Culture
Backtalk: Kesha & Abortion Rights
This week, we talk about the Supreme Court hearings on laws like the Texas anti-abortion legislation that have forced all but ten clinics to close in the nation’s second largest state. And we discuss a judge’s ruling in pop star Kesha’s case to get out of... Read more »
Ask Bear: How Do I Talk to My Partner About Nonmonogamy?
No wonder you're anxious to bring up the topic—our culture tells us relationships only work one way.
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As GOP Candidates Wave Christian Credentials, Bernie Sanders Doesn't Play Up His Judaism
We're supposed to have freedom of religion—but you wouldn't know that looking at the GOP candidates.
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Hackathons This Week Aim to Add Hundreds of Female Artists to Wikipedia
Mad about female artists not getting their due credit?
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Popaganda Episode: Cults
We're exploring the gender dynamics of real-life American cults and the representation of cults in pop culture, from Mad Max to Prophet's Prey. On this show, we talk with author Peggy Riley about the history of cults in America, hear the voices of... Read more »
An HBO Sci-Fi Show About the Rapture Helped Me Heal from Divorce
In “The Leftovers,” millions of people suddenly depart Earth. The show about loss and guilt hits close to home. In August, I left my husband, my income, one of my cats, and my belief in everlasting love. The transition was anything but smooth.
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Ain’t I A Mommy: Why Are so Few Motherhood Memoirs Penned by Women of Color?
The absence of Black mommy memoirs reflects the lack of mainstream Black women’s stories about motherhood in general.
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Game Changer: Why Gaming Culture Allows Abuse… and How We Can Stop It
More people are finally taking notice of the abuse. But there’s still a dearth of discussion on why it’s happening.
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On “The Bachelor,” Women Labor for Love—But Don’t Dare Call it Sex Work
Women are expected to perform a tightrope walk between sexy and chaste.
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