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A Model Explores Race, Sexuality, and Gender in the Entertainment Industry
Television shows, movies, and other forms of showbiz are crucial parts of conversations about race and sex in our society. But ironically, the dynamics of what happens behind the scenes in the entertainment industry is not so well-known. As a feminist model and writer in eternally sunny Los... Read more »
On Our Radar: Today's Feminist News Roundup
Good morning! Here’s a sampling of today’s feminist news, from most depressing to least depressing.
• North Dakota’s governor... Read more »
Beyond its Candy-Coated Outer Shell, "Spring Breakers" Critiques a Nasty Culture
I had this awkward moment at the Paramount Theatre in Austin after the frenzied SXSW premiere of Harmony Korine’s much-hyped Spring Breakers. I liked the film; I was beaming when washing my hands in the ladies room.
“Urgh, that was such an... Read more »
Digging into Nü Sensae's Canadian Fuzz
Vancouver, BC’s bugged-out Nü Sensae sounds like “does ‘fuck you’ sound simple enough?”–era Kim Gordon backed by the Canada’s scuzziest punk unit.
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On Our Radar: Today's Feminist News Roundup
Good morning! Today is a big day for marriage equality. So much to read!
• The Supreme Court is taking up the case of marriage equality and it’s... Read more »
Three Indisputable Arguments that DOMA is Bad for Business.
Just ten years ago, only 33 percent of Americans supported same-sex marriage. Now, backing marriage equality is a must for many big businesses. Leading up to this week’s challenge to the Defense... Read more »
My Emcee Battle Against the Disney Princesses
Before I became a mom at the age of 41, I was many things, including a hip-hop artist. Mostly, I did hip-hop theater, a solo show about fighting sexism in music. But I also rocked many a mic in the club. Little did I know that these skills would come in handy in my new battle... Read more »
Watch the Golden Girls Dish on Marriage Equality
We’ve been writing a lot about Golden Girls recently, so although this clip on same-sex marriage is a classic, it’s worth watching again.
Via Shakesville
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New Stevie Nicks Film "In Your Dreams" is Only for the Superfans
I love Stevie Nicks. Who doesn’t? However, I came upon her music only within the last couple years—I’m by no means a Stevie expert. So I was excited to see In Your Dreams, the new film Nicks and collaborator Dave Stewart directed, at SXSW this month; the screening was a chance to learn... Read more »
On Our Radar: Feminist News Roundup
Good morning! These links are part of a well-balanced breakfast.
Using the restroom is not a crime: Tell the Arizona State Legislature to uphold the rights of trans people. [All Out]
Activist (and 2008 Vice President... Read more »
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