Has Jay Z Had a Feminist Awakening?
There is much to praise about Beyoncé’s husband’s new album, which documents the rapper’s reckoning with toxic masculinity. But is he due all the credit for his evolution?
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How Do We Let Our Kids Be Kids in an Age of Terror?
The bombing at Ariana Grande's concert in Manchester was an act of terrorism on youth—specifically a deadly assault on girls and girl culture, and we cannot ignore the misogynist message.
Beyoncé Helped Ease My Prince Grief
Surprise-dropping "Lemonade" two days after the death of the High Priest of Pop was an incredibly bold move. And, according to this writer, a welcome and necessary one.
What’s So Feminist About Liking Boy Bands?
A youthful indulgence may hold the key to something deeper: societal permission for straight girls and women of all ages to express their sexuality publicly—and together as a community.
“People think it’s dangerous to say there’s more than one way of looking at cancer”
Melissa Etheridge talks about releasing her album on her own, her breast cancer survival, and the Twitter war it sparked with blogger Xeni Jardin.
Dear Paula Patton, Robin May Be Lost Without U
But take it from someone who's been down this road before, U R better off without someone so Thicke in the head.