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Reading "Tankborn"— A YA Book About Race, Class, and Caste

In Karen Sander’s dystopian young adult book Tankbornthe world is a stringent caste system where race and origins determine all status. Tankborn was a... Read more »

Popaganda Episode: Words We Hate

We all have words we love and words we hate. On this episode of Popaganda, we dig into those words we just can't stand, from “moist” to “exotic.” In addition to ragging on words submitted by readers and friends, we discuss language with New York Times Magazine columnist... Read more »

Here is What's Scary About Being a Female Stand-Up Comic.

Recently I told some jokes a stand-up show and as I was getting off stage, the host said, “Go give her a hug after the show!” I shuddered back into my seat and pulled my beer in front of my chest like a protective shield. Read more »

Oh Joy Sex Toy: Comic Review of the Classic Hitachi

For the first installment of my comic series reviewing sex toys, I started with the classic: Ye olde Hitachi!  Read the COMPLETELY NSFW comic below the jump! Read more »

Dystopian Book "Partials" Imagines a Society of Forced Pregnancy

I’ve never been attracted to books set in a world in which women have been stripped of their reproductive rights and function mainly as breeders. After all, I live in a very real society in which women’s rights over their bodies are... Read more »

Ms. Opinionated: How Do I Get Over My Unfaithful Ex?

  Welcome to the latest installment of Ms. Opinionated, in which readers have questions about the pesky day-to-day choices we all face, and I give advice about how to make ones that (hopefully) best reflect our shared commitment to... Read more »

Black Women Rock Playlist

Writer Jordannah Elizabeth wrote up a list of her five favorite black women musicians for Bitch this week. People loved the post and wanted more. So Jordannah put together a whole mixtape of Black women artists.... Read more »

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Oh Joy Sex Toy: A New Sex Toy Review Comic

My passion for everything relating to the world of sex is rivaled only by my love of comics. Really, it was only a matter of time before I’d combine these two topics to bring you, dear perverts, a weekly comic sharing my experiences with everything the sex industry has to offer. Toys,... Read more »

Cheering On Project Runway's Native Designer Patricia Michaels

This season Project Runway welcomed its first-ever Native American designer, textile artist Patricia Michaels. The show raps up tonight and the Taos, New Mexico designer is one of the... Read more »

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Politically Correct Language Isn't Just About Being Polite—It's About Survival

Photo by Phillipe Leroyer (Creative Commons). Two weeks ago, Jonathan Chait published the lengthy essay “Not a Very P.C.... Read more »

It’s Time to End the Long History of Feminism Failing Transgender Women

To imply that trans women pose a threat to cisgender women in restrooms is misinformation that preys on unfounded fears. Read more »

The Feminist Power of Female Ghosts

The female ghost is an enduringly fascinating figure. Read more »

Where My Girls At: Meet Two of Ferguson's Black Queer Activists

Amid national discussions of police brutality and systemic racism, Black women have been the loudest and most consistent voices demanding change. Read more »