Award-winning pastry chef Martin Howard, creator of drag persona Chocolatina Q. Dessert, blends culinary mastery with show-stopping performances. From Manhattan’s elite venues to Denver’s Lavender Hill, the “Pie Queen” delights audiences with irresistible desserts and dazzling stage presence.

In a candid interview with Metromode, the gubernatorial candidate and longtime senator outlines a bold vision for Colorado’s future—vowing to defend LGBTQ protections, safeguard gender-affirming healthcare, and sue the Trump administration over discriminatory policies. From tackling the housing crisis and advocating for refugees, to pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza and reviving the Child Tax Credit, the candidate makes the case that Colorado can be a national model of inclusive, forward-looking leadership amid political turmoil.

Colorado faces a growing affordable housing crisis for aging LGBTQ+ adults. A new 75-unit Denver project and a 10-year state plan aim to create age-friendly communities, address homelessness, and support queer elders facing economic and social challenges.

An Echoing Spring: A Story of Matthew Shepard is a haunting, powerful, and pointedly timely testament to love, loss, and the enduring fight for justice – a searing reminder that hate may fracture a life, but courage and compassion can forge an unbreakable legacy.

Once eliminated in the U.S., measles is making a dangerous comeback due to falling vaccination rates and weakened public health infrastructure. With complications like encephalitis and pneumonia—especially severe in infants and older adults—the disease's return underscores the life-saving importance of the MMR vaccine and renewed investment in science-based public health initiatives.

In an era of political turbulence and administrative shake-ups, the Trump Administration's handling of the Social Security Administration has drawn sharp scrutiny. As the agency is weakened, the future for Social Security that appears more uncertain than ever.

Early Term Actions to Hamper and Even Eliminate Health Resources for Queer and Transgender Americans.

Welcome to the Summer Pride Issue. As Pride heats up across our state, we dedicate this issue to the stories, art, politics, and faith that shape who we are—boldly and unapologetically.

Indigenous cultures have long recognized Two Spirit individuals, those who embody both masculine and feminine spirits, as respected healers and leaders. Colonization suppressed these identities, but today, efforts to reclaim and honor Two Spirit traditions are strengthening Indigenous communities and cultural resilience.

Her Quiet Capitol Hill Revolution.