The Problem With Nostalgia By Michael Musto Feature Michael Musto argues that wearing rose-colored glasses always leads to an unfair distortion — looking back on the best of the past while comparing it to the worst of the present.
Even the Dogs By Longreads Feature In an excerpt from her memoir, T Kira Madden recalls a harrowing adventure with her parents.
Marriage Proposal Follies By Amy Deneson Feature After she proposes to her girlfriend, Amy Deneson rethinks what it means to wed.
Sober Gay Man Seeks…What, Exactly, He’s No Longer Sure By Larry Ruhl Feature A survivor of childhood sexual abuse now in recovery, Larry Ruhl finds himself adrift in the age of hookup apps.
My Abuser’s Gender Made Me Doubt My Experience By Caroline Catlin Feature After an assault, Caroline Catlin questions the safety of queerness.
California Defends Itself By Aaron Gilbreath Highlight Alexander Nazaryan details the many ideological and legal fronts on which California and President Trump clash, and the ways Californians are resisting and preparing for future federal incursions.
