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You’re Not the Girlboss of Me: Conflating Capitalism with Feminism in Netflix’s New Series

The expanding landscape of television means that unlikable characters can no longer just be jerks for jerks’ sake.

Don’t Touch My Crown: The Failure of Decapitation and the Power of Black Women’s Resistance

In 2017, Afro-Colombian human rights activist Emilsen Manyoma was decapitated. Did you hear about it?

Say Yes to Distress: Trump Voters: FEMINISTS UNITED TO COMBAT KAKISTOCRACY IN TRUMP TIMES

It’s important to recognize the stratification among Trump Voters. It is not a monolith, but you really gotta hand it to the MAGAs: Once they buy, they don’t look back.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: One-On-One

Today we’re reading about Bill Cosby, Wisconsin, and #BeingBlackAndMuslim.

The Only Good Mother is a Dead Mother: Supergirl’s Fear of Mature Women in Power

In Supergirl, the only good mothers—those who are strong, fierce defenders of justice like Supergirl’s biological mother, Alura—are dead mothers.

Five Instagram Accounts to Follow on Lesbian Visibility Day

As lesbian bars are closing across the country and the number of articles on the slow decline of those identifying as lesbians increases, today we honor and uplift lesbian voices, culture, and history.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Formation Scholars

Today we’re reading about SVU, Ivanka, and Breitbart.

The Sugar of Black Cool: Pepsi’s Botched Commercial Is Just One Problem in the Web of Food Justice

If the primary response to the Pepsi commercial doesn’t center on youth of color, we’re all missing the point.

Personal Shopper: An Acute Study of Boredom and Grief

Personal Shopper is a documentation of the period right after everything falls apart and before you can begin to put it back together.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Bravery, not Euphemisms

Today we’re reading about Confederate Memorial Day, Jessa Crispin, and sports.

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