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Oh Joy Sex Toy: Paying for Porn

You want to support ethical porn creators, right? That means paying for their work.  Read more »

Dystopian Sci-Fi Author Octavia Butler Predicted Donald Trump's Campaign Slogan

In a work of fiction 20 years ago, Octavia Butler imagined an egomaniacal patriot running for president.  Read more »

Four Questions for Sherman Alexie About His New Picture Book

The celebrated author's first picture book is all about a loving search for identity.  Read more »

Ooo! Comedian Jessica Williams Is Working on a New TV Pilot

Today is The Daily Show correspondent’s last day—but hopefully we’ll see more of Jessica Williams very soon.  Read more »

The Laws Are Struck Down, but the Tragic Impact of Texas's Abortion Laws Remain

Think of the people who've suffered over the past three years as clinics have shuttered. Read more »

How Will the Brexit Affect Immigrants and Refugees?

Refugees should be welcomed. Instead, they've been turned into xenophobic political fodder. Read more »

Backtalk: Summer Music We Love!

This week’s episode of Backtalk is a special summer music edition! Sarah and Amy each highlight five new-ish songs they love that we’ll be listening to all summer long. Looking for new music? You’re in the right place. Chill out and turn up the volume as we share some good tunes,... Read more »

Spend & Save: The Narrative of Fair Trade and White Saviorism

You know the saying: One woman’s day-to-day struggle is another woman’s passion project. Read more »

An Earl in the Streets and a Wild Man in the Sheets: Tarzan and Women’s Sexuality

Tarzan has always been marketed to women on the basis of his sex appeal—but a sex appeal within careful societal boundaries shaped by race and class. Read more »

A Gorgeous Comic Tells Norse History With a Lesbian Bent

The “Heathen” series follows queer warriors and brave demigods. Read more »

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The Feminist Power of Female Ghosts

The female ghost is an enduringly fascinating figure. Read more »

"Moonlight" is an Essential Work of Art for the Current Political Moment

Moonlight displays the kind of empathy and humanity that we desperately need right now. Read more »

A Look at How Media Writes Women of Color

Nearly every Saturday morning, feminists of color hold Twitter discussions taking a deeper look at issues, such as gender violence. It’s the... Read more »