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Mallory Ortberg: Q&A

by Amelia Ayrelan Iuvino
March 20, 2017 at 11:47am

Since becoming the latest arbiter of life decisions at Slate’s Dear Prudence column about a year ago, hilarious writer, founder of the beloved and now-defunct feminist humor website The Toast, and unbelievably empathetic human Mallory Ortberg has been providing sensible, compassionate, and amusing feminist advice to the masses.
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New Music Monday: Lizzo

by Katie Presley
March 20, 2017 at 11:26am

Born in Houston, now based in Minneapolis, singer/dancer/world dominator Lizzo took Austin by storm during SXSW this year. As far as we’re concerned, the world is her stage. All hail queen Lizzo!

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Transitioning in Trump's America

by Bitch HQ
March 20, 2017 at 6:00am

Today we’re reading about SXSW, Rachel Maddow, and Trump’s bad budget.

Reading Chimamanda Adichie Today: On Racism and transphobia in feminism

by Aqdas Aftab
March 17, 2017 at 9:59am

I had to wonder how Adichie’s recent responses to trans folks failed her own feminist politics in her new book, Dear Ijeawele.

BitchTapes: SXSW 2017 Wrap-up

by Katie Presley
March 17, 2017 at 8:23am

From a festival of almost 2,500 bands, here are some of the best things we’ve seen at SXSW music festival this year. 

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: “She Persisted” Will Be a Book

by Bitch HQ
March 17, 2017 at 6:00am

Today we’re reading about books, McDonald’s, and Chaffetz.
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Heads Up, Media: Racism is Not a “Controversy”

by Andi Zeisler
March 16, 2017 at 11:02am

Why are we seeing some of the most disturbing revelations of racism, xenophobia, and hate speech filed neatly away under the vague header of “controversy”?

Popaganda: When Your Parents Are Deported

by Sarah Mirk
March 16, 2017 at 7:52am

Donald Trump issued executive orders that call for the deportation of any and all undocumented immigrants in the United States. Reporters estimate that would mean the deportation of 11 million people.Imagine coming home from school and your dad is gone. But what will thousands—or millions—of deportations mean for the uniquely American families that have grown up in immigrant homes? What...

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: “Get Out” is Making History

by Bitch HQ
March 16, 2017 at 6:00am

Today we’re reading about lingerie ads, Hollywood conservatives, and the literary world.

What Just Happened?: #ProtectTransWomen Day of Action

by Bitch HQ
March 15, 2017 at 12:01pm

Today is a national day of action to #ProtectTransWomen, and we’re issuing this What Just Happened because it cannot be said enough: Trans women are women.

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