Torrey Peters on Publishing the Most Subversive Book of the Year
Posted in: Culture Features
‘Detransition, Baby,’ a book about trans women and queer families, has opened up a larger discussion of gender roles
The Secret History of the ‘WORST Legally Blonde Musical Production EVER’
Posted in: Culture FeaturesIt launched the “Courtney, take your break” meme and an ‘SNL’ parody sketch — but for a group of kids in Canada, it was their unfiltered moment in the spotlight
Illuminate Adelaide to Feature The Avalanches, Square Circles & Thin Ice VR, and City Lights
Posted in: Culture FeaturesAs the inaugural edition of Illuminate Adelaide approaches, we take a look at some of this year's program highlights.
Behind the Scenes: On the Hunt for the Real Ghislaine Maxwell
Posted in: Culture FeaturesShe is accused of procuring young girls for Jeffrey Epstein. But was she a woman in love, or a spy setting powerful men up for blackmail?
What it Takes to Recover from Ice in Australia
Posted in: Culture FeaturesWhile the dominant narrative around ice locates those who use the drug on the scrap heap of society, the medical establishment sees it very differently.
Jimmie ‘J.J.’ Jeter – The Man Who Would Be Hamilton
Posted in: Culture FeaturesHaving already completed a stint as Hamilton in New York, Jeter is comfortable filling large boots. However being able to stretch himself across multiple roles is a whole other talent.
The Rise and Fall of the Proud Boys
Posted in: Culture FeaturesThe far-right extremist group helped mount an insurrection. Then it began to splinter
Can Weed Legalization Tame New York City’s Illicit Market?
Posted in: Culture FeaturesThe state is trying to legalize the biggest cannabis black market in the country — but that will only work if they can get the established industry players on board
Why Are Israeli Defense Forces Soldiers Posting Thirst Traps on TikTok?
Posted in: Culture FeaturesIsraeli soldiers — and the military itself — are trying to influence the Middle East narrative with sexy social media posts
On Pandemics, Climate Change, and Finding Humor Amid the Doom
Posted in: Culture FeaturesAuthor Jim Shepard talks with Jeff Goodell about his new novel “Phase Six,” a scientific thriller about the return of a killer microbe
