The world is still adjusting to a new normal, and here at BUST, we've been spending our COVID-19 quarantine creating our best Summer Issue ever! On the cover, we’ve got New Orleans’ dynamic ambassador of bounce music Big Freedia doing the absolute MOST! And inside, we’ve got in-depth interviews with Stranger Things’ new young star Maya Hawke, comedy powerhouse Jaboukie Young-White, and the women behind some of the most beloved puppets on Sesame Street. We’ve also got a rowdy roundup of work by flapper cartoonists; true tales from America’s first female-led terrorist cell; and more.

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Table of Contents Summer 2020

FEATURES

Freedia Be You And Me

New Orleans’ bounce superstar Big Freedia is “bringing people together through the power of ass.” By Emily Rems

Hey 19

To date, America has only had one homegrown, domestic terrorist cell led by women—and they had a blast. By Rachel Leibrocks

Paper Dolls

When flappers took over the funnies in the 1920s, it was women cartoonists doing the drawing. By Miss Rosen

Rumor Has It

Country music rebel Margo Price is ready to rock. By Kathy Iandoli

How To Get To Sesame Street

True children’s television tales from the women who bring Grundgetta Grouch, Abby Cadabby, Prairie Dawn, Zoe, and more to life. By Phoenix Leigh

Dream On

Don’t sleep on these sweet summer styles. Photographed by Kat Borchart, Styled by Jardine Hammond
 

BROADCAST

• Stranger Things’ Maya Hawke; amazing animal artist Annie Montgomerie; “The Black Girl Bill of Rights;” and more.
• The Hotness: Summertime pop culture finds. By Emily Rems
• Boy du Jour: Comedian Jaboukie Young-White keeps it light. By Bry’onna Mention
• Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
• Pop Quiz: Remembering rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Big Mama Thornton. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

• Get your fizz on with tepache; unleash the dark goddess within; spread some sweetness with raspberry honey jam; and more.
• Good to Know: Bits and bobs for making life better. By Lisa Butterworth
• You Go, Girl: Live tu vida loca in sunny L.A. By Lisa Butterworth

LOOKS

• Fashion advice from vintage expert Sam Klein; pretty painted peepers; a peek inside Alice Bag’s cosmetics bag; and more.
• Good Stuff: Let’s get physical. By Stephanie J.
• Get This Look: Go Overboard with styles inspired by Goldie Hawn’s most fashion-forward film. By Callie Watts

THE BUST GUIDE

• Music: Reviews; plus Israeli pop princess Netta!
• Movies: The Truth is that selling your Babyteeth will make you a Kajillionaire.
• Books: Reviews; plus bibliophile banter with Ann Friedman, Aminatou Sow, Kim Krans, and Roxane Gay!

SEX FILES

• Novelist Jasmine Guillory’s tips for writing sex right; and more.
• Answers from the Queen: Arousal 101. By Dr. Carol Queen
• One-Handed Read: Cold Kissed. By T.C. Mill

THE BACK

• Cosmic Vibes: Queen of Kings. By Emmalea Russo
• X Games: Miss Interpretation. By Tracy Bennett
• Parting Glance: Untitled. By Helen Rae

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