Culture
Cavalier Non-Apologies: Calling Foul on Josh Hader’s Offensive Tweets
A real, true apology comes with action—a demonstration of how you’re going to do better and be better.
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Searching for Detroit: “Sorry to Bother You’s” Female Lead Is More Symbol Than Person
Behind all the symbolism, we could have seen the person.
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Sinful and Indulgent: “Dietland” and the Language of Fatphobia
Indelicate language is seen as tough love.
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Backtalk: Don’t Waste Hannah Gadsby’s Time
This week, Dahlia and Amy dig into Hannah Gadsby’s tremendous, heartbreaking, and honest Nanette. Gadsby’s Netflix special gives us insight into what it means to to tell one’s story to wide acceptance—at one’s own expense. Using comedy as an example, Gadsby asks: Is it enough to be in... Read more »
Male Call: A Conversation About Masculinity and Violence with Byron Hurt and Jackson Katz
Men are the primary victims as well as the primary perpetrators of murder, attempted murder, assault, and aggravated assault.
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Stacy Rukeyser on Fighting for Feminist TV Characters
The UnREAL showrunner talks misogyny and sexism in Hollywood.
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All Pain, No Losses: ESPN Helps Kobe Bryant Escape the Wrath of #MeToo
It’s time to rethink accountability.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The New Gwen Stefani Is Basically the Old Gwen Stefani
Don’t be fooled.
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Electric Dirt: Queer Appalachia Is Redefining Southern Identity
The collective is promoting art, activism, and culture in the South while building queer community.
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