A new book by British science journalist Angela Saini seeks to debunk the bad science about gender differences. Read more
The ‘Science’ That Claims Women Are Inferior To Men Is Bogus
Arts+Creators
Jane Austen And The Persistent Failure Of The White Imagination
The ‘alt-right’ is just an uglier manifestation of the white supremacy permeating the liberal establishment in Hollywood, academia, media, and other American institutions. Read more
Miley Cyrus’ Image Makeover Shows Why Black People Fight For Their Culture
I have one question: Miley, what’s good? Read more
What Role Should Art Play In Presenting Mental Illness To The World?
Artistic expression has obvious value for those with mental illness. But what purpose does sharing this creativity serve? Read more
I Grew Up In A Fundamentalist Cult - ’The Handmaid’s Tale’ Was My Reality
I was raised to be a helpmeet in a world like the one from Margaret Atwood’s chillingly prescient book. Read more
Craft’s Long History In Radical Protest Movements
Knitting, embroidery, and other crafts can be powerful tools in the fight against fascism and the patriarchy. Read more
Why ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Isn’t Really A Win For Diverse Representation
From where I’m sitting in Singapore, it’s hard to buy into the hype for the movie adaptation of the bestselling novel. Read more
The World Of Cosplay Is Filled With Black Joy
We’ve been told this hobby is a waste of time — but we see, feel, and live the difference it’s made in our lives. Read more
How I Learned To Love Being Aromantic
Looking back, it’s hard to know if I was ever in love. Read more
The Establishment’s Top 20 Reads Of 2016
“Our culture treats women’s bodies as if they only have worth when they are serving someone other than themselves: men’s gaze, commercialism, the concepts of sexual innocence or ‘purity’ that uphold religious ideas. When a woman’s choice comes into it, that’s when it’s a problem. Only then. That is when she is devalued.” Read more