Culture
Online Challenges Hit a Sour Note for Queer and Trans Communities
I was overwhelmed with the memory of my old image.
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“She-Ra’s” Nuanced Take on Abuse and Trauma Is Its Real Power
The show understands that acknowledging how hard things have always been for Catra doesn’t invalidate Adora’s suffering.
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“Surviving R. Kelly” Serves Up a Toxic Cocktail of Misogynoir and Masculinity
When Black girls are expected to avoid predators, while white girls are expected to be protected from them, that’s misogynoir.
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There Will Be Blood: The Precarious Politics of Representing Abortion Onscreen
In reality, abortion is a simple, fast, safe medical procedure.
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How TV Finally Got Realistic About Abortions
Getting abortion right matters more than ever.
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“On the Basis of Sex” is the Glossy, Imperfect Love Story We Need Right Now
The love between Ruth and Marty Ginsburg is palpable, and brilliantly illuminates the battles Ruth takes on in her professional life.
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Hide or Fight: “Cam” Volleys Effortlessly between Terror, Fascination, and Righteous Anger
Alice’s struggles highlight the isolating nature of sex work, and it’s harrowing to witness her try to defend herself and protect her career.
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What Happens When Men’s Careers Are “Ruined” by Sexual Misconduct Allegations
As we now know, Aziz Ansari, like so many other predatory men in Hollywood, is doing just fine.
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Whoa, Canada: Toronto Can’t Be Tech’s City of the Future until It Reckons with Its Past
Toronto’s rebranding efforts obscure how many of its long-term residents of color continue to experience the city.
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Oh, the Places Rage Will Take You: “Last Woman Standing” Reckons with Comedy’s Predators
As a culture, are we fully invested in seeking justice for women who have suffered at the hands of men?
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