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“A Surprised Queenhood in the New Black Sun” Reveals the Warmth of Gwendolyn Brooks

Angela Jackson’s new biography of Gwendolyn Brooks is a lovingly written genealogy of Black activism and art.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Bill O’Reilly is Losing it

Bill O’Reilly thinks he’s the real victim.

“Black Girl” Unmasks the Phantoms of Colonialism

Black Girl resonates deeply with our own contemporary moment, mirroring U.S. treatment of groups marked as “alien” or “illegal.”

20 Terrific Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween

To put together the ultimate horror movie recommendations, we asked the Bitch community for your favorite horror films. You did not disappoint.

Gossip Grrrl: Can celebrity gossip ever be feminist?

Can I be a “real” feminist if I acknowledge that flipping through Us Weekly is fun, if I confess to keeping up with the Kardashians?

We Take Care Of Our Own: Radical Aftercare for Revolutionaries

Activism is a community effort.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: John Kelly’s Lies About Frederica Wilson

A pattern of not believing Black women.

Fear of a Black Future: How Hollywood Co-Opts the Revolution

The presence of revolutionary militant Black people in the Matrix franchise was fundamental for me at a time when I had few opportunities to see my reflection in popular culture.

Douchebag Decree: Mike Pence is a Tool

Read the nine most horrifying anecdotes about what a Pence presidency might look like.

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: How Thin People Can Actually Be Effective Allies

Our senior editor Evette Dionne and four other fat activists sounded off.

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