June 8, 2026

Margaret Waller on Fashion, Masculinity, and Napoleon’s Closet

In this Q&A, Margaret Waller discusses why she chose to pair Napoleon Bonaparte and Le Boux La Mésangère and why this history matters today.

June 3, 2026

Three Truths About Intersex Medicine—and Why We Must Rethink It

Iain Morland

Iain Morland challenges intersex medical practices, exposing harms of early surgeries and urging a rethink of medicalization, autonomy, and patient rights.

June 1, 2026

Queer Lives and the Ideas That Shape Them

Books for Pride Month 2026

These books offer grounded, critical perspectives for readers interested in the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ lives and thought.

March 29, 2026

Nicole M. Morris Johnson on The Souths in Her

Nicole M. Morris Johnson reflects on how Black women’s creativity—across writing and dance—reveals the many “Souths” shaping diasporic experience

March 25, 2026

Yanbing Er on Feminism Enchanted

In this Q&A, Yanbing Er discusses Feminism Enchanted and why feminism must move beyond traditional narratives of progress.

March 22, 2026

Dorian Rhea Debussy on Women, Queer People, and the National Security State

Dorian Rhea Debussy discusses The Lavender Bans and how women and queer people led change in the military and intelligence community.

March 1, 2026

15 Must-Read Books for Women’s History Month 2026

These books explore women’s fights for political voice, economic and property rights, representation in science and the arts, and global movements for equity.

July 8, 2025

Setting the Stage

Shalini Kudinoor

Shalini Kudinoor thinks about the power of storytelling as a force for both memory and transformation in this AUP RoundUP about Pride Month and Juneteenth.

June 23, 2025

Daniel Kane on Love, Joe

In this Q&A, Daniel Kane discusses his book, Love, Joe, and examines how Joe Brainard’s letters speak to his artistic life and queer identity.

June 11, 2025

Attacks on Science Put Same-Sex Marriage, and All Our Rights, in Danger

Michael Stambolis-Ruhstorfer

Michael Stambolis-Ruhstorfer discusses how attacks on science threaten same-sex marriage rights and highlights the crucial role experts play in shaping policy.

March 24, 2025

Recovery Without End

Insights From a Medieval Mystic?

Hannah Lucas

Hannah Lucas explores the mystical experiences of Julian of Norwich during her illness in the 14th century and challenges modern wellness culture.

March 17, 2025

On Motherhood and the Literary Life

Emily Hodgson Anderson

Emily Hodgson Anderson explores the complex relationship between motherhood and writing, using Doris Lessing’s experiences as a focal point.