Matt Baume
Activists Are Scrambling to End Chechnya’s Persecution of Gay Men
As reports emerge that gay men are being imprisoned and murdered in the republic, activists are urging citizens to put pressure on Western officials to act.
Diving Deep into Gothic Horror in 'Bluebeard's Bride'
Using folktale and gothic horror tropes, the RPG explores horror from a woman's point of view.
How Libraries are Making Comic Conventions Accessible
Public libraries are bringing major creators and comics icons directly to kids and fans, far from San Diego crowds.
How a Closeted Strip Club Kingpin Became an FBI Snitch
Michael Blutrich has kept more secrets in his life than anyone should. Now, out of prison and with a new memoir, he's spilling.
Porn Is Teaching Us How to Do Sex
Schools won't, so sex workers, porn distributors, and erotic artists are stepping up to educate their fans about the basics of sex ed.
How Trans People Find Their Voice
From vocal coaching to phone apps, for some, the road to overcome vocal gender dysphoria is an essential part of transitioning.
How Far Away Is the FDA from Allowing Gay Men to Donate Blood?
Experts and activists spoke to promising signs amid a frustratingly slow pace of change to what some call a discriminatory ban.
Gender in Fashion Is Dead
Meet the DIY designers and entrepreneurs who are challenging the fashion industry's status quo with looks that span menswear and womenswear.
A Gay Man's Journey from Boy to Daddy
Kirstofer Weston, one of San Francisco's most renowned leathermen, always thought of himself as a boy—a younger, submissive counterpart to an older daddy. But nobody can be a boy forever.
Why Logo Is Self-Censoring Its 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Marathon
The network is removing queer people and dialogue from the show to bring awareness to places where LGBTQ people are censored around the world.