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Protesters marching and holding a giant sign that says, “The most unprotected person in America is the Black Woman. Still we rise. #MuteRKelly #BlackGirlsMatter”

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Sony Drops R. Kelly

by Bitch HQ
January 21, 2019 at 6:00am

Sony has not commented on the split, but R. Kelly has been removed from RCA Records’ site.
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“On the Basis of Sex” is the Glossy, Imperfect Love Story We Need Right Now

by Caroline Reilly
January 18, 2019 at 3:13pm

The love between Ruth and Marty Ginsburg is palpable, and brilliantly illuminates the battles Ruth takes on in her professional life.
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“Maid” and the Resurgence of Hardship Memoirs

by s.e. smith
January 18, 2019 at 11:36am

Stephanie Land doesn’t frame her story as an inspiring tale of bootstrapping, a blueprint for others, or evidence that grit and determination are all it takes to escape poverty.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Ed Buck Needs to Be Held Accountable

by Bitch HQ
January 18, 2019 at 6:00am

This is the second time in eighteen months that a Black gay man was found dead in Buck’s home.

Popaganda: How Do We Talk About Abortion?

by Sarah Mirk
January 17, 2019 at 10:21am

In recent years, though, there’s been a big shift in the way we talk about abortion. People who’ve had abortions have been able to share their stories widely on social media. Though, of course, they’ve faced a lot of pushback and hatred, real people sharing their stories about abortion is helping change mainstream conversation about reproductive rights in a big way. And it’s helping...
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: DNC Reportedly Pulls Women's March Sponsorship

by Bitch HQ
January 17, 2019 at 6:00am

Women’s March national co-chair Tamika Mallory refused to condemn Louis Farrakhan’s anti-Semitism during an appearance on The View on Monday.
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Hide or Fight: “Cam” Volleys Effortlessly between Terror, Fascination, and Righteous Anger

by Jourdain Searles
January 16, 2019 at 3:43pm

Alice’s struggles highlight the isolating nature of sex work, and it’s harrowing to witness her try to defend herself and protect her career. 
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What Happens When Men’s Careers Are “Ruined” by Sexual Misconduct Allegations

by Marina Watanabe
January 16, 2019 at 12:53pm

As we now know, Aziz Ansari, like so many other predatory men in Hollywood, is doing just fine.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Republicans Finally Condemn Steve King

by Bitch HQ
January 16, 2019 at 6:00am

Who wants to break it to them about Trump?
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Whoa, Canada: Toronto Can’t Be Tech’s City of the Future until It Reckons with Its Past

by Adwoa Afful
January 15, 2019 at 3:00pm

Toronto’s rebranding efforts obscure how many of its long-term residents of color continue to experience the city.

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