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Posted on March 13, 2017 October 25, 2018

Inside Saudi Arabia’s First Feminist Literary Magazine

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Written by
Natasha Burge
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arts-creators, feminism, islam, jahanamiya, Saudi Arabia

‘I want to counter Western stereotypes about Middle Eastern women, while highlighting issues for Saudis that aren’t spoken about in Saudi society.’ Read more

Posted on March 13, 2017 October 25, 2018

Donald Trump Is A Rich Man’s Idea Of A Rich Man

Katherine Cross
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Katherine Cross
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class, donald trump, Poverty, society-politics, wealth

The idea that Trump’s gaudy excess is what poor people imagine of wealth is dangerously classist. Read more

Posted on March 12, 2017 October 25, 2018

Iconic Transgender Bodybuilder Janae Kroc Isn’t Finished Dreaming

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Written by
Oliver Lee Bateman
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bodybuilding, janae-kroc, lgbtq, society-politics, Transgender

One of the greatest powerlifters in the sport’s history is pursuing the unfolding truth of herself. Read more

Posted on March 12, 2017 October 25, 2018

Simone de Beauvoir’s Political Philosophy Resonates Today

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feminism, philosophy, simone-de-beauvoir

We should follow Simone de Beauvoir’s example and commit ourselves to political action. Read more

Posted on March 11, 2017 October 25, 2018

A Brief History Of Behind-The-Scenes Activism With A Big Impact

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Shannon Luders-Manuel
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Activism, civil-rights, history, Protest, society-politics

History is shaped through all kinds of activism. Read more

Posted on March 11, 2017 October 25, 2018

Meet The Fearless 1890s Creator Of The Precursor To The Striptease

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burlesque, crime, history, striptease

How an unexceptional vaudeville performer turned a lurid tabloid scandal into national fame and a lucrative personal brand. Read more

Posted on March 9, 2017 October 19, 2018

Your Global Mansplaining Dictionary In 34 Languages

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Alison Kinney
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language, Mansplaining

A handy crowdsourced linguistic guide to a universal blight. Read more

Posted on March 7, 2017 July 19, 2018

‘It’s Because You’re Fat’ — And Other Lies My Doctors Told Me

Martina Donkers
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Martina Donkers
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Body Image, Medicine, Weight Loss

Prejudiced prescriptions of weight loss can seriously harm patients. Read more

Posted on March 6, 2017 January 18, 2019

Your Calls For Unity Are Divisive As F*ck

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blacklivesmatter, liberal, martin-luther-king, MLK, racism, society-politics, unity

Is it ever really divisive to resist aligning yourself with your oppressor? Read more

Posted on March 2, 2017 October 29, 2018

The Radical Potential Of Trans Kink Porn

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Jes Grobman
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bdsm, lgbtq, training-of-poe, Transgender

We need more films that contain honest depictions of the various forms that trans women’s sexuality can take. Read more

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