Culture
Graphic Novel "Roller Girl" is a Teenage Tale of Roller Derby
Growing up, I was not a sporty kid. I have vivid memories of an errant volleyball hitting me in the face three times during one truly terrible sixth grade P.E. class.
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Popaganda Episode: The Future of Privacy
Who defines what “privacy” means these days? Big companies, mostly.
This show explores how companies like Facebook and Google have shifted our expectations of privacy—and made us think less about government surveillance.
First, we discuss a talk by Julia Angwin in which she asks... Read more »
Remembering Claudette Colvin: An Overlooked Freedom Warrior
American kids all grow up learning the name Rosa Parks.
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Don't Conflate Cheating With Open Relationships, Please
Non-monogamy has been all over the news recently. In the past few years, mainstream media has taken an interest in non-monogamous relationships—numerous trend pieces on “ethical non-monogamy... Read more »
Oh Joy Sex Toy: BDSM Safety Basics
Oh Joy Sex Toy is a weekly comics series that graphically explores sex and sexuality. This week, guest artist Abby Howard gives us the rundown on some BDSM basics.
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Backtalk: Abercrombie vs. Hijabs, the Fashion Police, and Moodiness
On Backtalk, hosts Amy Lam and Sarah Mirk discuss top pop culture stories of the week, offering snappy feminist analysis on the issues, people, and media that are making headlines right now.
This week, we debate the ... Read more »
The Future of Sexting
When Professor Amy Adele Hasinoff’s new book landed on my desk, I took one look at the title and thought, “Yes!” Sexting Panic: Rethinking Criminalization, Privacy, and Consent ... Read more »
New Documentary "GTFO" Focuses on Female Gamers
GTFO is a documentary that shines a light on the misogyny of the video game industry.
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Five Things I Love About New Book "Girl Sex 101"
Many books about sex attempt to be discrete: they’re slim volumes with demure cover text that could easily be overlooked on your bookshelf.
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"Fresh Off the Boat" Takes on Sexual Harrassment and Consent
When was the last time you saw date rape discussed during a primetime sitcom?
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