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Why We Can't and Won't "Drop the T"
A campaign to “drop the T” from LGBT is hurtful in all kinds of ways.
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Ask Bear: My Friend Is Getting Married to Someone Awful. What Can I Do?
Our advice columnist weighs a tricky question: how to support a friend who's in a bad relationship.
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Geeking Out: Four writers on nerding while Black
From Scooby-Doo’s Velma to Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, nerd girls have always been white by default.
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A Satirical Video Applauds Empowering Women Through Advertising
“There’s no limit to the amount of empowerment we can empower through the power of our brands.”
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Popaganda Episode: Fandom
Fandom is a powerful cultural force. It can bind together communities, drive the pop culture economy, and revive TV shows from the dead. This episode explores four ways fandom shapes identity, including a look at the Notorious RBG phenomena, a bold exploration of queer fanfiction, a discussion on... Read more »
When TV Dramas Give Colonialism a Glamorous Feel
Shows like Downton Abbey and Indian Summers can play to white viewers' nostalgia for a time of empire.
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A Feminist's Guide to Reddit
Reddit is certainly a haven for misogynists. But instead of writing off the site, here's a guide to several awesome, inclusive parts of the site.
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Comedy is Great for Recovering Perfectionists
Good comedians make comedy look easy. They get up on stage in a room full of strangers hoping that their set will strike a chord, get some laughs, and it's a job well done. Comedian Jenny Yang talks about how to “befriend your fears” and get onstage.
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Backtalk: Police in Schools and Halloween Costumes
On Backtalk, Bitch editors Amy and Sarah discuss pop culture news of the week.
This week, we discuss how the brutal treatment of a student by a sherrif's deputy at Spring... Read more »
Ask Bear: How Do I Get Okay With Being Bad At Stuff?
This week in advice: How do you get over anxiety about being bad at stuff like sports and drawing?
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