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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

Satisfaction

A 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.

David Levesley | Published Aug 28, 2015

The UK’s Hottest Reality TV Star Is Cake

Eat Me

No one could have predicted how ‘The Great British Bake Off,’ a reality show featuring amateur bakers, would bewitch the viewing masses.

David Levesley | Published Aug 11, 2015

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.

David Levesley | Published Jul 25, 2015

The Battle to Make Opera Cool

NEW WAVE

A generation of performers disillusioned by Broadway musicals gambles their careers on making opera cool again in the Big Apple.

David Levesley | Published Mar 01, 2015

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>

David Levesley | Published Feb 22, 2015

Kick-Ass Cyborg or Whitewashing?

FEMME FATALE

If 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.

David Levesley | Published Jan 20, 2015

Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem

Love Pains

When trans men use gay dating apps, they face disgust, prejudice, curiosity, and questions about their genitalia.

David Levesley | Published Jan 09, 2015

Cereal Cafe’s Big Bowl of Hate

Sugar & Spice

London’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.

David Levesley | Published Dec 14, 2014

Has the Turner Prize Gone Soft?

Snooze

The 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?

David Levesley | Published Dec 02, 2014

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>

David Levesley | Published Nov 29, 2014

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