Some of the city’s cultural establishments are facing a deep reckoning, as New Yorkers speak out against institutionalized racism within the arts.
In Virtual Dungeons, Less Flogging and More Key-Logging
I first met dominatrix Charlotte Taillor in February at her home in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, where her male submissives were curating pastry spreads and rolling…
Will the Repeal of 50-a Expose the Full Extent of NYPD Sexual Assaults?
In light of the contentious debate around defunding the police, Andi Zeisler wrote on Twitter June 4: “I’m seeing people ask things like ‘But if…
Has the Pandemic Sparked a Hidden Child Abuse Crisis?
At a St. Louis hospital in early April, a baby was admitted with 15 broken ribs. Physicians believed the injuries likely resulted from repetitive stomping,…
After Drawing Crowds, a Live Dating Show Is Forced to Get a Room
Imagine going on a blind date onstage in front of hundreds of strangers. The audience provides you topics, interjects, or perhaps even pitches a crowd…