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THIS WOMAN’S WORK

How Gloria Steinem Inspired Generations of Women

Steinem retained her status as an icon throughout many stages of the feminist movement. She was widely quoted as saying, “The truth will set you free, but first it will p--s you off.”

Eleanor Clift

Betsy Aidem attends the 77th Annual Tony Awards
LIBERATED

The Actress Giving the Bravest Performance on Broadway

At 67, “Liberation” star Betsy Aidem is at the peak of her career...and baring all.

Michele Willens

Kristolyn Lloyd, Irene Sofia Lucio, Besty Aidem, and Audrey Corsa
BUZZ OF BROADWAY

‘Liberation’ Sheds Its Clothes to Get to the Naked Truth

The sensational Broadway play titillates in more ways than one.

Tim Teeman

A photo illustration of production stills from Overcompensating, Motorheads, and  We Were Liars.
LEFT OUT

Where Are All the Messy Black Girls on TV?

Coming-of-age TV series are making a welcome back. But why aren’t Black girls allowed to join on the complicated, flawed, and hilariously tragic fun?

Kaiya Shunyata

Susan Brownmiller has passed away at 90.
TRAILBLAZER

Pioneering Feminist Author and Activist Dies at 90

Susan Brownmiller’s book “Against Our Will” helped define rape as a crime.

Jasmine Venet

Sean Hannity and Sage Steele on Fox News
ON BLAST

Fox Guest Calls 4B Feminist Movement ‘Not Desirable Women’

Ex-ESPN host Sage Steele told Sean Hannity that followers of the 4B feminist movement, who refuse to marry, are “psychotic.”

Leigh Kimmins

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A MAN’S WORLD

How Did This Election Become All About White Guys?

The focus on men and symbols of working-class white masculinity in the 2024 presidential campaigns is reflective of a broader anti-feminist backlash, argues Jill Filipovic.

Jill Filipovic

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IT’S A MAN’S WORLD

‘House of the Dragon’ Shows the Limits of Girlboss Feminism

The outrageous sexism in “HOTD” doubles as contemporaneous commentary: The men of this world don’t think women can rule, and women should just be OK with that.

Michelle Jaworski

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‘VERY INTERESTING’

Shonda Rhimes Says People Expected Too Much From ‘Barbie’

The show creator said in a recent interview that the “Barbie” movie isn’t a “feminist manifesto” but still found it “totally delightful.”

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

A photo illustration showing the Time’s Up movement pin, with the Up flipped upside down.
TICKED OFF

The Dramatic Rise & Fall of Hollywood’s Answer to Weinstein

The clock ran out on Time’s Up, but #MeToo leaders say the rest of the movement is still fired up.

Emily Shugerman

In the porn wars of the ’80s, stripper and filmmaker Candida Royalle took on all sides in a battle that embodied both the promise and the perils of her times.
CULTURE WARRIOR

Candida Royalle’s Fight to Fuse Feminism and Porn Movies

In the porn wars of the ’80s, stripper and filmmaker Candida Royalle took on all sides in a battle that embodied both the promise and the perils of her times.

Jane Kamensky

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