELL
MAR 1 | 7PM | OKAIDJA AFROSO’S JAKU
MUMOR: ANCESTRAL SPIRIT
MAR 5 | THREE COUNTRY
GENTLEMAN
VIP LOUNGE
FEB 27 | 5:30PM | COACHELLA RISING
SHOWCASE | Alan Ehrlich + Ann-Britt
FEB 28 | 7PM | RAZZLE DAZZLE: A
BROADWAY REVUE | Bonnie G. w/
Douglas Graham, Joel Brown, Barbara Kerr,
and Robert Ollis
MAR 2 | 5:30PM | DUSTY STRINGS
COLLECTIVE | Boo Rigney, Josh Winget,
MAR 3| 5PM | MON PETIT SALON |
MAR 4 | 5:30PM | MELBA MILLER’S JAZZ
OASIS | Melba Miller w/
MAR 5 | 5PM | MOD SQUAD VARIETY
SHOW | w/ Jeff Stewart, Francesca Amari,
Jason Weber
MAR 6 | 5:30PM | AMERICANA GUEST
HOUSE: OPEN MIC
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The Center Coachella
provides a safe
inclusive space
*Learn more about our welcoming embrace mural by artist Venessa Becerra at thecentercv.org
for the LGBTQ+
Community
in the East
Coachella Valley
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Curated List curated Jan 2025
Support The Center in Coachella Valley: Make a Difference Today!
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support to our community. Your generous donation can help them continue our
mission to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Whether it’s
through mental health services, educational programs, or community events, your
contribution makes a significant impact.
Why Donate?100% of your donation go to the center.
Empowerment: Help individuals gain access to essential services and support.
Inclusivity: Foster a welcoming and inclusive community for all.
Growth: Support educational and personal development programs.
How to Donate: Visit our donation page here and make a difference today. Every
contribution, big or small, helps us build a stronger, more connected community.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
In these troubled time it feels nice to have a place to go, where you are not alone.
https://give.thecentercv.org/give/489737/#!/donation/checkout
The DDG is counting on you, The Center is our boots on the ground!
The times they are a changing check everything
first!
Assisted Living
-- Stonewall Gardens
http://www.stonewallgardens.com/
Clinicians
-- Trans Affirming Therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/
ca/palm-springs?category=transgender
-- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/
ca/palm-springs?category=gay
-- Dr. David Wolgin
http://www.davidmwolgin.com/
-- Wesley Detwiler, PhD
https://detwilerpsychology.com/
-- Jeff Brosnan, LMFT
https://www.jeffblmft.com/
-- Dr. Barbara Pedalino, LCP
https://drbarbpsychologist.com/
-- Jo Hercus, LMFT
https://www.johercus.com/
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Crisis
-- Telecare Riverside Crisis Stabilization
Services (760) 863-8600
https://www.telecarecorp.com/riverside-countycsu
-- The Trevor Project (866) 488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
-- Crisis & Suicide Intervention (951) 686-HELP
(4357)
https://www.rcdmh.org/Directors-Message
-- Desert LGBTQ+ Organizations
-- All Souls Church/MCC of the Coachella Valley
http://mcccv.net
-- Bloom in the Desert Ministries
http://bloominthedesert.org
-- Brothers of the Desert
https://www.brothersofthedesert.org
-- California Men’s Gatherings
https://thecmg.org
-- Coachella Valley Couples Club
https://www.coachellavalleycouples.com/
-- Coachella Valley Single Gay/Bi Men
https://www.meetup.com/coachella-valley-gay-bimen-singles/
-- Desert Business Association
http://www.desertbusinessassociation.org/
-- Desert Gay Tourism Guide
https://www.palmspringsgayinfo.com/
-- Desert Oasis Chapel
https://www.desertoasischapel.org
-- Desert Stonewall Democrats
https://www.desert-stonewall.org
-- Desert Tennis Association
https://deserttennis.us/home/
-- Desert Winds Freedom Band
https://www.desertwindsfb.org/
-- DiversityDHS
https://www.meetup.com/diversitydhs-yourlgbtq-connection-desert-hot-springs-meetup/
-- Fierce Femmes
https://www.meetup.com/Fierce-Femmes/
-- Fun Handicap (bowling)
http://funhandicap.org/home/
-- Gay Artists of Palm Springs
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/557813804684184/
-- Gay for Good
http://gayforgood.org/palmsprings/
-- Gay Men from Rancho Mirage
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/1609065275951668/
-- Gay Men of Palm Springs
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/351244381575965/
-- Great Outdoor Palm Springs
https://greatoutdoors.org/page-18126
-- Greater Palm Springs Pride
https://www.pspride.org
-- Let’s Kick ASS
https://lkaps.org
