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What McDonald's Workers Really Need to Fight Sexual Harassment is a Union
Last September, McDonald’s workers in cities around the country walked off the job to protest the company’s failure to take action to curb endemic sexual harassment in the workplace. Jamelia Fairley,…
Lauren Salzman Says Being a NXIVM 'Slave' Was 'The Most Painful Thing…
The NXIVM trial has now entered its third week, and, as expected, the specifics of the cult run by leader Keith Raniere have become progressively harrowing. On Monday, Lauren Salzman—daughter of NXIVM…
Summer Is Coming
Winter is over, and good riddance. Find your sandals, throw away your sweaters, and most importantly, grab your sunglasses, much like I have done in these photos of myself, going about my daily life…
Hospitals Are Performing Episiotomies Way Too Often, Despite Decades of Warnings
Episiotomy. It’s the word dreaded by all pregnants and could-one-day-be pregnants, because literally no one in the world wants to have a doctor take scissors or a scalpel to their vagina during…
Can I Please Start Some Drama for One Minute
Recently, I saw a Twitter handle I didn’t like. It was something like—but not exactly—@RedHeadWriterGirl97. I clicked on her avatar, which showed a head full of dyed, muted auburn. You are not a…
Alabama Public Television is Rooting Against a Rat and an Aardvark's Love
When the 22nd season of Arthur premiered on PBS last week and the world found out that beloved teacher of aardvarks, Mr. Ratburn, is not only gay, but engaged to be wed, people lost their shit. It was…
Carpool Karaoke Finds Celine Dion at Her Celinest
If there is one thing Celine Dion loves, it’s being Celine Dion. If there’s another, it’s shoes. If there’s a third, it’s probably singing, though if I found out she was sick of it—sick of pushing…
Of Course Fox News is Partly to Blame For Trump's Desire to…
This past weekend, the New York Times reported that Donald Trump is preparing to pardon a slew of U.S. soldiers who have been either convicted or accused of committing war crimes, including killing…
'It All Feels Pretty Marvelous and Strange': Karen Russell on Florida, the…
Two women survive a night at a haunted ski resort, mutant sisters navigate a post-apocalyptic Florida, a young woman is possessed by a Joshua tree, a bog girl is transformed into modern girlfriend,…
Downton Abbey Welcomes the Royals, Of Course
What could Downton Abbey do for its upcoming movie that would be a suitable upscaling of the show to the big screen, and yet true to the original? The answer, in retrospect, is obvious: Host the King…
If Roe Falls, Same-Sex Marriage Could Be Next
In the past several weeks, Republicans in Alabama, Missouri, and Georgia have pushed through a series of horrifying bills that effectively ban abortion and criminalize the procedure, a bald attempt to…
Johnny Depp, Accused of Domestic Abuse, Claims Amber Heard 'Painted On' Her…
After Amber Heard wrote about being a victim of abuse in a Washington Post op-ed in December, Johnny Depp shortly launched a $50 million defamation lawsuit against her. Heard asked for the case to be…
Kim Kardashian Would Like to Speak to Your Manager, Please
Breaking news: Kim Kardashian West has some mystery beef with Jack in the Box, the U.S. fast-food chain largely located on the West Coast, in the Southwest and Midwest. They have burgers and tacos.…
Jason Mitchell Dropped From The Chi Following Misconduct Allegations
Jason Mitchell, best known for his roles in Straight Outta Compton and Mudbound, has been dropped from the cast of The Chi and the upcoming Netflix film Desperados following allegations of misconduct.
Oregon Father Steals Daughter's Girl Scout Cookie Earnings for Erotic Massage
Father’s Day is just around the corner, so please enjoy this heartwarming tale of the man who allegedly stole his daughter’s Girl Scout cookie earnings so he could get an erotic massage.
Aaron Carter Maintains Michael Jackson 'Was a Really Good Guy'
Aaron Carter, a former pop singer turned man who has clearly had his share of problems over the last several years, is now on an absurdly titled show called Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family…
RIP Dressbarn, The Worst Named Clothing Store
You’re probably familiar with Dressbarn, despite having never stepped foot in one. They’re always there, plunked dismally in every sprawling suburban shopping complex right between the Ulta and the…
Kirsten Gillibrand Is Pissed at Game of Thrones
Personally feeling very grateful that I do not watch this show!
Trump Empathetic to Plight of Business Owners Deprived of Cheap, Exploited Labor
President Donald Trump, a super reasonable guy, is against immigrants living and working in the United States without proper documentation and a very good reason; in a proposal unveiled last week, he…
Here's Kate Middleton by a Babbling Brook
The Windsors are really on a publicity tear in recent weeks, and the latest imagery is so pastoral that daisies might start sprouting from your ears just looking at this photo of Catherine, Duchess of…
Muhlaysia Booker, a Black Trans Woman Who Was Brutally Attacked in April,…
In April, Muhlaysia Booker, a black trans woman, was brutally beaten in broad daylight in an attack that was captured on video. This past weekend, she was shot and killed in Dallas. Booker was 23…
Halsey's Support for Sex Workers Has Nothing to Do With Trafficking
Over the weekend, Halsey took to her Instagram stories with the #suportsexworkers hashtag. This is controversial. This is controversial! THIS IS CONTROVERSIAL. Clearly, because soon after, she wrote…
'No Spoilers' Has Been a Marketing Gimmick Since Psycho
The new thing in Hollywood is asking, telling, pleading with audiences and critics not to spoil plot twists. Except this is not a new thing; it’s the long shadow of that creep, Alfred Hitchcock.
Kamala Harris Wants to Fine Companies That Don't Pay Women the Same…
In a world where women are told to keep their heads down, “lean in,” and not complain—even if they earn less than their male counterparts—Kamala Harris has a better idea: make companies responsible…