Fairytales were originally passed down in oral form in European cultures long before written language. Years down the line, they were frequently shared with child audiences to provide moral lessons and to simply scare children into good behavior, really. Even though they’ve been diluted for younger audiences, the harsh situations and anti-feminist themes remain. (Think […]
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Mariquita talks with Emily Henry about her latest book, Book Lovers, a title just perfect for rom-com cynics and true believers alike. They also discuss the tightrope women are expected to walk in society and why the “cold, bitchy woman” stereotype deserves another look. Books mentioned: Book Lovers by Emily Henry Beach Read by Emily
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Melissa Febos has made a career out of telling her own story. Her work is deeply personal, sometimes painful, and always resonant. Her memoirs and essays stand out even beyond the import of her experiences and her talent because they are always interwoven–almost bursting–with poetic and philosophical references and insights that help connect her own
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At the beginning of 2022, SELF magazine launched a special issue of their magazine, calling it The Future of Fitness Issue. Its focus was on inclusivity, and it included pieces on anti-fatness in fitness, finding joy in movement, and body positivity. But anti-fat bias isn’t the only barrier to inclusivity and accessibility we see within
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In the novel, We are the Kings, Ariane Torres puts the matriarchy in focus. A multi-generational novel, it is about Marcella, who finds herself in a pivotal place in her life. She also learns about the death of her grandmother, Adele. The family learns more about Adele in her passing as a Jewish immigrant in
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I’ve finally binge-watched PEN15 and, oh my gosh, was I not emotionally prepared for the open-armed hug of my own preteen self. Maya Erskine’s and Anna Konkle’s glorious deep dive into girlhood and puberty—which is nominated for a prestigious Peabody Award—ran for two seasons on Hulu and is aptly categorized as “cringe comedy.” In the
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I treat my inbox like I treat my home. I try to keep it free from clutter and full of things that bring me joy. I curate its contents, adding newsletters and Substacks that give me a laugh or a moment of pause or something to think about in the middle of the day. I
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Ashley interviews Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson, authors of the young adult novel, THE AGATHAS. They discuss class, including the media as a perspective, screen names, and of course… how Agatha Christie is generational. The conversation is fruitful, full of laughs, and a mystery solved in the middle of the podcast! Book content warnings: Domestic
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Just last month, I hopped onto a meeting of the Sex Education Alliance (SEA) to talk about the most recent onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation sweeping across the U.S. The Alliance is a membership organization for sex educators who are focused on family and child education and we spend a lot of time supporting each other
How Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Co-opts the Language of Anti-Violence Advocates Read More »
When I see a job description that says, “must have a positive attitude,” I just know the workplace environment is unhealthy. To me, it implies that everything must function in a nice, tidy way that leaves little to no room for chaos. The environment does not account for inevitable stresses and frustrations. Triggers are also
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Rah sits down with Danica Roem, the nation’s first out-and-seated transgender state legislator, to discuss her memoir BURN THE PAGE: A true story of torching doubts, blazing trails, and igniting change. They touch on why it’s important to get involved in politics and what it means to flip the script and write your own story.
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Summary Gabrielle Union is not just the star of iconic cheerleading movie Bring It On. Beyond that she is a producer, director, writer and activist. In her second novel of short stories, You Got Anything Stronger? (which we featured in our Gabrielle Union x Feminist Book Club collab) she recounts memories of her teenagehood, difficult
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