Culture
In a New Harry Potter Production, Actor Noma Dumezweni Will Play Hermione
Casting a Black woman as Hermione is a big deal.
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Gift Guide: A Tribute to My Art Crushes
Bitch Media's art director recommends great presents from illustrators she loves.
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Growing Up As a Feminist in an Immigrant Family
Feminism has many faces. Toronto writer TK Matunda reflects on how to combine her Kenyan parents' traditions with her politics.
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Popaganda Episode: Growing Up Immigrant
When politicians and pundits talk about immigrants, they far too often use language that makes it seem like immigrants are… other. Not real Americans. Not able to be trusted. Their histories, experiences, and native languages, those should be pushed aside in favor of the “melting pot... Read more »
An A-Z Guide to Being a Muslim Ally
In the face of rising Islamophobia, a Muslim American writer shares 26 things you can do to help.
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Gift Guide: Presents for Cat Ladies
Here are a few gift ideas for the bona fide cat lady in your life. Many of them are puns.
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After James Deen, How Can the Porn Industry Keep Performers Safe?
A wakeup call to porn creators—and consumers.
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Gift Guide: Gifts for the Bourgeoning Teen Feminist in Your Life
Rookie Yearbook, anyone? Plus a journal, obviously.
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Messy, Beautiful Queers: Two Writers on Queer Kinship and Parenting
Read these two brilliant new books.
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Gift Guide: Support Makers and Designers of Color
Support the valuable work of artists of color.
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