Pins Aren’t Enough: “The Predator” Fiasco Reveals the Complicity of Men in Hollywood
The decision Shane Black made to protect his friend can only be made in environments where men have unquestionable power.
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Five things you could have done instead of giving Jian Ghomeshi a cover story
Maybe we don’t need to give high-profile platforms to abusers who still crave the spotlight.
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Backtalk: Naomi Osaka & Serena Williams Deserved Better
This week, Dahlia and Amy talk about what went down at the U.S. Open and how it hurt both Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams. In a sport with a history of sexism and racism, specifically anti-Blackness, it’s tough to ignore the unfairness lobbed at Williams during this championship match and how... Read more »
Net Loss: The U.S. Open Stole More Than a Point from Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka winning her first major Grand Slam title should’ve been a complement to Williams’s own legacy.
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Steal Magnolias: “Claws” and “Dietland” brought the summer of female scammers to television
It’s been a big year for women grifters, both real and fictional.
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Who Owns Afropunk?
The annual festival is no longer an enclave for Black punks seeking refuge from whiteness.
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Popaganda: Speaking to Specters
Ghosts reveal what is hidden away, under the layers of social etiquette, historical revisionism, and taboo.
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Insult to Injury: Who’s Left out of the Picture When We Talk About Traumatic Brain Injury?
The issue of brain injuries caused by domestic violence is obviously less media-friendly than other angles.
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Brewed Awakening: Has Coffee Culture Become Too Gendered? Talk Amongst Yourselves
Coffee—especially strong, black coffee—is coded as unquestionably masculine.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Congrats to Disney World Workers!
They just won a $15 minimum wage.
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