(Sub)Culture Features
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Activists Gear Up for 'Terrifying' Pride Month As Threats Increase, Brands Drop Out
Far-right groups and aggressive social media campaigns targeting LGBTQ communities have organizers worried as June approaches
- Pride 2023
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All Hail the Side Chick, the Unsung Hero Finally Getting Her Due
She may be second in his eyes, but she's number one for us
- Get In Line
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Why Did the Idaho Murders Suspect Stay Silent Instead of Entering a Plea?
Bryan Kohberger "stood silent" at his arraignment, resulting in a not-guilty plea. An Idaho attorney breaks down the possible motivations behind the accused murderer's "unusual" choice
- Idaho Murders
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‘I Don't Have A Choice’: Meet the Uvalde Moms Fighting for Gun Reform
One year after the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the parents and families of victims aren't giving up on legislation they say could have saved their children's lives
- Remembering Uvalde
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TikTok’s Favorite Comedian Is Rehashing Ancient History
Jake Shane started Octopusslover8 to post reviews of octopus dishes — but an accidental pivot to deadpan improv made it one of the best accounts on social media
- King Puss
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'Final Fantasy XVI' Aims to Thrive Where 'Game of Thrones' Failed
Heavily inspired by western fantasy, but still true to its JRPG roots, the saga returns to give every fandom what they want
- GAME PREVIEW
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The Smiley Face Killers Conspiracy Theory Died Down. Then Came TikTok
How one viral video resurfaced one of the longest-running serial killer theories — and sparked a conversation about the ethics of true crime
- Cracked
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3 Girls Were Strangled to Death. Why Did It Take 8 Months for the DA to Tell the Public?
The Cass County District Attorney confirmed to Rolling Stone that autopsy results from August 2022 showed three siblings had died by homicide. They didn't tell the media until March
- Texas Tragedy
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The Far Right Wants This LGBTQ TikToker Dead. They Say That's Only Making Them Stronger
With the release of their new book ‘Take Your Own Advice,’ viral TikTok star Jeffrey Marsh tells Rolling Stone that right-wing backlash won’t stand in the way of their mission
- Joyful Noise
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'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' Is a Perfect Video Game
It's the ultimate coalescence of the series' best traits with astonishing new ideas — and there has never been anything like it
- GAME REVIEW
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