Culture
Backtalk: Equal Pay & Anti-LGBTQ Laws Backlash
This week, we talk about the anti-LGBTQ laws that have recently been passed in North Carolina and Mississippi and the backlash they're beginning to face. PayPal and Deutsche Bank have decided against expansions in North Carolina, perhaps foreshadowing the economic hit that... Read more »
Lesbian Coming-Of-Age Novel “Juliet Takes a Breath” Is a Breath of Fresh Air
The novel by Gabby Rivera centers on a Puerto Rican lesbian who’s trying to make sense of the world.
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Chariots of Feminist Fire: A New Ride Share App Aims to Serve Only Women
A new ride-sharing app offers all-female drivers. Maybe Uber will go down in flames?
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Olivia Benson Believes Me
Watching Law & Order helped me heal from sexual assault. In one episode, Olivia Benson counsels a young rape survivor, “Healing begins when someone bears witness. I saw you. I believe you.” When I watched this scene, I broke down.
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Ask Bear: My Future Family-In-Law Is Causing Wedding Drama
You can have as non-traditional a wedding as you want, says Bear, but some people will still be frustratingly terrible people.
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Don't “Get a Bulge”: How Wage Gap Discussions Overlook Trans Women
On Equal Pay Day, let’s discuss how trans people face all kinds of wage discrimination. In most states, it's legal to fire someone for their gender identity. On top of that, trans women often see their salaries drop after they transition. But these facts often go undiscussed in... Read more »
After Dismissing Kesha's Case, Judge Makes Bizarre Comment About Rape
The treatment of Kesha’s case against Sony shows a dark side of our culture.
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7 Career Lessons I Learned from Reading "Women In Tech"
Author and tech entrepreneur Tarah Wheeler Van Vlack explores the reasons behind gender disparity in the technology workforce.
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They Got the Beat: How a Female Beatmakers Collective is Reshaping Electronic Music Culture
Women's Beat League is forgoing the who's-who of the music scene and reshaping DJ culture to be more inclusive.
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The Complicated Dynamics of Disability and Desire
My invisible disabilities made me feel undesirable. It took a long time to love myself.
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