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Nico Lang


Nico Lang is an essayist, movie critic, and reporter who specializes in the intersection of politics and LGBTQ issues. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Los Angeles Times, Jezebel, Esquire, and BuzzFeed, among other notable publications.

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Trump’s pick in Georgia 6th race wants to outlaw gay adoptions

Georgia's high-profile special election is about more than Democrats' chances in 2018.

On Jun 20, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Donald Trump

Trump ‘cares’ about anti-LGBTQ hate crimes—except when his supporters commit them

If Trump wants to know the real threat to queer and trans Americans, the president should get a mirror.

On Jun 13, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Orlando Pulse Nightclub

How Orlando’s LGBTQ community rebuilt itself after the Pulse shooting

One year after the largest mass shooting in U.S. history, the city of Orlando has rallied to support its LGBTQ community.

On Jun 12, 2017 by Nico Lang

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LGBTQ pride

Pittsburgh Pride was renamed after a fracking company—and the LGBTQ community is fighting back

Welcome to the corporatization of Pride.

On Jun 9, 2017 by Nico Lang

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wonder woman

‘Wonder Woman’ is great—but it had to be

Male directors get second chances. Female directors are lucky to get a chance at all.

On Jun 3, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Donald Trump Pointing His Finger

The dark magic of Trump’s covfefe typo

One dumb Trump tweet can trick the world into looking the other way.

On Jun 2, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Trump NATO first gentleman photo

Erasing Luxembourg’s ‘first gentleman’ is the perfect metaphor for Trump’s treatment of LGBTQ people

You can't be an ally and continually ignore the people right in front of you.

On May 31, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Donald Trump calling CNN 'fake news'

Trump’s war on the media is just beginning

President Trump's attacks on the press attack the Constitution itself.

On May 30, 2017 by Nico Lang

Tech
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Brad Pitt’s ‘War Machine’ fails despite its epic ideas

The Netflix war film is an unfocused mess that wants to be all things to all viewers.

On May 26, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Casual season 3

‘Casual’ season 3 is a searingly funny triumph for Hulu

If you’re the type of person to crack jokes at a wake, this is the show for you.

On May 26, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Ariana Grande memes

The awful rise of Ariana Grande memes

This is pathetic.

On May 25, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Broken window with woman symbol

The Manchester attack was an act of violence against women

Nearly all the victims were female—as they are in most acts of mass violence.

On May 24, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Impeachment of Trump

The case against impeaching Trump

America needs Donald Trump to stay in office—whether we like it or not.

On May 24, 2017 by Nico Lang

Tech
Twin Peaks season 3

The return of ‘Twin Peaks’—and the limits of recap culture

Reviewing David Lynch's reboot is an exercise in futility.

On May 23, 2017 by Nico Lang

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No one noticed when this ‘Arrested Development’ star came out—and that’s progress

Do we finally think a person’s sexuality is no big deal?

On May 22, 2017 by Nico Lang

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