ISSUE X: CLASH OF IDEOLOGIES

 

ISSUE X: Clash of Ideologies

With a resurgence of illiberal ideologies at both extremes of the political spectrum, where do those of us who still believe in sexual and romantic liberty fit in?

Join one of QM’s creators for a front-row seat to the clash of ideologies, from growing up in a cult to the most polarizing issues of our time.

ARTICLES

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Sex Beyond Labels

As the absolute labels once needed for acceptance begin to peel off, a clear trend re-emerges: We are more bisexual than we think.

Liberal Social Justice, Critical Social Justice & the Nuclear Family

Intentionally confusing radicalism with progress, and moderation with the status quo, is part of the extremist playbook.

Pronouns

“In a world where sexism dies hard, why would I end my emails with ‘she/her’?”

Family Of Infinites

For one cishet man, the LGBT community is an inspiration for straight nonconformists, too.

Je Suis Non-binary: Coming Out in Support of Free Speech

A nonbinary journalist explains how the humorless Left’s unwillingness to defend satire reveals a larger rift.

Faux Feminism: Denying Positive Masculinities

Inclusive Masculinity Theory sees gay acceptance as evidence that the patriarchy is fading. So why are we still so fixated on sticking it to The Man?

My “Lived Experience” with the Cult of “Social Justice”

If “lived experience” is paramount, then it has to cut both ways.

The In-Between: Equity & Equality

When it comes to “income inequality”, raise the floor, raise the ceiling, raise the roof.

Zach and the City: How Can You Be Inclusive When You’re an Exclusive Sex Club?

In the business of sex clubs, an open-arms policy is one thing, but open legs is another.

My Body and Other Adventures: Polygamists and Polyamorists

Pondering her Mormon ancestors, a polyamorous woman finds strange bedfellows in the fight to expand the definition of family.

Artist Feature: David Cicirelli

Individuality in living color: David Cicirelli makes John Stuart Mill's “On Liberty” dazzle and pop.

Poetry

 
Poetry
Creative Shaming

Where cultural absurdity and darkish consumption converge, an original Flarfist asks us to take a look.

 

Painted Stories

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Peter's Story

Having resigned from Portland State University in protest of new dogmas, a former professor pushes an out-of-fashion virtue: civil disagreement.

Michael's Story

In the subject of gender dysphoria, a longtime sex researcher sees intriguing lines of inquiry tied up in political taboo.

Glenn and David's Story

Everyone has something to say about journalist Glenn Greenwald and Brazilian Congressman David Miranda. Now it’s their turn.

Business of Sex

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Chloe Lovely

For this Brooklyn domme, escorts aren’t just sexual playthings, but ‘frontline workers’.

Fifi Tinker

Despite the increasing destigmatization, a Berlin stripper finds the dialogue around exploitation a trickier dance to pull off.

Panch

Though often tied up in Mexican bureaucracy, one sex educator preaches self-love over the red tape of guilt and fear.

 
 
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