-- LGBTQ Dining Group of Greater Palm
Springs
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/1014023665461213/
-- Lucy and Gail
https://www.lucyandgail.com/
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-- Old Lesbians Organizing for Change
https://oloc.org/
-- OutBook Book Club
https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/
departments/library/outbook-book-club
-- Palm Springs/Desert for Communities Chapter
of PFLAG
https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-palmspringsdesert-communities
-- Palm Springs Desert Invitational Classic
(bowling)
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/162880476692/
-- Palm Springs Explorers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/psexplorers/
events
-- Palm Springs Front Runners & Walkers
https://psfr.org/
-- Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus
https://psgmc.com
-- Palm Springs Gay Softball League
https://www.psgsl.org/home
-- Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert
https://www.pslod.org
-- Palm Springs LGBT Women’s Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/Palm-Springs-LGBT-
Womens-Social-Meetups-and-Activities/
-- Palm Springs Movie Bears
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/175100382997016/
-- Palm Springs Single Guys
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/476271209910587
-- Palm Springs Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
https://www.pssisters.org
-- PALS in the Desert
https://palsinthedesert.com/
-- Pride Sports Palm Springs
https://www.facebook.com/groups/
pridesportspalmsprings/
-- Prime Timers of the Desert
https://ptod.us/wp/
-- Stonewall Golfers
https://stonewallgolfers.org/
-- Stonewall Ministries
https://www.stonewallministries.com
-- Windmill Twirlers (square dancing)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.
php?id=100057257087916
-- Domestic Violence
-- Shelter from the Storm
https://www.shelterfromthestorm.com/
-- National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/
-- Riverside County Adult Protective Services
https://rivcodpss.org/report-abuse/elder-anddependent-adult-abuse
-- Partners Against Violence (760) 568-9071
https://partnersagainstviolence.org/
-- Riverside County Child Abuse Hotline
https://www.rcoe.us/departments/personnelservices/risk-management/suspected-child-abusereport-scar
-- Emotional Health
-- Indio Mental Health Clinic
https://riverside.networkofcare.org/aging/
services/agency.
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FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
www.fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers
https://californialifeline.com/
2023 Affordable Care Act Plans - Check to See if
You Qualify
--Local Attractions
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum
760-329-7610
McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297
Indian Canyons 760-323-6018
Palm Springs Aerial Tram
760-325-1449
Palm Springs Air Museum
760-778-6262
Palm Springs Art Museum
760-325-7186
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Palm Springs Art Museum
Founded in 1938 as the Palm Springs Desert
Museum at La Plaza in downtown Palm Springs.
Natural science exhibits, Cahuilla Indian artefacts,
and hiking excursions dominated the institution’s
programming. 62+ $14,00 All visitors are
recommended to make a reservation Online
before arriving at the Museum.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Primitive
Wilderness Glamping?
Within the Mount San Jacinto State Park
and Wilderness Area there are six primitive
campgrounds. You must camp within the
designated campgrounds. The closest to the Tram
is picturesque Round Valley.Details https://www.
parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30376
Indian Canyons Fifteen miles long, Palm Canyon
is one of the areas of great beauty in Western
North America. Its indigenous flora and fauna,
which the Cahuilla people so expertly used, and
its abundant Washingtonia filifera (California
Fan Palm) are breathtaking contrasts to the stark
rocky gorges and barren desert lands beyond. A
moderately graded foot path winds down into the
canyon for picnicking near the stream, meditation,
exploring, hiking or horseback riding. Information
call 760-323-6018 www.indian-canyons.com
located at 38520 S. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm
Springs Uber/Lyft Drivers are required to display
company stickers in their windshield hours vary by
season.
