Culture

The Impermissible Arrogance of Nicki Minaj

To be colored and a woman is to be perpetually ruled. Read more »

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Cool Girls

Why are the cool girls of Instagram flooding the Southwest? Read more »

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: "The Breakfast Club"

“It’s hard for me to understand how John was able to write with so much sensitivity, and also have such a glaring blind spot.” Read more »

No Redlined Coffee: An Unapologetically Feminist Bookstore Thrives in Brooklyn

Everything about Kalima Desuze’s buzzworthy haven radiates with intention. Read more »

White Out: Trans Visibility Must Extend to Women of Color

Transgender visibility has been kind to me—and that’s not entirely a good thing. Read more »

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: On being Black in Austin

From brilliant writer Joshunda Sanders Read more »

Backtalk: Nat Geo’s Racism & Spring Break

This week, Dahlia and Amy talk about how the National Geographic is finally coming to terms with its racism and how we think about spring break in pop culture. Finally, in its 130th year, National Geographic is beginning to acknowledge its history of perpetuating... Read more »

The Cost of Winning: The Exploitation of NCAA Athletes Should Take the Fun Out of March Madness

How should people who care about social justice feel about a nonprofit association that exploits athletes? Read more »

The Pleasure Dome: Use Your Words

Practice, practice, practice liberating the language of your desire. 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 »

The Feminist Power of Female Ghosts

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

Oh Joy Sex Toy: How I Realized I'm Asexual

Artist Kiku H shares her personal experiences learning what it means to be asexual. Read more »

"Moonlight" is an Essential Work of Art for the Current Political Moment

Moonlight displays the kind of empathy and humanity that we desperately need right now. Read more »