close reads
Sept. 18, 2019
A Former Stripper’s Thoughts on Hustlers “I’m not saying the movie made me feel comfortable, but it did make me feel recognized.”
dearly beloved
Apr. 22, 2016
Why Prince Was a Hero to Strippers His songs were moneymakers, but it was more than that.
weighty issues
Sept. 27, 2015
sex workers rights
Sept. 1, 2015
What’s the Right Way to Protect Sex Workers? A call girl, a serial killer, and the problem with Hollywood activism.
immodest proposals
July 10, 2015
Where’s the Female-Stripper Movie of My Dreams? An ex-stripper’s lament, in the age of Magic Mike.
In Praise of Caitlyn Jenner’s Femme Style She’s been the toast of the paparazzi this week, and it’s glorious.
advice week
June 22, 2015
Tell Me What to Do: Confessions of an Advice Addict Asking around (and around and around) is my version of measuring twice and cutting once.
Aug. 7, 2000
How the West Won Me Overcome by the percolating panic of New York’s literary life, the author shed her Prada pumps and ironic affectations and moved to Wyoming – t […]
Mar. 30, 1998
Great Expectations Pondering our perfectionist standards