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I’m a Childless Gay Pediatrician, and the DNC’s Takes On Masculinity and Fatherhood Have Been a Breath of Fresh Air
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I’m a Childless Gay Pediatrician, and the DNC’s Takes On Masculinity and Fatherhood Have Been a Breath of Fresh Air

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Aug 28, 2024
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For too long, the Republican Party has tried to claim a monopoly on masculinity. Whether showcasing Hulk Hogan at the RNC or circulating AI-generated images of Donald Trump as a hyper-masculine figure—despite the reality that he bears more resemblance to Jabba the Hutt than a superhero—Re…

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