The Palm Springs Air Museum Saturday, the
Darkstar aircraft featured in the movie “Top Gun:
Maverick” is a fictional concept inspired by these
real-life projects
Friends of the Desert Mountains Friends of
the Desert Mountains enthusiastically supports
establishing Chuckwalla National Monument and
expanding Joshua Tree National Park. Improving
access to these stunning natural areas enhances
our way of life and inspires more people to
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connect to the land. Thy recently celebrated The
Chuckwalla National Monument, designated
in January 2025, is a newly protected area in
California’s Colorado Desert. It spans 624,000
acres and is home to diverse flora and fauna2. The
desert lily, feb to a stunning wildflower known for
its delicate white blooms, is one of the remarkable
plants you might encounter there. This area is
a haven for biodiversity, offering critical habitat
for species like the endangered Mojave Desert
tortoise. Desert Center Rice Road (CA-177) of
I10,
CCBC Resort Hotel (Cathedral City) – Known
for its relaxed and social vibe.
Clothing optional hotels, Bars and Clubs: Palm
Springs has a variety of popular LGBTQ+ bars
and nightlife spots, including:
Tool Shed – One of the oldest is a classic leather
and fetish bar. The current owner has held the
fort for a number years with respect and dignity
for all the attend and theme nights like underwear
contest live music and famously hilarious O-60
bingo with a singing balls caller!
Sadly the The Barracks Bar – Known for its world
class beer bust, has closed so we have removed
those listings that are constantly changing.
As you can see the LGBT community is a big tent
and we must stand together.
Clothing optional beaches Check first
Fan Fave
Need Other Ideas? While bars and sex apps are
great sometimes meeting people in the LGBTQ+
community outside of bars can be both fun and
fulfilling.
Volunteering for LGBTQ+ advocacy or support
organizations is another excellent way to build
meaningful connections.
Pro Tip! A large number of secluded and
amazing hiking trail Breaking the ice on a hiking
trail can be as simple as complimenting someone’s
gear, like noticing a cool backpack and asking
where they got it, or asking for trail tips if
Gay-Friendly Venues in Palm Springs
Resorts and Bathhouses: Many gay resorts in Palm
Springs offer a social and accepting atmosphere,
such as:
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Nude Beaches
San Onofre State Beach – Nude Area
Caution its on a
Military land once
friendly. The clothingoptional
area of San
Onofre State Beach is
located south of the
state park beaches.
This beach, aka
Gladiator Beach, is at
the edge of the state
park boundary, and the
only way to get there
is by hiking from the
state park. San Onofre is one of the better-known
clothing optional beaches in California.
From the linear parking lot on the bluff, there are
six numbered hiking trails (numbered 1 to 6 north
to south) that lead down to the beach. The nude
beach is south from the bottom of Trail 6. See
Bluffs Beach for more information.
Hike this trail down to the beach, then walk south
on the beach away from the lifeguard tower for
about one-third mile to reach the designated
clothing optional zone. Eventually you’ll find a
fence that divides the state park from federal land
in Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base.
San Gregorio Private Beach San Gregorio
Private Beach is a clothing-optional beach on
private property just north of the state-owned
land in San Gregorio State Beach. It’s considered
to be the first nude beach in America.
For the Naturist
Family DeAnza Desert Sun Resort
Starland Community Desert retreat
Sea Mountain Luxury Nude Resort and Spa Hotel
DHS Nude beaches which are also Check before
you cum!
Black’s Beach
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 619-221-8899. Torrey Pines bluffs collapsed
last year I don’t know the status but there is an
entrance from the south side but a long walk.
