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Cover the Coronavirus without Being an Ableist Asshole

by Caroline Reilly
March 13, 2020 at 5:53pm
Our current discourse reinforces the reality that some of our lives are more deserving of being fraught with worry and risk, but warding off coronavirus is on all of us. Read more »
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What Just Happened?: Coronavirus Is Here

by Bitch HQ
March 13, 2020 at 4:21pm
We are not helpless. Educating ourselves is the first step: Once we know what we’re facing, we can act. Read more »
a woman of color with dark hair looks down at her phone, the Hollywood sign behind her

The Inescapability of Social Media’s Sexual Violence Discourse

by Gabrielle Alexa Noel
March 11, 2020 at 10:33am
How can I navigate a media cycle that can cause flashbacks, panic attacks, and anxiety if I’m receiving push notifications about rape with no trigger warnings? Read more »
Jessamyn Stanley, a Black yogi with short, natural black hair, does yoga outside. She wears a crop top and leggings and the sun is soft behind her.

Nama-Slay: For Black, Southern Women, Practicing Mindfulness Offers Escape

by Khalisa Rae
March 2, 2020 at 11:09am
What happens when you turn to spaces that are supposed to be built for healing, only to find yourself an outsider? Read more »
Gwyneth Paltrow, a white woman, wears a yellow dress. She sits on a fancy couch and smiles.

For the Love of Goop: What We Lose When Women’s Magazines Prioritize Celebrity over Truth

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
February 25, 2020 at 11:53am
Dr. Jen Gunter didn’t want to build a career out of criticizing Goop, but Goop didn’t stop giving her reason to be critical. Read more »
Caroline Reilly, a white woman with brown hair, takes a mirror selfie using a cell phone. There are perfume bottles and makeup on the counter, and her room is in the background.

The Intimate Act of Performing Pain

by Caroline Reilly
February 12, 2020 at 10:00am
There’s an acute and near-indescribable vulnerability that comes with admitting to being in pain in real time. Read more »
Erin Khar, a white woman with black hair and brown eyes, stands against a brick wall. She wears a black coat and has a soft smile.

Cleaned Up: “Strung Out” Complicates the Conversation about Women and Opioid Addiction

by Elizabeth Lothian
February 11, 2020 at 9:00am
We can only help people if they’re alive; the only bottom you can’t recover from is death. Read more »
A woman wears a face mask while purchasing bottles of rubbing alcohol at a Costco store.

The Food-Related Racism Surrounding Coronavirus Has Political Consequences

by Shailee Koranne
February 7, 2020 at 2:01pm
Even if they come in the form of a seemingly harmless joke or meme about Chinese food, denouncing these racist narratives is imperative. Read more »
goop's Gwyneth Paltrow and Elise Loehnen, two white women, one with long blond hair and one with short dark hair, sit next to each other on a couch.

Cold Comfort: “The Goop Lab” Proves Capitalist Takes on Self-Care Aren’t Going Anywhere

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
January 24, 2020 at 8:58am
“We’re here one time, one life, like, how can we really like milk the shit out of this?” Read more »
Thinx Co-founder Miki Agrawal, a woman wearing a large hat and a scarf around her neck, sits at a table with flowers on it.

Patriarchy Proof: Thinx and the Perils of Emphasizing Female Founders

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
January 16, 2020 at 2:46pm
Is it actually good that we inherently trust, and buy from, “female founded” brands?  Read more »

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