Culture
Knee-Jerk Biphobia: What Responses to Miley Cyrus’s Breakup Say about Queer Erasure
Miley Cyrus isn’t “back” just because she’s dating a woman. She’s always been queer.
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Yes, We Sketch Too: What “A Black Lady Sketch Show” Means for Comedy
Black women know how to create space for each other in a very special way. This show is a testament to that.
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Technology Isn’t Neutral: Ari Fitz on How Instagram Fails Queer Black Creators
“Technology has this way of feeling so neutral, like a bug is just a bug, but it’s really racism and sexism and bias masquerading as a bug.”
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Glitter Tears: On “Euphoria,” Fashion Is (Sometimes Painfully) Symbolic
Many have taken note of the glittery, bold makeup of Euphoria.
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Be the Monster: Sady Doyle Draws a Macabre Road Map of Female Monstrosity
Throughout history, patriarchal social norms have dictated an acceptable set of standards—mental, physical, relational, sexual—that non-cisgender men must conform to.
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BitchTapes: Southern Gothic Glamour
Throw a pinch of salt over your shoulder, turn your face to the moon, and check out Nichole Perkins’s playlist—the perfect Southern gothic soundtrack.
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Annabel Gat on Astrology, Heartbreak, and Embracing the Unknown
It’s not so much about our birth or the stars dictating how we love, flirt, and fuck. Instead it’s about wanting to understand the hows and whys of the ways we navigate our relationships.
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Pure Love and Trust: HBO’s “Share” Shows Groundbreaking Post-Assault Parental Behavior
Share sets a groundbreaking new model for a fresh paradigm of post-assault parental behavior.
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20 Years of Queer Exploration: How “The Sims” Helped 13 LGBTQ People Find Realization
In July, Electronic Arts revealed the cover art for The Sims 4, which features the first same-sex couple since the franchise began nearly 20 years ago.
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Straight Capitalism, No Chaser: Brands Are Butting into “Hot Girl Summer” to Make a Quick Buck
As the phrase #HotGirlSummer has gained visibility, an onslaught of brands attempting to commodify Megan Thee Stallion’s lifestyle.
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