Steven W. Thrasher

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Steven W. Thrasher, a doctoral candidate in American Studies at New York University, will join the faculty of Northwestern University in 2019 as the inaugural Daniel H. Renberg chair of media coverage of sexual and gender minorities.

President George HW Bush in 2010

It’s a Disgrace to Celebrate George H.W. Bush on World AIDS Day It’s a Disgrace to Celebrate George H.W. Bush on World AIDS Day

The 41st president’s “civility” hid the vast nature of American state violence.

Dec 1, 2018 / Steven W. Thrasher

Damn It, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama, Stop Rehabilitating George W. Bush!

Damn It, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama, Stop Rehabilitating George W. Bush! Damn It, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama, Stop Rehabilitating George W. Bush!

Biden’s decision to present Bush with a medal is more than just shameful.

Oct 15, 2018 / Steven W. Thrasher

HIV Epidemic Scott County

Mike Pence Is Still to Blame for an HIV Outbreak in Indiana—but for New Reasons Mike Pence Is Still to Blame for an HIV Outbreak in Indiana—but for New Reasons

The avoidable Scott County epidemic may reveal a terrifying future for public health in America.

Oct 4, 2018 / Steven W. Thrasher

Patty and Jerry Wetterling

Sex, Race, and the Law: Considering America ‘In the Dark’ Sex, Race, and the Law: Considering America ‘In the Dark’

Madeleine Baran’s stunning investigative podcast grapples with our so-called “justice” system.

Jul 18, 2018 / Steven W. Thrasher

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