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Brewed Awakening: Has Coffee Culture Become Too Gendered? Talk Amongst Yourselves

by Helen Davies
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Coffee—especially strong, black coffee—is coded as unquestionably masculine. Read more »
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by Bitch HQ
August 29, 2018 at 6:00am
They just won a $15 minimum wage. Read more »
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by Aditi Natasha Kini
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Every Western tourist is a capitalist, exploiting the world with every step of their beaded thong sandal. Read more »
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by Bitch HQ
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by Bitch HQ
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Oh Great, Betsy Devos Has a Plan

by Bitch HQ
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The Women’s Baseball World Cup is the Best Kept Secret in Sports

by Britni de la Cretaz
August 23, 2018 at 3:56pm
Viewership numbers can send a message that there’s a demand for women’s baseball. Read more »

Backtalk: #MeToo is Here To Stay

by Amy Lam
August 23, 2018 at 1:57pm
This week, Dahlia and Amy talk about a report that Asia Argento paid a settlement to a former castmate who accused her of sexual assault amidst questions about whether Argento’s behavior undermines the #MeToo movement. Another case has come to light about... Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Is "Veronica Mars" Coming Back?

by Bitch HQ
August 23, 2018 at 6:00am
Could it be? Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Why Prisoners Are Going on Strike

by Bitch HQ
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How do you organize a nationwide protest from behind bars? Read more »

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