From the Newsstands: This article appeared in The Eagle’s December 2025 print edition which can be viewed here.
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In a particularly busy cafe, I secured a subpar corner spot. A man beside me scribbled into his book, “Beloved” by Toni Morrison, and the cafe bar displayed LGBTQ+ inclusivity with flags…