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Shirley Jackson, a white woman with her blond hair in a bun and wearing glasses, looks downward in front of a yellow background

Haunted Housewife: The Horror—and the Humor—of Shirley Jackson

by Trimble
July 29, 2020 at 1:30pm
As both writer and housewife, she embodied identities that were incompatible according to the norms of her time. Read more »
Three Black people use their phones. The words “Twitter is ant-Black” are overlaid.

Very Online: Twitter is a Salve for Black People. It’s Also Anti-Black.

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 29, 2020 at 11:47am
What does Twitter’s commitment to Black people actually look like, and what is the impact when Twitter fails Black users? Read more »
Steven Canals, a Latinx man with short, black hair and glasses, wears a blue tuxedo at a formal event

Steven Canals Wants TV to Go Beyond Striking a Pose

by Evette Dionne
July 28, 2020 at 2:45pm
The ballroom is truly about being a safety net and being a family for young LGBTQ kids who were being discarded by their families, government, and churches. Read more »
Zac Efron, a white man, is in a hot spring in Iceland.

Bro-ey Ribaldry: Zac Efron’s “Down to Earth” is Merely Colonialist Fantasy

by Mallika Khanna
July 23, 2020 at 10:08am
Though fun, “Down to Earth” largely whitewashes sustainability, and misses the mark. Read more »
Liza Anne, who is white with bright blond hair, wears an orange suit and holds a guitar up against her chest on a beach.

On “Bad Vacation,” Liza Anne Finds Community in Vulnerability

by Danielle Chelosky
July 23, 2020 at 9:07am
“I feel like everything is just paused and repeated in this expansive yet really calming state of learning to love and to be loved.” Read more »
Bonnie Bennett, a Black woman with short straight hair and green eyes, looks up into the light, a look of relief on her face.

Julie Plec Continues “The Vampire Diaries” Tradition of Black Women Saving White Women

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 22, 2020 at 3:44pm
It’s not the first time Julie Plec has put vile demands on the shoulders of Black women. Read more »
A photo from Season 3, episode 07, Santana comes out to her Abuelita. Santana has dark hair that’s curled and she’s speaking to the camera.

Naya Rivera Built a TV Legacy for Queer, Latinx People

by Olivia Zayas Ryan
July 22, 2020 at 10:46am
“Santana validated me, and was the beginning of what led me out of the closet.” Read more »
Kate, a white woman with a blond bob, sits in the front seat of a car.

BitchWatch: 15 Movies Feminists Should Watch This Summer

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 22, 2020 at 10:30am
Whether you need a laugh, or need to be horrified, this BitchWatch is an essential summer guide. Read more »
A child reads a book.

Trauma or Tragedy: Disability Representation in Children’s Books Has a Long Way to Go

by Alaina Leary
July 21, 2020 at 12:22pm
It isn’t easy to find a children’s book or young adult novel that accurately depicts disability. Read more »
Velma, a white woman with freckles and red hair, reads a newspaper.

Feeling Sapphic: How Velma Shaped Lesbian Culture

by Maggie Chirdo
July 21, 2020 at 11:40am
“I always felt like Velma was sapphic.” Read more »

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