If too many women come forward against famous men, they’re portrayed as lying bloodsuckers, trying to get money or fame. If too few do, they’re regarded as unreliable. Read more
Centuries Later, The Myth That Women Are Never To Be Believed Endures
The Sexist Editing Of Anne Frank’s ‘Diary Of A Young Girl’
The edits on Anne’s diary are more than disrespectful to her memory — they seem to be an act of misogyny. Read more
How I Finally Figured Out I’m Queer In My Late Thirties
I haven’t figured out the answers to all my questions. But I hope I never reach the point where I have nothing new left to experience and, thus, run out of questions altogether. Read more
The Complicated Ethics Of Asylum-Themed Halloween Attractions
As a person who has been institutionalized, I am surprisingly okay with this kind of entertainment. Read more
What Animated Sitcoms Get Right—And Wrong—About Mental Illness
BoJack: Everything comes so easy for you. Read more
The Absurd And Feminist Genius Of ‘Lucha Underground’ Wrestling
They always say: Play the game. But I’m not here to play games. I’m here to work, make an impact, and make a difference. Read more
Bad Advice On Baby Showers For Dads
Is there anything more foul than the scoundrel who takes an interest in the rearing of his offspring? Read more
Blackface Isn’t A Compliment
Culture isn’t a costume and blackface isn’t okay. Read more
A Letter To My Abuser
By Karah Frank The following letter was delivered in court in the case against Karah’s former abuser. She says it was inspired by the bravery of the Stanford rape victim. Content warning: domestic violence. In Judith Herman’s now foundational text on trauma, she outlines the process of psychological domination. The final stage in this process is Read more
Terrifying Horror Scripts About Reproductive Health Care
You want scary? This is scary. Read more