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Dear Twitter: Cardi B Using ‘Twink’ Is Not an Anti-Gay Slur
I can’t believe this has to be said, but “twink” is not actually a substitute for “faggot.” Read more
Articles by Mark Peikert
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Don’t Think About the Environment—Celebrate Richard Branson’s Rainbow Flag Pin in Space
Sure, the country is burning with wildfires and temperatures are rising. But Richard Branson’s 53-mile trip into the sky honored the Pulse Nightclub victims so let’s talk about that! Read more
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‘American Horror Stories’ Is Telling the Same Tales to Diminishing Returns
There’s nothing new to be found in the first two episodes, just a retread of ‘Murder House’ that plays very differently 10 years later. Read more
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Review: The Charms of Gay Teen Dramedy ‘Love, Victor’ Are Fading in Season 2
Season 2 seems hellbent on showing just how bad it can be to get what you wished for. Read more
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Review: You Know You’ll Love It—Gossip Girl’s Triumphant Return
Move over Deux Moi—the original bad bitch of social media just desserts is back on the scene, and still as dry, outlandish, and salacious as ever. Read more
The Sticky Stuff
CLAW Comes Roaring Back for Its Annual In-Person Event—With Some Additional Options
The much-loved leather weekend continues its virtual events (including one July 9–11) but will make its triumphant return later this year in L.A. Read more
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Why Nikole Hannah-Jones’ Fight and Then Reversal Should Be Inspiring Us All
After launching a campaign to get what she deserved, the Pulitzer Prize winner ended up walking away from it—which is a lesson for us all. Read more
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As Gay Men, We’re Contractually Obligated to Tell You About Ryan Murphy’s ‘American Horror Stories’
We would also like to remind you that we don’t have to continue supporting the reign of mediocrity enabled by FX and Netflix! Read more
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Review: ‘Fear Street Part 1: 1994’ Is a Better-Than-It-Needs-to-Be Adaptation of the R.L. Stine Series
If you spent your summers reading Stine’s YA novels about teenagers being threatened by siblings, strangers, ghosts, and vampires, then you’ll definitely want to check out the Netflix trilogy. Read more
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Review: Queer Thriller ‘Bath Haus’ Will Leave You Breathless for All the Right Reasons
The novel of the summer is here, and it’s gay as hell. Read more