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Alex Thomas has written for Playboy, Air Mail, LitHub, and The New Republic. He also writes “The Drugs Don’t Work Anymore” newsletter on Substack.

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Why a Travis Endorsement Would Mean Even More Than Taylor’s

NEW HEIGHTS

The “childless cat ladies” are already on Kamala Harris’ side. What she really needs to win are the “jabronis.”

Alex Thomas | Published Sep 11, 2024
opinion

Jake Paul Was Terrible for UFC. He’s Even Worse for Boxing.

PUNCHABLE

As the YouTube star prepares to fight Mike Tyson on Netflix, it has become clear that he has single-handedly turned boxing into a sideshow.

Alex Thomas | Published Mar 08, 2024
opinion

Time to Stop Pretending the Super Bowl Is About Football

HATERS GONNA HATE

If you’re the guy at the Super Bowl party complaining that we should be paying more attention to the game, you’re missing the point.

Alex Thomas | Published Feb 09, 2024
opinion

Why I’m Rooting Against Taylor Swift

ANTI-HERO

I’m rooting against Taylor Swift’s happily-ever-after. Do you realize how daunting that is?

Alex Thomas | Published Jan 27, 2024
opinion

Tucker Carlson Has a New Testicle-Obsessed ‘Bro Science’ Doc

TOUGH GUYS NEED A SAFE SPACE

It wouldn’t pass peer review, but the new Fox Nation film, “End of Men,” is a therapy session for frightened MAGA dudes.

Alex Thomas | Published Oct 19, 2022
opinion

I’m a Cradle Catholic. I Don’t Want Christian Nationalism.

NOT IN THIS HOUSE

“America First” types are becoming “trad-Caths.” But they don’t actually get the church or Jesus’ teachings.

Alex Thomas | Published Aug 13, 2022

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