Between Bette Midler and E. Jean Carroll, I am all out of patience for privileged white women who don’t understand the concept of intersectionality.
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Five years ago, #MeToo, Tarana Burke’s feminist movement went viral, ushering in an era of accountability for predatory men. The Depp/Heard verdict proves just how short-lived that era was.
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The police in Uvalde, Texas had all the resources Republicans say they need to prevent a mass shooting—but 19 children and their teachers still died in a massacre at Robb Elementary School this week.
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The rapper has been losing followers, endorsements and famous friends by the dozen after his unprompted homophobic remarks at Rolling Loud, so it’s no wonder he’s trying to save face by claiming cultural differences. There’s just one tiny thing: that’s bullshit.
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The billionaire space race has me thinking about income inequality—but the problem isn’t just Bezos, Branson and the rest of the rich white guy contingent.
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No one should be surprised by the horrific terror attack on a Pakistani-Canadian family in London, Ont. this week. If you were, it’s time to start paying attention.
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Western media, politicians and even social media platforms create and control a narrative that upholds Israel’s colonialism—and while there are limits to celebrity activism, subverting this narrative is one thing it actually can help with.
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If there was no video, Derek Chauvin likely wouldn’t have been found guilty of murdering George Floyd. But how do we share videos of police brutality without also commodifying Black death?
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Forget reform. It’s time to start talking to our loved ones about abolition, because I honestly believe it’s the only solution to police brutality.
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Here’s where you can donate, what you should read and what else you can do to take action against anti-Asian racism.
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Despite reports that charges against him had been dropped, rapper Tory Lanez still faces felony assault charges in connection with the July 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Here’s what you need to know about the case.
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These are the biggest stories, worst takes, celebrity heroes and pop culture villains that caught our attention in the approximately 172 months that made up 2020.
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That’s why it’s important to unpack KKW’s beautifully-designed, but otherwise empty, Instagram post. Plus, ways to *keep* being a good ally to your Black loved ones.
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This week’s news cycle has been heavy—especially for Black people. Here’s what non-Black POC, Indigenous and white people can do to help.
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