President Biden has signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law.

This is a wonderful step forward, if not the be-all, end-all of this fight. We thank the President, and all those that pushed this through to his desk, for their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. What a wonderful Holiday gift! Read various statements regarding this historic act starting on page 4.

Elsewhere in this issue we have Megan Rapinoe, huge snow plows, a Forever Home, fun Out and About pics as well as Matt Burlingame’s Out and About column. We even squeezed in a fun recipe for those that are over turkey and stuffing, easy Bombay Potatoes. Page 19.
Chris Narloch wishes you happy holidays and unwraps new movies, art exhibits, Macy Gray, Guillermo del Toro, Broadway for days, and even a “Big Fat Gay Ass Christmas” from Tom Goss. (Tom is so hot right now!)

You know there is more in this issue, but you will just have to pick one up, or read it cover to cover online, for free.

We hope you enjoy!

Speaking of enjoying, the Outword offices will be closed for winter break from December 26th to January 3rd. If you leave a message, or send an email, please know that it might take a couple of days, or so, to get back to you. Our next production cycle, the first of 2023, will start on Jan. 3, and the first issue of 2023 will hit the streets on Jan. 12.

Have a wonderful Holiday Time and a festive and safe New Year’s Eve. See you all next year!