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Ezra Furman performs in London, England, August 14, 2019. (Photo /JTA-Robin Little-Redferns)
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Last week, Jewish musician Ezra Furman made an announcement of sorts. No, she isn’t releasing a new album, nor will she be going on an international tour. Rather, what Furman […]

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(Photo/Jean-Baptiste Carhaix, courtesy GLBT Historical Society)
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by Rachel Greiner and Hey Alma January 14, 2022January 25, 2022
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