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A Sneak Peek at New Parody Book "Science... For Her!"

When I got a copy of Megan Amram’s new book Science… for Her!, I decided to run a little experiment.  Read more »

Oh Joy Sex Toy: The Sexy Photos Primer

Oh Joy Sex Toy is a weekly comics series that graphically explores sex and sexuality. This week, artist Erika Moen lays out the basics of how to share sexy photos without crossing any ethical boundaries.  Read more »

Two Teens Who Were Sex Workers Were Murdered—Will America Pay Attention?

The opposite of love is not hate. The opposite of love is indifference. Early last Thursday morning, the murdered bodies of two young black teen girls who were sex... Read more »

“How to Get Away with Murder” Gives Us a Female Antihero We Can Root for

As a Black woman, Annalise Keating packs just as potent a combination of sex appeal and unlikability as Tony Soprano or Don Draper with the added bonus of not being a white dude. Read more »

Popaganda Episode: Feminism on Campus

  What are young feminists excited about today? On this episode, we head back to school, talking with students around the country about what feminism looks like on their college campuses. The first half of this show explores feminism inside and outside of the classroom, then we have three... Read more »

Two Comedians Spoof Bizarre Lifetime Show "Girlfriend Intervention."

I’m not sure what to make of new Lifetime reality show Girlfriend Intervention—I can only marvel at how it somehow exists. Read more »

The Romantic Lessons of “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy”

We don’t all need a man or partner to have a happily ever after. Read more »

It Hurts to Hear Shonda Rhimes Called an "Angry Black Woman."

Shonda Rhimes is many things—a writer, producer, and director—but not an “angry black woman.”  By now, you’ve probably heard about the ridiculous story New York Times television critic... Read more »

Ms. Opinionated: Welp, I've Got HPV. What Now?

Welcome to Ms. Opinionated, our weekly advice column dealing with questions of life, love, feminism, and pop culture. ... Read more »

A Q&A With Roxane Gay on Writing, Violence, and Fairytales

Roxane Gay has had a prolific summer. The well-known writer and editor published two books this summer, including her first novel, An Untamed State... Read more »

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Mad Science: Deconstructing Bunk Reporting in 5 Easy Steps

British scientists have uncovered the truth behind one of modern culture's greatest mysteries: why little girls play with pink toys. Is it...

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Will Filming the Police Keep Us Safe?

There’s a cultural idea that having someone looking over our shoulder makes us behave better. From fake security cameras to Elf... Read more »

What I Learned About Gender and Power from Sailor Moon

My life began in 1995 — the year I turned eight and became a divorced kid.    Read more »

It’s Time to End the Long History of Feminism Failing Transgender Women

To imply that trans women pose a threat to cisgender women in restrooms is misinformation that preys on unfounded fears. Read more »