Marriage equality: A conservative’s dream
June 30, 2015
—Kimberly D. Richman On November 4, 2008, I was lying in a hospital bed, on bed rest while pregnant with my twin daughters, watching the election coverage that first delivered… READ MORE
Category: LGBT Studies
Gay marriage: Check. Queer liberation: ?
June 26, 2015
—Suzanna Danuta Walters Even a feminist/queer critic of marriage (me, alas) can’t help but be moved by today’s decision by the Supreme Court that finally makes marriage equality the law… READ MORE
How to be a straight man: Reflections on “No homo” and metrosexuality
June 25, 2015
—James Joseph Dean The kaleidoscope of straight masculinities may be seen through shifts and changes in everyday language, fashion, and style. In American and British contexts, straight men’s identity practices… READ MORE
Intersex buzz: To avoid (or engage with) ‘disorder of sex development’ terminology?
June 23, 2015
—Georgiann Davis When Shakespeare asked what’s in a name, I doubt he was thinking about intersex, disorders of sex development, or how terminology can shape lives and obstruct social change…. READ MORE
A Queer Father’s Day
June 19, 2015
—Joshua Gamson Given that I’m one half of a two-dad duo, I should probably see Father’s Day as double the pleasure, double the fun. After all, Mother’s Day is a… READ MORE
‘Fun Home’ and Pride
June 17, 2015
—Amber Jamilla Musser On June 7th, 2015, the musical Fun Home emerged triumphant. It won 5 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book of a Musical, Best Lead… READ MORE
Artist as ethnographer: Jason Whitesel on Books Combined
April 21, 2015
—Jason Whitesel [This article was originally posted on Books Combined, a collaborative blog launched by our friends at Combined Academic Publishers.] Growing up, I found the human body an abundant source… READ MORE
Maddening pleasures, subsequent silence
March 17, 2015
—Stanley I. Thangaraj March Madness is just kicking off, and ESPN has already predicted that this year’s tournament will see over $9 billion in bets and gambling. From offices to… READ MORE