Antwerp Pride in Belgium
I spent several days wondering what to write about, with so many thoughts swirling in my mind. In the end, this felt like the right place to begin. My husband and I were invited by dear friends to attend Antwerp…
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Unpacking the Berlin Pride Attack: Ideology, Systems, and Responsibility
The Berlin Pride attack was an Islamist extremist act of violence, but the way it was framed in U.S. commentary outlets like The Free Press differs significantly from the factual, verification driven reporting of German media. German authorities identified the attack…
The Berlin Pride Attack: Grief, Courage, and Community
Dear Community, As an American expat and U.S. citizen, I moved to Belgium and married my Belgian spouse on February 24, 2014. Speaking as a gay man who is legally married to my male spouse, one of the things I…
Halley’s Comet Returns
Halley’s Comet is once again passing by Earth and is now visible in the night sky. The last time this famous comet came near us was in 1986. Appearing roughly every 75–76 years, each visit is a rare and remarkable…