Backtalk: YA's Cancel Culture
This week, Dahlia and Amy dig into the world of YA drama. Recently, two YA authors have chosen to cancel their own debut novels after being called out by some readers for “problematic” issues in the text. Dahlia and Amy talk about the effects of a cancel culture that demands perfect art. Also, a... Read more »
On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Ellen Page's Response to the Jussie Smollett Fallout
“It’s critical that we not lose sight of the real threats underrepresented communities face every day.”
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Platonic Ideal: In "My Brilliant Friend," Companionship and Survival are Forever Linked
Safety in any manifestation is a luxury for Elena and Lila, as is liberty.
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Douchebag Decree: You Say School Spirit, I Say Racism
The Covington Catholic students were on a “mission” to protest reproductive freedom that ended in the public taunting of people of color.
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Signs, Saints, and Symbols: Transgender Kids in Media are Not Here to Forgive You
By not allowing trans kids to grow into adults, even if it’s just on TV shows, writers take away their futures.
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Join the Club: Gabrielle Moss on the Golden Age of YA Literature
Gabrielle Moss takes us on a nostalgic and hilarious tour through teen bookshelves and the Golden Age of YA literature.
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No Shame Monster: “Big Mouth” Sweetens the Bitter Pill of Puberty
In the past, stories of adolescent sexuality and desire on television were often only focused on boys—with girls as a mystery or a conquest. Big Mouth evens up the score.
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Witch Please: “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” Puts the Magic in Teen Rebellion
Sabrina is a force to be reckoned with.
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: What Happened to Serena Williams
The U.S. Open final is the latest in a series of recent moments that have left fans of women’s tennis outraged.
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