FEATURES 45 THE POWER 50
From the CEO of the world's most valuable company to the leader of a political
foundation fighting (and succeeding!) to win same-sex marriage rights through
state legislatures, our sixth annual survey of the most influential gay men and
women in America.
54 QUEER TO THE CORE
Gay punk comes out with a vengeance. An oral history of the movement that changed
the world (whether you knew it or not). BY ADAM RATHE
62 PEDAL POWER
Take these two-wheeled tours through four surprisingly bike-friendly cities.
66 OF GODS AND MEN Chris Hemsworth went from being an Aussie soap star to the embodiment of the Norse
god of thunder, nudging ahead of a pack of blond Hollywood newbies. BY PAUL FLYNN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY XEVI MUNTANE
72 ISLAND TIME
What's that drifting in on the salt-scented air? Your next vacation. Hop your
way around the globe with five alternatives to the same old sun, sand, and sea. FASHION
80 DO THE HUSTLE!
The cool fit of denim has gone from being baggy to super skinny to today's retro-'70s
vibe of liberated proportions. STYLING BY GRANT WOOLHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON
KIM
16 EDITOR'S LETTER
18 LETTERS FOREGROUND
21 JEREMY Jordan
The cult classic Newsies gets the Broadway treatment—thanks to scribe Harvey
Fierstein and New York's best-looking paperboy.
24 SMELL THE CLOUT
Even those who hold the world in their hands can use a spritz on the wrist.
26 HONG KONG CONFIDENTIAL
For a vacation in lights, head to Hollywood Road.
28 A LIFE IN INCHES
The Columnist looks at the closeted world of a 195os Washington insider.
30 THE SOUND OF SPEED
Experience the mind-altering effects of Lower Dens' Nootropics.
32 GENTLEMANLY PURSUITS
How to look good at the races.
34 WHAT'S MINT TO BE
A well-made julep is a thing of beauty.
39 TIP THE SCALES
Don't worry, these pythons won't bite. SYMPOSIUM
41 CROSSING OVER
Jonathan Galassi took a long time to come to terms with being gay. A volume of
heart-wrenching poems charts his journey.
43 NOTES ON DRAG
Andrew Sessa chucks his inhibitions and puts on a dress. DEPARTMENTS
91 SURVEILLANCE
It's time to step-up your workout routine. We've tested the buzziest exercise
fads, browsed the web for killer apps to sub in for a personal trainer, and found the best hotel gyms in the world—just try and find an excuse for not looking like an Adonis on the beach this summer.
95 STORE INFO
96 4,000 WORDS Andy Cohen shares photos from his life before (and during) fame.