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Saweetie, Rihanna, and the Memeification of Domestic Violence

by Heven Haile May 10, 2021 at 10:05am

What does it mean to live in a society where violence against women and girls is treated as comedic fodder?

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Body and Soul: In Its Final Season, “Shrill” Explores the Fear of Being Seen

by Jourdain Searles May 7, 2021 at 9:32am

We’ve seen Annie face off against the world; now it’s time for her to face herself.

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Gina Frangello Writes Complex Women. Is That Why She’s “Unlikeable?”

by Jennifer Berney May 6, 2021 at 1:30pm

Gina Frangello is surprised to find herself suddenly being a poster girl for rage.

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Bucky With the Good Arm: Fans’ Response to Wakandan Justice Is Peak Whiteness

by Alexandria Bennett May 5, 2021 at 10:00am

As the internet ruminates on Marvel’s latest hit show “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” one scene in particular has ignited debate across Twitter.

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Beautiful Suffering: “Pop Song” Bears Witness to the Power of Different Loves

by Oliver Haug May 4, 2021 at 11:25am

Maybe it’s human instinct to want to capture our emotions, to bottle and preserve them for others to see.

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“Death, Sex & Money” Offers a Masterclass in Hard Conversations

by Evette Dionne May 4, 2021 at 10:52am

What is achieved when you try to have these uncomfortable conversations with people in your life?

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