Laura Ann Carleton knew the cost. She flew the Pride flag anyway. And this man, whose Twitter timeline is full of Bible verses and right-wing Christian talking points, shot her in the head for it.
She Was an American Girl: Notes Towards an Elegy for a Murdered Friend
Novelist Michael Rowe writes about the death of his friend, Jennifer Dillon. But this is less about death than it is about life and love.
Novelist Michael Rowe writes about the death of his friend, Jennifer Dillon. But this is less about death than it is about life and love.
Why Coming Out Stories Matter. Still.
Michael Rowe tells the poignant story of an athlete who was afraid to come out -- and one who was brave enough to do so.
Michael Rowe tells the poignant story of an athlete was afraid to come out — and one who was brave enough to do so.
Stephen King: On the Dark Side
This Halloween, novelist Michael Rowe recalls his meeting with the Master of the Macabre on the set of Stephen King’s Storm of the Century and the lesson he learned about grace under pressure.
This Halloween, novelist Michael Rowe recalls his meeting with the Master of the Macabre on the set of Stephen King’s Storm of the Century and the lesson he learned about grace under pressure.
Why Hasn’t Donald Trump Denounced The Spike In Hate Crimes Since His Election?
Who wouldn't denounce hate crimes? A President Elect who has already failed his first test of leadership less than three days after his election.
Who wouldn’t denounce hate crimes? A President Elect who has already failed his first test of leadership less than three days after his election.
Havana From the Ground
Realizing how the myth of Cuba overpowers the reality of Cuba in the minds of most Americans.
Realizing how the myth of Cuba overpowers the reality of Cuba in the minds of most Americans.
Sometimes a Picture Tells a Story We’d Rather Not Hear
When novelist Michael Rowe posted an electrifying image of a Trump rally in Colorado by photojournalist Nate Gowdy, the impact rocked his Facebook page.
When novelist Michael Rowe posted an electrifying image of a Trump rally in Colorado by photojournalist Nate Gowdy, the impact rocked his Facebook page.
The Road Home To Willowpoint Falls: An Appreciation of Frank LaLoggia’s Lady In White
Horror novelist Michael Rowe writes about his relationship to the film that best defines the glorious, ghostly nostalgia of his Halloween season.
Horror novelist Michael Rowe writes about his relationship to the film that best defines the glorious, ghostly nostalgia of his Halloween season.
For My Sister, On Her Birthday
Michael Rowe recalls a woman who changed his life.
How to Get Your Cardio and Kill Your Dog at the Same Time This Summer
Your dog loves you. He’ll do anything to please you, including running himself to death beside you along pavement hot enough to fry an egg.
Is Nick Jonas “Gay Baiting”?!
Michael Rowe responds to claims that Nick Jonas is using his hotness just to lure in gay fans.
Walking With the Ghost of John Preston
In honor of World AIDS Day, Michael Rowe remembers his mentor John Preston, the ghost of whom he carries with him everywhere.
Ghosts
“My girlfriend, the incredibly hot born-again Christian to whom I lost my virginity, asked me if you were an actual fag, or if you just acted like one.” By Michael Rowe
The Great Chick-fil-A Snake Oil “Faith” Hustle
Michael Rowe believes that even if Dan Cathy were a medieval peddler selling slivers of the One True Cross, he couldn’t be more of a fraud than he is in this instance.