Culture

To the Woman Protecting Indiana from Mike Pence: Thank You!

One judge has blocked unconstitutional laws banning refugees and making abortions much more difficult to obtain.  Read more »

Five Podcasts That Center Trans Voices

A parent navigates her child’s gender identity, an author riffs on classic films, and other audio gems.  Read more »

Beyond Incarceration: What Could Accountability Look Like in Police Killings?

It’s no surprise that police officers involved in the homicide of Freddie Gray are getting acquittals. We need to rethink what “justice” can look like. Read more »

Debunking Four Myths About Black Lives Matter

Franchesca Ramsey gives advice on responding to frustrating questions like, “So are you saying ONLY Black Lives Matter?” Read more »

Disney Unveils Their First Latina Princess—Sort Of

Disney is skittish to say that their newest princess is Latina. What gives?  Read more »

Popaganda Episode: Best Of Our Stories About Activism

As we’re taking a break from making new Popaganda episodes during July, we’re sharing four favorite stories on activism from our archives. First off, listen to an interview with comedian (and new political podcast host!) Hari Kondabolu. Then, we highlight an interview with problematic... Read more »

On “Orange is the New Black” and the Destruction of Black Bodies

As a Black woman and a feminist, stories of violence dominate my everyday life.  Read more »

A Bold New Memoir on Dogsledding, Adventure, and Life on the Ice

“Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube” is author Blair Braverman’s stunning reflection on working as a dogsledding tour guide.  Read more »

Comedian Aparna Nancherla on Puns, Family, and Her New Comedy Album

With her oddball wit, Aparna spins dorky puns into absurd ruminations on life. Read more »

A New Documentary Explores the Billion-Dollar Romance Novel Industry

“Love Between the Covers” highlights a community that’s often unfairly maligned.  Read more »

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Ms. Opinionated: I'm a Man. How Can I Help the Feminist Movement?

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

Hot Under the Bonnet: The Cooptation of Amish Culture in Mass-Market Fiction

Dubbed “Amish romance novels,” “Amish fiction,” or the more waggish “bonnet rippers,” these novels just one entry point into the varying images of Amish communities in U.S. popular culture. Read more »

Eat, Pray, Spend: Priv-Lit and the New, Enlightened American Dream

Even as reports on joblessness, economic recovery, and home foreclosures suggest that no one is immune to risk during this recession, the popularity of women’s wellness media has persisted and, indeed, grown stronger.  Read more »

Black Girls Hunger for Heroes, Too: A Black Feminist Conversation on Fantasy Fiction for Teens

What happens when two great black women fiction writers get together to talk about race in young adult literature? That's exactly what happens... Read more »