Rick Perry Comes Out of the Closet
by: Andrew Tripp Dear readers, another Republican has come out of the closet. That’s right: Rick Perry has decided that he’s not afraid any more, and has to let a […]
Daily Archives: December 13, 2011
Between Cartman and Jon Stewart: America’s Culture of Satire
by: Mariann Devlin About a week ago, I got into a minor debate with a group of people about “The Daily Show” and “South Park” — shows I started watching […]
An Open Letter to the Guy Who Molested Me
by: Nico Lang Trigger warning: This post refers to very difficult subject matter and is not suitable for all audiences. Hi, there. You probably don’t even remember me. If you […]
After “Brokeback”: How Hollywood Quit Gay Characters
by: Lew Ojeda It’s been six years since Brokeback Mountain was supposed to change Hollywood’s treatment of gay men. The film won the Oscar for Ang Lee for Best Director, [1] […]
The Streep-ification of Maggie: An Examination of Thatcher’s HIV Legacy
by: Kevin Brady Meryl is coming! Meryl is coming! And she’s bringing… controversy? Not what we’re used to from “America’s greatest living actor,” which is something itself to consider in another […]
The Winter of Our Discontent: Ten Tunes for the Lonely Season
by: Amanda Stefanski Winter is coming. Therefore, it’s time to plumb the depths of our collective misery. Relationships are hard and there aren’t too many songs written to reflect our […]
