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Open Thread: Who Was Your Favorite Muppet?

March 16, 2013 By Noah Brand 10 Comments

Every kid had a favorite. Who was yours?

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My Life as a Male Figure Skater

December 3, 2012 By Kenny Bodanis 2 Comments

In the Eighties, Kenny Bodanis endured homophobic jeers for his love—of the challenge, camaraderie, and spotlight—of life as a male figure skater.

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17 Excuses the GOP Might be Making for Their Loss

November 7, 2012 By The Weeklings 10 Comments

Elissa Schappell offers a humorous list of post-election excuses the GOP might be making to explain their losses.

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A ‘Call Me Maybe’ Parody to Watch With Your Kids

July 10, 2012 By Joanna Schroeder 7 Comments

Cookie Monster puts a family-friendly spin on the cloyingly popular Tween sensation “Call Me, Maybe” that makes the original song significantly more tolerable.

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The Monster at the End of This Post

June 20, 2012 By Justin Cascio 8 Comments

The first rule of monsters is learning who is a monster.

Filed Under: Featured Content, Gay Pride, Gay Pride Special Section, The Good Life Tagged With: books, death, film, Frankenstein, gender performance, genderqueer, Grover, Hedwig, Leslie Feinberg, monsters, Muppets, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sesame Street, Stone Butch Blues, The Monster at the End of This Book, trans

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French President Signs Marriage Equality Legislation Into Law

Same-sex marriage and adoptions are now legal in France.

50 Years Ago Today: ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”

5 Guys Talking: Men of Action

An AIDS activist, a Christian missionary, a wilderness first responder, and a revolutionary rock star… Premium Members talk to four men who’ve made it their lives’ work to help other people, and how any of us can be prepared to take action in a crisis.

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A Hug for a Haircut

Every Wednesday in Hartford’s Bushnell Park, a barber sets up shop to give free haircuts to anyone who wants one—the homeless to longtime clients all pay the same fee: one hug.