Michael Abernethy

Michael has been writing for PopMatters since 2000. His primary focus, aside from queer culture, is television reviews and commentary, and his article Male Bashing on TV has been reprinted in two college textbooks. He currently lives in Louisville, KY, and is a Lecturer of Communication Studies at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, IN. As a teacher, he has an interest in the study of contemporary political rhetoric and argumentation. He and his partner Jim have been living in un-wedded bliss since 1995.

America’s LGBT and Straight Game Changers

God Hates You, But Fred Phelps Doesn’t

Would You Like a Side of Attitude with That?

Gay Dating Sites: Here’s Your Ticket to Crazy Town

‘Bully’ Is Heavy-Handed

‘How to Survive a Plague’: Critical Lessons for a New Era

‘Pray the Gay Away’: On Being Beaten with the Bible Belt

The Best of Television Performances of 2012

And in the Fifth Grade, We Teach Fellatio

Let’s Tip Our Hats to Those Who Have Joined the Sequined and Flanneled Front Lines

Soaring High, and Beautifully: ‘Winged Planet’

‘Partners’ Is No ‘Will & Grace’