https://www.sandiego.org/explore/things-to-do/
beaches-bays/blacks-beach.aspx
Tunitas Creek Beach
20775 Cabrillo Highway S, Half Moon Bay, CA
94019 (650) 355-8289 https://www.smcgov.org/
parks/tunitas-creek-beach
El Matador State Beach
32350 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
(818) 880-0363
https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/elmatador-state-beach/
Sand Cove Beach
2005 Garden Highway, Sacramento, Ca 95833
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Red Rock Beach
Shoreline Highway 1, Stinson Beach, CA 94970
(415) 868-0942
https://www.nps.gov/goga/stbe.htm
Topanga Beach
18700 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 821-1081
https://beaches.lacounty.gov/topanga-beach/
Kellogg Beach
San Antonio Ave, San Diego, CA 92106-3518
https://www.sandiego.org/explore/things-to-do/
beaches-bays.aspx
Baker Beach
1504 Pershing Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-4323
Zuma Beach
30000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-9701
https://beaches.lacounty.gov/zuma-beach/
Marshall’s Beach
Langdon Ct, San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-4323
https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/
marshalls-beach
Black Sands Beach
Conzelman Rd, Sausalito, Ca 94965
(415) 561-4700
Pirate’s Cove Beach
3001 Ocean Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92625
https://visitavilabeach.com/
Carmel Beach
Ocean Ave & Scenic Rd, Carmel-by-the-sea, Ca
93921
(831) 624-2522
https://www.parkwhiz.com/p/sacramentoparking/2101-garden-hwy/
https://www.nps.gov/prsf/planyourvisit/bakerbeach.htm
https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/blacksands-beach-marin-headlands/
https://www.carmelcalifornia.com/carmelbeach/\
Gray Whale Cove State Beach
6801 Coast Highway,
Moss Beach, CA 94038
Bonny Doon Beach
3820 Bonny Doon Rd,
Santa Cruz, Ca 95060
Alameda Beach
2351 Shoreline Dr, Alameda
Warning nudity laws
APPlY check before
you strip or dip!
California Penal Code Section 314
designates clothing optional area.
When in doubt get a room at a
LGBT Resort or get a day pass
or sex club for unlimited action!!
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Helping immigrants facing mass
deportation requires a multi-faceted
approach. Here are some steps you can
take:
Legal Assistance: Support organizations
that provide legal aid to immigrants. Many
immigrants facing deportation do not have the
right to a publicly funded attorney, so donating to
or volunteering with legal aid organizations can
make a significant difference.
Community Support: Engage with local
immigrant advocacy groups. These organizations
often provide resources and support to
immigrants, including legal advice, housing
assistance, and emotional support.
Raise Awareness: Use social media and other
platforms to raise awareness about the issues
immigrants face. Sharing stories and information
can help garner public support and put pressure
on policymakers to protect immigrant rights.
Political Action: Advocate for policies
that protect immigrants. Contact your local
representatives and urge them to support
legislation that provides protections for
immigrants and opposes mass deportation efforts.
Emergency Preparedness: Help immigrants
prepare for potential deportation by ensuring they
have legal documents in order, such as custody
arrangements for children and important personal
documents readily accessible.
Support Networks: Create or join support
networks that can provide immediate assistance
to immigrants in crisis. This can include offering
temporary housing, transportation, or financial
support.
By taking these steps, you can help provide
crucial support to immigrants facing the
threat of mass deportation.
We are at our bes
Quotes that reflect the importance of
immigrants and their invaluable contributions
to society.
“We should embrace our immigrant roots and
recognize that newcomers to our land are not
part of the problem but part of the solution.” —
Roger Mahony
“Remember, remember always, that all of us,
and you and I especially, are descended from
immigrants and revolutionists.” — Franklin D.
Roosevelt
“Our attitude towards immigration reflects our
faith in the American ideal. We have always
believed it possible for men and women who start
at the bottom to rise as far as the talent and energy
allow. Neither race nor place of birth should affect
their chances.” — Robert F. Kennedy
In a 1946 commencement address at Lincoln
University, a historically Black college, Albert
Einstein stated that segregation was “not a disease
of people of color. It is a disease of white people”
“We are a nation of immigrants, and if America is
to be great, we must not only protect but cherish
our immigrant heritage.” — George W. Bush
“Immigration is not just a link to America’s past;
it’s also a bridge to America’s future.” — George
W. Bush
“Everywhere immigrants have enriched and
strengthened the fabric of American life.” — John
F. Kennedy
“America was built by immigrants. Almost all of
us have ancestors who braved the oceans—libertyloving
risk takers in search of an ideal—the largest
voluntary migrations in recorded history.” —
George H. W. Bush
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