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Page Numbers: 16 17The Future Is Dorian Electra Allie Volpe
In an industry that favors those who play by the rules, this pop shape-shifter proves the power of defiant individuality
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Page Numbers: 20 21The Lure Of A Locked Door Lewis Trondheim
A pastoral adventure of Lapinot and Richard
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Page Numbers: 22 23What's In A Name? Michelle Lhooq
The cannabis world ponders whether legalization and scientific advances will put an end to colorfully name strains (looking at you, Sour Diesel0
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Page Numbers: 26 27Left For Dead Ryan Gajewski
Amid right-wing criticism- and a Trump tweet- Universal shelved its film The Hunt. Now the director breaks his silence on why everything you know about the movie is wrong.
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Page Numbers: 30 31Compton Cowboys Anita Little
Where have all the cowboys gone? South Los Angeles, it turns out, A Compton-based nonprofit reframes a whitewashed way of life.
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Page Numbers: 36 37Words Matter Nadine Strossen
An inveterate civil-rights activist and former ACLU president argues that even with the evolving dangers of social media, unrestrained free speech remains the key to democracy
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Page Numbers: 38 39Average Acceptance Now Quinta Brunson
Notes of a web-slaying comedian and Black Lady Sketch Show cast member who's fed up with the insane demands of capitalism, showbiz and social media
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Page Numbers: 44 45Playboy Advisor Ian Kerner
Ian Kerner brings his expertise as a Ph.D., LMFT, psychotherapist and author of the best-selling She Comes First to tackle a range of sexual dilemmas, from STI fears to sexting etiquette. First up: advice on an underreported problem plaguing the sex lives of almost one in three men
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Page Numbers: 48 49Playboy Interview: Jameela Jamil Ashley C. Ford
A candid conversation with the activist, Good Place star and social-media firebrand on figuring out when to take up space and when to stand aside
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Page Numbers: 64 65Body & Soul Osman Can Yerebakan
With a full slate of 2020 projects, multimedia artist Nick Cave reaffirms his dedication to fostering community, speaking truth to power and celebrating our wondrous, beautiful bodies
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Page Numbers: 74 75Passion In Paradise Ana Dias
Singer-songwriter, legal eagle, motivational speaker and April Playmate Marsha Elle is making history in these pages and far beyond. Join her as she lights up Tulum and tells her astonishing story
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Page Numbers: 86 87A Fresh Bit Of Peaches Mary Katharine Tramontana
The multimedia artist and pop provacateur continues to fight for erotic liberation- this time with the help of a dexterous sex toy
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Page Numbers: 92 93The True Threat Donovan Farley
8chan founder and former "king of the trolls" Fredrick Brennan is fighting a multifront war over how- and whether- to counter hate speech; here, a report from the front lines
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Page Numbers: 98 99Playmates Of The Year Ali Mitton
It's a dilemma that has plagued us since 1960, when the first Playmate of the Year was crowned: How on earth do we choose a single winner out of 12 extraordinary women whose backgrounds, passions and talents are as far-reaching as humanity itself? That's why, having gathered them early this year for a sumptuous shoot in Holmby Hills, California, we hereby ordain all our 2019 Playmates equally PMOY. On the following pages you'll see their radiant selves against a backdrop of subtle subterfuge and suspense. What's in Hilda's briefcase? Will Miki's key open it? We're not telling- yet.
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Page Numbers: 112 113Patrick Stewart Stacey Wilson Hunt
With Picard, the Star Trek universe has rediscovered one of its brightest stars. The actor and activist (and knight) talks Hollywood inclusivity, cannabis reform, pit bull rescue and whether he'll ever say "Engage!" off camera
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Page Numbers: 118 119Senator Gardner, Radical Centrist Matt Laslo
Colorado's Republican statesman and unexpected cannabis-industry darling is on the run- from Trump's legacy and, often, how own
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Page Numbers: 124 125Ticket To Ride Graham Dunn
May Playmate Savanna Smith is equal parts model and grease monkey- and living proof that such distinctions are irrelevant. Join her as she demonstrates the richness of human endeavor and a passion for using her platform
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Page Numbers: 136 137Back To Kali Eve Barlow
What happens when an artist tosses the pop-star rule book in favor of fierce authenticity? Kali Uchis is ready to find out
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Page Numbers: 144 145Sfsx: The Dirty Mind Guide 2 Talking Dirty Tina Horn & Alejandra Gutierrez
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Page Numbers: 152 153A Drink With Daveed Diggs Ira Madison Iii
The Hamilton breakout and Snowpiercer star peers into the future- of manhood, humanity and much in between
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Page Numbers: 160 161Silenced By Hollywood Amanda Fortini
Despite public perception that women's voices are now being heard in the film and TV industries, the price of speaking out can still be steep
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Page Numbers: 166 167The Empath Sasha Samsonova
There are billions of people on this Earth but only one Alicia Loraina Olivas- and our June Playmate is on a mission to celebrate the unique beauty of every last one of us
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Page Numbers: 178 179Your First Pet And The Street You Grew Up On Kiley Reid
She's not quite woman's best friend
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Page Numbers: 182 183Who Counts? Alicia Garza
Our Symposium guest editor is a Black Lives Matter co-founder and voting-rights activist; her insights into the myth of American power could not be more urgent
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Page Numbers: 184 185As Goes The South Latosha Brown
If you think the South is a bastion of retrograde conservatism, a co-founder of Black Voters Matter has news for you
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Page Numbers: 186 187Before The Ballot Rashad Robinson
The Color of Change president explains how voters can tip the scales toward real criminal justice
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Page Numbers: 188 189Two Evils Angela Peoples
When is "party solidarity" worse than voting your conscience- especially for marginalized Americans? A grassroots political strategist weighs in
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Page Numbers: 190 191Silencing The Status Quo Marisa Franco
When American outsiders organize, their combined voices can change elections- and the co-founder of Mijente has proof
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Page Numbers: 192 193Don't Fuck With Betty Tompkins Alison M. Gingeras
From anti-porn feminists to the French government to Instagram, Tompkins has been fighting censorship- and paving the way to free sexual expression- for nearly 50 years
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Page Numbers: 202 203Playboy's Party Jokes Josh Gondelman
This edition curated by writer, producer, stand-up comedian and pug enthusiast Josh Gondelman
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Page Numbers: 204 205Naked Defiance Sarah Boxer
An artwork created from PLAYBOY's pages challenges the idea that nudes exist merely for others' pleasure
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Page Numbers: 208 209Meet Naughty Granny's Dad Eileen Guo
Cartoonist Buck Brown took the taboo and made it funny
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Page Numbers: 210 211Playboy's Rearview
Rabbit-hop through time as we recall important anti-censorship moments from the magazine’s first four decades, from battling the top postman to interviewing an outlaw—plus one regrettable hiccup
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Page Numbers: 212 213Louann Fernald
The environmentalist and Twitter enthusiast weighs in on activism, her career as an attorney and how becoming the June 1979 Playmate opened up her world
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Page Numbers: 222 223On The Record
From wise to wacky, here are eight memorable Playboy Interview comments. Can you match the quote with the person who said it?
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