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WMC News & Features
September 15, 2016 Arts and culture, Media
With House of Cards, Game of Thrones, and other Emmy-nominated dramas, women’s stories dominate

Powerful, female-driven narratives are leading this year’s Emmy nominations for Outstanding Drama Series.

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August 31, 2016 | Emily Wilson | Arts and culture
Rocky Rivera is “gonna turn you into a feminist”

This Bay Area rapper is using her art to promote feminist and other social justice messages.

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August 30, 2016 | Gabby Catalano | Arts and culture, Media
The Empty Page Talks Indie Rock Feminism
The Manchester hard rock trio, The Empty Page, is breaking every rule in the industry. Led by bassist and lead singer Kel, lead guitarist Giz, and drummer Jim, the band is bringing feminism to a scene...
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August 28, 2016 | David Guirgis | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media, Misogyny
An Interview With Agunda Okeyo
Agunda Okeyo is, above all, an activist. While her work spans from the writing desk to the director’s chair, all of her projects have a unifying focus: raising awareness about feminism and the neo-civ...
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July 21, 2016 | Catherine Scott | Arts and culture, Media
"Ghostbusters" stands on its own

You don't have to have seen the original to appreciate the "Ghostbusters" reboot. Seeing the new film with fresh eyes, our writer finds there is plenty for feminists to like.

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July 13, 2016 | Emma Havighorst | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
Does Fergie’s “M.I.L.F. $” Music Video Have A Feminist Message?
The first time I heard Fergie's "M.I.L.F. $," I genuinely thought it was a joke. "Wow, Fergie’s just desperately trying to stay relevant," my friend declared. I laughed in agreement. The song's blata...
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July 11, 2016 | Vicki Soogrim | Arts and culture, Feminism
On The Ground: Interviews With Young Feminist Activists
Welcome to "On the Ground," a new interview series that highlights the work young feminist activists are doing in their own communities.“Before my sophomore year at Andover, I didn’t even know what th...
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June 29, 2016 | Marcie Bianco, Ph.D. | Arts and culture, LGBTQIA, Race/Ethnicity
Four Latina lesbians still seeking justice

A new documentary, "Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four," tells the heart-wrenching story of a modern "witch hunt."

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June 06, 2016 | Marcie Bianco, Ph.D. | Arts and culture, Media
Grace and Frankie's new season pushes new boundaries

In its second season, the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie" has its most feminist moment yet, portraying the right to death with a mix of gravity and levity.

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May 17, 2016 | Naomi Ishisaka | Arts and culture, Race/Ethnicity
Works by black women take center stage

Opportunities for women of color are as rare in U.S. theater as they are in Hollywood. But one regional theater is defying the odds with a festival devoted to works by Black women.

WMC News & Features
May 13, 2016 | Emily Wilson | Arts and culture, International
Bride for sale: Dreams of an Afghan rapper

A new documentary spotlights a teen rapper who escapes the Taliban only to face the prospect of being being sold into marriage.

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May 08, 2016 | Marcie Bianco, Ph.D. | Arts and culture, Media
SNL’s many faces of Hillary Clinton: What they say about us

Nine women have performed Hillary Clinton on Saturday Night Live. Each one has made the role her own, but they all say something about how we view powerful women.

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April 07, 2016 | Shannon H | Arts and culture, Feminism, LGBTQIA
The Binary
With our first breaths we are packaged and itemized. We are placed on a conveyer belt and processed through our adjacent existences of Pink and Blue. And I wonder what my colour is, as a person w...
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March 29, 2016 | Elsa Sjunneson-Henry | Arts and culture, Disability, Girls, Media, WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
"Switched at Birth" breaks the mold in depiction of deaf characters

The TV show, which is about to begin its last season, has been a very surprising source for authentic portrayals of people with disabilities.

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March 24, 2016 | Gabby C | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media, Misogyny
We Need To Address The Music Industry's Gender Gap
"I’m tired of men who aren’t professional or even accomplished musicians continually offering to ‘help me out’ (without being asked), as if I did this by accident and I'm gonna flounder without them,"...
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March 20, 2016 | Kinder L | Arts and culture, Body image and body standards, Media, Misogyny
Bust Ghosts, Not Women: Sexist Responses To The 'Ghostbusters' Trailer Have Got To Go
From Fantastic Four, to Zoolander 2, to Disney’s live-action remake of The Jungle Book, it seems that 2016 might be the year of cinematic reboots, remakes and sequels. Perhaps one of the most anticipa...
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February 09, 2016 | David Guirgis | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media, Race/Ethnicity
Why Beyoncé's "Formation" Video Is So Important
This past Saturday, Beyoncé released the first new song from her upcoming album, entitled "Formation." The song, and accompanying video, may be the most important works the star has released. If her 2...
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February 04, 2016 | Liz L | Arts and culture, Media
How Grimes Is Daring Music Critics to Dismantle Hierarchies in Pop Music
When I met Grimes — the project of  DIY musician, writer, performer, and producer Claire Boucher — after her recent Nashville concert, our first exchange was one of unabashed praise. “Your voice," she...
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January 28, 2016 | Dr. Martha Lauzen | Arts and culture, Media
Still too few women behind the scenes in Hollywood

According to the author of the annual Celluloid Ceiling study, there has been more talk, but precious little action to increase numbers of women in behind-the-scenes roles in Hollywood.

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January 21, 2016 | Jo E | Arts and culture, Feminism
Bisexuality Isn't Real, My Ass.
Somehow she ended up sitting next to me on the couch as the five of us snuggled. Three of us ended up on the L shaped couch, the other two on the floor. And there she was. Next to me, sitting back aft...
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January 19, 2016 | Aph Ko | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media, Race/Ethnicity
5 Tips For New Feminist Bloggers of Color
I became a feminist at 16 years old. At the time, the word "feminist" wasn't nearly as popular as it is today. In fact, I vividly remember trying to explain sexism and gender inequality to my high sch...
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January 14, 2016 | Chloe Hallinan | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
How Young, Female Photographers Are Carrying On A Powerful Legacy
The Musée de l'Orangerie is a renowned art gallery in Paris, France. Although it's best known for housing Monet's "Water Lilies," the gallery is currently featuring an exhibit entitled "Who's Afraid o...
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December 24, 2015 | Anne Girard | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
These Actresses Broke Down Barriers In Hollywood
This past year, many female entertainers — like Amy Schumer, Jennifer Lawrence, Ashley Judd and others — received well-deserved attention for their commitment to fiercely confronting sexism in Hollywo...
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December 15, 2015 | Dave M | Arts and culture, Media
Jessica Jones’ Handling of Abuse Offers Empathy and Hope
Comic books and their adaptations have rightfully been criticized for their portrayal of women for years. All too often, female characters are shallowly depicted as sexualized damsels in distress with...
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December 06, 2015 | Kinder L | Arts and culture, Feminism, Health
Why We Still Need To Talk About Periods, Period.
I recently attended a feminist art show that included an abstract painting on a stretched canvas made entirely of the artist's period blood. The show featured many works condemning body shaming and pr...
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