Category Archives: Sex
Cosby Kiss and Tell
In 1966 suave leading man Bill Cosby lamented “Why won’t they let me kiss on TV?” Perhaps frustrated at not getting enough action on the small screen he took matters into his own hands in his private life. Exactly a
Cosby Kiss and Tell
In 1966 suave leading man Bill Cosby lamented “Why won’t they let me kiss on TV?” Perhaps frustrated at not getting enough action on the small screen he took matters into his own hands in his private life. Exactly a
Remembering Abortion Before Roe v Wade
Today on the 43rd anniversary of Roe V Wade and with the Supreme Court set to revisit women’s fundamental right to access abortion in the Whole Woman’s Health v Cole Case, the most serious threat to abortion rights since 1992-
Remembering Abortion Before Roe v Wade
Today on the 43rd anniversary of Roe V Wade and with the Supreme Court set to revisit women’s fundamental right to access abortion in the Whole Woman’s Health v Cole Case, the most serious threat to abortion rights since 1992-
Test Your Retro Gaydar
I’m curious. How’s your mid-century gaydar? If it doesn’t go off checking out these series of vintage advertisements, it needs some fine tuning. During the same post war period as the film Carol recreates, Madison Avenue captured that same curious
Test Your Retro Gaydar
I’m curious. How’s your mid-century gaydar? If it doesn’t go off checking out these series of vintage advertisements, it needs some fine tuning. During the same post war period as the film Carol recreates, Madison Avenue captured that same curious
Carol’s World of Conformity and Concealment
A touch of Mink In the chilly postwar climate of conformity and concealment captured to perfection in the movie Carol, same-sex desires constricted by conflict often went unexpressed. If compliance to the heterosexual norm was compulsory, it was all a
Carol’s World of Conformity and Concealment
A touch of Mink In the chilly postwar climate of conformity and concealment captured to perfection in the movie Carol, same-sex desires constricted by conflict often went unexpressed. If compliance to the heterosexual norm was compulsory, it was all a
Domestic Violence- No Joke
Who says there’s nothing funny about domestic violence? For some mid-century men, beating your wife was not only condoned, but provided an endless source of belly laughs and good-natured guffaws. What red-blooded all American man in 1957 wouldn’t be tickled
Domestic Violence- No Joke
Who says there’s nothing funny about domestic violence? For some mid-century men, beating your wife was not only condoned, but provided an endless source of belly laughs and good-natured guffaws. What red-blooded all American man in 1957 wouldn’t be tickled
Controlling Women’s Bodies – Risky Business
If some right-wing fanatics have their way, every day will be Throwback Thursday if they stop government funding of Planned Parenthood. Other than in the retro world of Republicans who seem nostalgic for those pre Roe V Wade days, there
Controlling Women’s Bodies – Risky Business
If some right-wing fanatics have their way, every day will be Throwback Thursday if they stop government funding of Planned Parenthood. Other than in the retro world of Republicans who seem nostalgic for those pre Roe V Wade days, there
Who’s Afraid of Feminism – Art Show Opening
I am so pleased my collage How Old Is Old is included in an important exhibition at the
Who’s Afraid of Feminism – Art Show Opening
I am so pleased my collage How Old Is Old is included in an important exhibition at the
Transfixed
In 1976 while Caitlyn Jenner then known as Bruce Jenner catapulted to fame as America’s all American hero, a remarkable photo book was published showcasing the transgender community in Sydney, Australia. L) Bruce Jenner at 1976 Olympics Getty Image
Transfixed
In 1976 while Caitlyn Jenner then known as Bruce Jenner catapulted to fame as America’s all American hero, a remarkable photo book was published showcasing the transgender community in Sydney, Australia. L) Bruce Jenner at 1976 Olympics Getty Image
Cosby and the Culture of Male Entitlement
A picture speaks a thousand words. 35 of Bill Cosby’s alleged rape victims bravely grace the current cover of N.Y. Magazine, coming together to create a powerful image. Seated in rows with the dates of their alleged assaults underneath them,
Cosby and the Culture of Male Entitlement
A picture speaks a thousand words. 35 of Bill Cosby’s alleged rape victims bravely grace the current cover of N.Y. Magazine, coming together to create a powerful image. Seated in rows with the dates of their alleged assaults underneath them,
Cheating Advice After Ashley Madison
Having an affair ain’t what it used to be. Now that Ashley Madison client base has been hacked, the world’s leading on-line dating service for married people has sent many a cheating spouse scrambling. It’s a heart breaker for those
Cheating Advice After Ashley Madison
Having an affair ain’t what it used to be. Now that Ashley Madison client base has been hacked, the world’s leading on-line dating service for married people has sent many a cheating spouse scrambling. It’s a heart breaker for those
Envisioning The American Dream 