Stories by R. S. Benedict

Did You Know Childhood Classic ‘Goodnight Moon’ Was Inspired by a Stormy Lesbian Romance?

A tumultuous relationship between two women was actually the inspiration behind the beloved classic children’s book

On Reagan’s Birthday, Pledge Not to Forget the AIDS Deaths His Administration Laughed Off

Let’s all celebrate Ronald Reagan’s 105th birthday by remembering that his administration did nothing to stop the AIDS epidemic… nothing except laugh.

6 Things I Learned About Penises While Working at a Urology Clinic

Urology clinics are a treasure trove of weird dick facts — and let’s face it, every dick is at least a little bit weird, and that’s okay

How to Identify a Homosexual, According to a 1980 CIA Memo

In 1980, the CIA released a three-page memorandum on how to identify homosexuals during investigations in order to blackmail them