Out # 214, May 2012

<b>FEATURES</b><br> 45 THE POWER 50<br>
From the CEO of the world&#39;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.<br>
54 QUEER TO THE CORE<br>
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<br>
62 PEDAL POWER<br>
Take these two-wheeled tours through four surprisingly bike-friendly cities.<br>
66 OF GODS AND MEN<br>
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<br>
72 ISLAND TIME<br>
What&#39;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.<br>
<b>FASHION</b><br>
80 DO THE HUSTLE!<br>
The cool fit of denim has gone from being baggy to super skinny to today&#39;s retro-&#39;70s
vibe of liberated proportions. STYLING BY GRANT WOOLHEAD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON
KIM<br>
16 EDITOR&#39;S LETTER<br>
18 LETTERS<br>
<b>FOREGROUND</b><br>
21 JEREMY JORDAN<br>
The cult classic Newsies gets the Broadway treatment&#8212;thanks to scribe Harvey
Fierstein and New York&#39;s best-looking paperboy.<br>
24 SMELL THE CLOUT<br>
Even those who hold the world in their hands can use a spritz on the wrist.<br>
26 HONG KONG CONFIDENTIAL<br>
For a vacation in lights, head to Hollywood Road.<br>
28 A LIFE IN INCHES<br>
The Columnist looks at the closeted world of a 195os Washington insider.<br>
30 THE SOUND OF SPEED<br>
Experience the mind-altering effects of Lower Dens&#39; Nootropics.<br>
32 GENTLEMANLY PURSUITS<br>
How to look good at the races.<br>
34 WHAT&#39;S MINT TO BE<br>
A well-made julep is a thing of beauty.<br>
39 TIP THE SCALES<br>
Don&#39;t worry, these pythons won&#39;t bite.<br>
<b>SYMPOSIUM</b><br>
41 CROSSING OVER<br>
Jonathan Galassi took a long time to come to terms with being gay. A volume of
heart-wrenching poems charts his journey.<br>
43 NOTES ON DRAG<br>
Andrew Sessa chucks his inhibitions and puts on a dress.<br>
<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
91 SURVEILLANCE<br>
It&#39;s time to step-up your workout routine. We&#39;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&#8212;just try and find an excuse for not looking like an Adonis on the beach this summer.<br>
95 STORE INFO<br>
96 4,000 WORDS<br>
Andy Cohen shares photos from his life before (and during) fame.