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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: What “On the Basis of Sex” Gets Wrong

Dorothy Kenyon was a crucial source of inspiration for Ginsburg—just not in the way the film depicts.

All the Douchebags of 2018

All of this year’s douchebags in one place.

American Pain: Remembering Erica Garner’s Short Life and Everlasting Activism

Erica Garner died on December 30, 2017, at age 27.

Backtalk: Our Favorites of 2018

In this episode, Dahlia, Amy, and special guest Soleil share their pop culture faves that got them through this year, from Shirkers and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, to online hoaxes, sandwich outfits, and Queer Eye. We’ve celebrated the best of this year’s pop culture, and now we’re ready for you, 2019.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The Enduring Myths of the Democratic Party

Claire McCaskill’s claims of confusion over the fervor surrounding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are confusing.

Andrea Gibson’s “Lord of the Butterflies” Celebrates Constant Transformation

In their fifth collection of poetry, Lord of the Butterflies, Andrea Gibson resists tidy narratives in favor of dramatizing a life that’s vibrant with constant transformation.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Second Child This Month Dies in U.S. Custody

The 8-year-old Guatemalan boy has been identified as Felipe Alonzo-Gomez.

BitchWatch: 2018’s Best Horror Films about Women

From dancing witches to badass Final Girls!

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Baby, It's a War on Christmas

Wars over Christmas songs have been waged for centuries.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Trump Owns the Shutdown

This is the presidential equivalent of throwing a temper tantrum.

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