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Steven Canals Wants TV to Go Beyond Striking a Pose
The ballroom is truly about being a safety net and being a family for young LGBTQ kids who were being discarded by their families, government, and churches.
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Bro-ey Ribaldry: Zac Efron’s “Down to Earth” is Merely Colonialist Fantasy
Though fun, “Down to Earth” largely whitewashes sustainability, and misses the mark.
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Julie Plec Continues “The Vampire Diaries” Tradition of Black Women Saving White Women
It’s not the first time Julie Plec has put vile demands on the shoulders of Black women.
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Naya Rivera Built a TV Legacy for Queer, Latinx People
“Santana validated me, and was the beginning of what led me out of the closet.”
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BitchWatch: 15 Movies Feminists Should Watch This Summer
Whether you need a laugh, or need to be horrified, this BitchWatch is an essential summer guide.
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Feeling Sapphic: How Velma Shaped Lesbian Culture
“I always felt like Velma was sapphic.”
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In “Palm Springs,” Consent Is a Murky Line
While Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti turn out great rom-com performances, their characters’ soulmate bond hinges on lies and feigned ignorance.
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Everything Must Die: Big Pharma Is the Real Villain in “The Old Guard”
Plus, it’s wonderfully queer.
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“Athlete A” Reveals How Police Fail Sexual Assault Victims
Athlete A neglects to mention that the police misconduct apparent in the handling of the Larry Nassar case is indicative of a disease infecting all of law enforcement.
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The Fires This Time: “Little Fires Everywhere” Is an Indictment of Colorblind Whiteness
The show pinpoints the dissonance between white fantasies of colorblindness and the realities of white supremacy and privilege.
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