Noah Berlatsky

To understand this debate, it's important to consider historical context.

Why should prostitution be illegal? And, more specifically why should male prostitution be illegal?

The history of pop music, and of black pop music in particular, has always been gay history.

Under the guise of philanthropy, 8 Minutes essentially blackmails some of the most marginalized and powerless people in society.

Illicit passions aren't less enjoyable because they're illicit. Quite the contrary.

The acclaimed solo album of former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard raises questions about the very nature of "cred." Is pop antitethical to artistry?

While Atwood's feminist dystopia remains our favorite nightmarish future, Marge Piercy's Woman On The Edge Of Time is far superior.

Bulimia.com has reworked superhero images to show more realistic body types—and their efforts are valuable in more than the expected ways.

Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Edith Piaf: they're all still practically household names.

These covers remind us of the lengthy, rich—but often obscured—history of female songwriters.