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Canfei to Canji: The Freedom of Being Loud
The erasure of disabled people is one of the most common international crimes against humanity.
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Popaganda: Queering Family Values
“Family values” has been co-opted by right-wing folks. But what the hell! Feminists have strong values, and we have strong families, too. On today’s episode, we’re queering family values. For a lot of queer folks, the traditional concept of family is wrought with complicated feelings—a lot of blood... Read more »
The Nan Show: How Nannies Rewrote the Rules on TV Parenting
The experiences of nannies that are omitted from pop culture tell us as much about the current state of childcare in America as do the types of nannies and parents that are portrayed.
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Parent Trap: Why Mother’s and Father’s Day Still Aren’t Playing Their Cards Right
Mother’s and Father’s Day continue to do the cultural work of reinforcing popular notions of gendered parenting.
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If Mama’s Free: Abolitionist Blues for Liberation
Black mamas are sitting in prison awaiting trial for being too free.
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#ItHappenedToUs: How Chosen Families support Queer Survivors of Sexual Assault
When I was sexually assaulted, it didn’t just happen to me, it happened to us.
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Clip Artists: Women, Work, and Extreme Couponing
Couponing is more than a passing fashion: It is an expression of consumer muscle.
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Conditions of Consent: Teaching Children Bodily Autonomy
These instances are about our collective avoidance of consent and the rape culture.
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Talking With Kids About Open Relationships: Margaret Jacobsen Walks Us through Being Honest and Open
Margaret Jacobsen writes beautifully on a bunch of different difficult topics.
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BitchTapes: The Family Way
Singer-songwriter Laura Gibson turned in a thoughtful, multi-faceted playlist for our Family Values issue.
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