Queer Clicks: July 17 | New Republic in Crisis Mode After Publishing Homophobic Hit Piece About Pete Buttigieg’s Sex Life, WWII Codebreaking Hero Alan Turing, Castrated for Being Gay, Will be New Face of £50 Note, & Other Clicks

New Republic in Crisis Mode After Publishing Homophobic Hit Piece About Pete Buttigieg’s Sex Life

“The New Republic is facing major backlash after it published a homophobic hit piece on Pete Buttigieg written by gay YA novelist Dale Peck last Friday.” Queerty

WWII Codebreaking Hero Alan Turing, Castrated for Being Gay, Will be New Face of £50 Note

“Mathematician, codebreaker, and computing pioneer Alan Turing, who was convicted under anti-gay laws, will be the new face of Britain’s £50 note, the Bank of England announced on Monday, July 15.” New Now Next

Former Wimbledon Ball Boy Shares Secrets from the Court

“Personal trainer Alex Crockford spoke with The Daily Mail about his two years a ball boy at Wimbledon beginning when he was 15-years-old.” Instinct Magazine

Closeted Championship Footballer Claims He’s About to Come out of the Closet

“An anonymous Twitter user claiming to be a gay championship footballer has stated that he’s coming out of the closet any day now. He’s reportedly already come out to his friends and family, and had a meeting with his manager and chairman three days ago – when he supposedly told them too.” Cocktails and Cock Talk