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Kin in the Game: Social Change Can’t Just Be For “Families”

Smiling woman reaches through a fence to touch a child's face
by Abby Minor
November 6, 2018 at 1:45pm
Journalists, aid organizations, and politicians rarely ask us to sympathize with people not categorized as “families.”
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7 Congressional Races That Could Reshape the Country

by Cathy Saidi
November 6, 2018 at 1:11pm
Here’s the latest on seven key races to pay attention to today. Read more »
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Through the Eyes of Others : “The Hate U Give” and the Burden of Racial Awareness

by Cate Young
October 31, 2018 at 1:43pm
Starr’s concern about being stereotyped as the “angry Black girl” isn’t petty or trivial. Read more »
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The Intimidation Game: Donald Trump and the GOP’s History of Voter Suppression

by s.e. smith
October 29, 2018 at 10:18am
These laws are very deliberately crafted to target people of color, low-income people, and disabled people. Read more »
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Colonial Dreams: “Westworld” Fetishizes Violent Bygone Eras

by s.e. smith
October 24, 2018 at 10:48am
Instead of being an authentic exploration and critique of white supremacy, Westworld only enforces it. Read more »
Hillary Clinton

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Hillary’s Defense of Bill

by Bitch HQ
October 16, 2018 at 3:00am
Hillary Clinton’s defense of Bill makes it harder for women to come forward. Read more »
Dear Good Men

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Dear “Good Men”

by Bitch HQ
October 15, 2018 at 3:00am
We must demand that men do more than just listen. Read more »
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BitchTapes: Fight for your Rights

by Katie Presley
October 12, 2018 at 10:20am
A mix for election season and beyond. Read more »
Brett Kavanaugh

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The Lies of Brett Kavanaugh

by Bitch HQ
October 2, 2018 at 3:00am
Brett Kavanaugh’s repeated lies only speak to his entitlement. Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The First Asian Woman to Host SNL in 20 Years

by Bitch HQ
October 1, 2018 at 3:00am
The Asian-American actress and rapper is only the second Asian woman to host SNL…like ever. Read more »
I believe her

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The Brett Kavanaugh Hearing

by Bitch HQ
September 28, 2018 at 3:00am
Yesterday was…a lot. Read more »

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