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David Levesley is a Columbia Journalism School graduate who writes about culture and cultures. David is also an award-winning playwright, librettist and actor and has produced award-winning plays across his native Britain. David has previously contributed to The Sunday Times, Mic, Aesthetica, and The Washington Jewish Week. His work has been referenced by Salon, MTV, HuffPo, Storify and Bustle.
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Gay Escort: We Must Fight the Feds
SatisfactionA former RentBoy.com advertiser says the website provided a safe and consensual context for escorts to meet clients. Now the LGBT community’s support is needed to fight the authorities.

The UK’s Hottest Reality TV Star Is Cake
Eat MeNo one could have predicted how ‘The Great British Bake Off,’ a reality show featuring amateur bakers, would bewitch the viewing masses.

Inside the School for Male Escorts
Trade School‘Rent U’ offers seminars in sexual health education, financial and legal advice, and building your brand—and getting the best tips from other sex workers.

The Battle to Make Opera Cool
NEW WAVEA generation of performers disillusioned by Broadway musicals gambles their careers on making opera cool again in the Big Apple.

Michael Chabon’s Pop Songwriting Tips
TEENAGE DREAM<p>The celebrated novelist opens up about his move to music, penning several songs on Mark Ronson’s new album <em>Uptown Special</em> and annotating tunes on Genius.</p>

Kick-Ass Cyborg or Whitewashing?
FEMME FATALEIf you’ve only heard about ‘Ghost in the Shell’ because of ScarJo—and accusations of ‘whitewashing’ the story—there’s so much more to the transcendent sci-fi manga franchise.

Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem
Love PainsWhen trans men use gay dating apps, they face disgust, prejudice, curiosity, and questions about their genitalia.

Cereal Cafe’s Big Bowl of Hate
Sugar & SpiceLondon’s Cereal Killer is only in its first week, but criticism is already pouring in against the hipster-priced cafe in a poor area. But a visit is worth it for the nostalgia.

Has the Turner Prize Gone Soft?
SnoozeThe Turner Prize was more sedate than usual this year. Has the award that’s known for supporting shocking and innovative art, like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, become too grown up?

Sci-Fi TV Finds a New Muse: Feminism
UNCHARTERED UNIVERSE<p>As fantasy shows like <i>Doctor Who</i> and <i>The Legend of Korra</i> tackle issues like abortion and consent, a question emerges: Is this the golden age of feminist science-fiction television?</p>
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