Culture
Backtalk: A Racist by Any Other Name
This week, Dahlia and Amy agree it’s about time for mainstream media organizations to label racists as racists. Recently, Trump tweeted to four congresswomen of color that they should go back to where they came from and accused them of being un-American. While his vile tweets were unsurprising, it... Read more »
Pleasure as Praxis: adrienne maree brown on Human Error, Longing, and the Power of Prioritizing Love
Capitalism often tricks us into functioning from a place of scarcity, where longing for pleasure is the most we can aspire to. But what if we could tap into our desires in small ways every day?
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Popaganda: 20 Years of Girl Power
We look back on the impact of the Spice Girls as they embark on their reunion tour—and examine whether the ’90s promises of girl power have come to pass.
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Thief in the Night: The White Brand Co-Opting the Black History of Sleep Bonnets
When white people appropriate Black haircare, they reshape the conversation to prioritize the very people who called Black hair into question to begin with.
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Airing Authenticity: Does “Ramy” Need to Be Real to Be Fun?
Ramy Youssef chooses not to adhere to a collective narrative, instead homing in on his personal experience.
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Doing Nothing Is a Radical Idea for Marginalized People
For marginalized people, doing “nothing” is the last resource we have.
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Dig Me Out: Sleater-Kinney’s Newfound Gen Z Audience is No Accident
Together, Gen Z’s coming of age and Sleater-Kinney’s return create the perfect storm.
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Viewers Over Decency: How “The Bachelor” Franchise Keeps Failing Its Leading Ladies
The Bachelor franchise is willing to toss women into the flames of abuse for bigger ratings. Has it even earned the right to tell the stories of these women if it won’t protect them?
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Gazed and Confused: How Do We Define the “Female Gaze” in Film?
A female gaze can’t simply be found in the deliberate desexualization of women, or in clever quips about smashing the patriarchy.
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Tentacles of Terror: Who’s Afraid of a Big, Black Ursula?
Unlike the “Mammy” stereotype, Ursula isn’t sweet or complacent: She’s unabashedly fraudulent and mischievous.
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