It’s Not Surprising That Ellen DeGeneres’ Show Is Rife With Abuse and Exploitation
Systems of oppression are breeding grounds for abuse and exploitation. The alleged abuses on DeGeneres' show are not separate from those structures. In recent months, allegations of a toxic and exploitative work culture pervading The Ellen DeGeneres Show surfaced after dozens
‘Train To Busan’ Teaches Us The Necessity of Empathy During A Pandemic
Train to Busan cautions us against what can happen when we don't care about other people, both personally and politically. It’s a reminder to actively practice empathy, especially when lives are at stake.
Artists are Making The Case For Art As Good Propaganda
Art, particularly about systems of oppression, necessarily has to choose a side. After all, choosing not to speak out for those who are oppressed, is also choosing a side. By Ragini Srikrishna "All art is propaganda…" Upton Sinclair A full year before
Let’s Not Be So Quick to Deify Angela Davis
We should be wary of deifying Angela Davis. Deification strips people (but particularly Black people, and especially Black women) of our humanity. “Why?” I’m like 99.9% sure this is what you, dear reader, thought as soon as you read this title. But,
What Jameela Jamil Could Learn From Noname’s Approach To Social Justice
Maybe Jameela Jamil should join Noname’s Book Club. She might learn a thing or two. CW: mentions of eating disorders and fatphobia “FEMINIST-IN-PROGRESS,” reads Jameela Jamil’s Twitter bio. Her cover photo features her and Lizzo, so you can tell she is Very