Culture
Consent Creator: “I May Destroy You” Takes on the Messy Realities of Rape
The 12-episode series is an exploration of rape culture that leans into its gray areas.
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A Queer Icon, a Terrible Boss: Why It Matters That Ellen Can Be Both
Queer people can and do hurt other people.
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A Goodbye to the Black Bisexual Messiness of “High Fidelity”
In honor of Rob, I spoke to a few bisexual people of color about Kravitz’s portrayal of Rob, and the state of Black bisexual characters on TV.
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Alisson Wood Reclaims Her Power in “Being Lolita”
“My voice is my power, and I’m now able to share this with other women and make them feel like they’re not alone.”
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Queerness Shines in “She-Ra” and Other Animated Shows
The message out there for young people was that straights get to have fulfilling personal growth and relationships—and queers and queer romance don’t exist.
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If You Want to Protect Black Women, Start with Megan Thee Stallion
“Protect Black women” is floating around social media, but there’s a more powerful sentiment that Black women are undeserving of being shielded from violence.
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Very Online: TikTok Has Embraced Pro-Eating Disorder Content in Quarantine
TikTok itself is also encouraging this behavior by promoting ads that encourage weight loss.
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A New Fairy Tale: “One to Watch” Imagines a Fat Bachelorette
Kate Stayman-London beautifully pulls back the curtain on what fat women in particular endure, not only when attempting to find love, but also in simply existing.
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Ghost in My Mouth: A Modern Diaspora’s Endangered Language
Konkani has nearly 13 million speakers and a growing diaspora continuing the tradition of migrant language.
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Trauma-Centered Art Should Be the Future of #MeToo
The film is an offering to those who have been affected by gendered violence.
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