The Lens

Gay 9/11 Hero Vies for Sainthood

Sometimes, we are more powerful in death than in life. Queer warriors like Joan of Arc sacrificed themselves without ever…

4 years ago

Thoughts and Prayers: Catholic School Loses Labor Lawsuit

Progress is never a straight line. In 2012, Lonnie Billard was named Teacher of the Year. In 2013, the Supreme…

4 years ago

Meet Your New Queer Crush: Country Pro Ballplayer Bryan Ruby

At the risk of sounding conceited, gays are just better than straights. Think about it: we often grow up misunderstood…

4 years ago

Come As You Are: The Photography of Steven Tilotta

Flaws. Are. Sexy. Think about it: love handles and dad bods and bubble butts occupy our trend trackers for a…

4 years ago

Properly Aged Beef: Ten Years of Meat Zine

The discrepancy between fact and fantasy can be jarring. We ogle hawt guys online and in our dreams, but if…

4 years ago

For Best Results, Just Add Water: Splash House Rocks the Gay Scene

Society is a patchwork quilt of exclusion and inclusion. We want to belong, yet we also strive to stand out.…

4 years ago

Hail Satan! Hey, He’s Better Than Tucker Carlson

It’s hard to believe that over 4 million people would willingly poison their feeble li’l minds nightly, but that’s Tucker…

4 years ago

You Got Schooled: Progress Trounces Ignorance in Oregon

Brian Shannon is the vice chair and school board director of the Newberg, Oregon district. But the title that more…

4 years ago

Here’s the hottest BEAR erotic art on Twitter

If “Grr” is music to your ears, then play on! Bear enthusiasts have transformed Twitter into a woofy wonderland of…

4 years ago

Turning the Page: GenderCool Tells Their Stories

We are consumed by digital noise. Everyone has an opinion and they feel inclined to post their perceived brilliance AT…

4 years ago