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Latest articles by J. L.

Culture
Star Trek: Discovery’s showrunners on what to expect from the first Trek TV series in 16 yearsStar Trek: Discovery’s showrunners on what to expect from the first Trek TV series in 16 years
Culture

The new show marks a turning point for the legendary sci-fi franchise.

By J. L.
Politics
An inside look at how North Carolina compromised on repealing its anti-LGBTQ lawAn inside look at how North Carolina compromised on repealing its anti-LGBTQ law
Politics

North Carolina didn’t want to be known as the “bathroom state” anymore. Here’s how that will affect trans people for years to come.

By J. L.
The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds came out 50 years ago. It still feels fresh today.
Culture

The product of an informal competition between the Beach Boys and the Beatles, Pet Sounds set a new standard for what a record album could be.

By J. L.
What happened when I tried to comply with North Carolina’s new bathroom law
archives

I took extra precautions before I went to an event at UNC-Chapel Hill. But my body had other plans.

By J. L.
What I wish I’d known before I had gender-affirming surgery
archives

The media makes out procedures like the one I had to be cure-alls. They’re not.

By J. L.

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