Can Issa Rae’s “Insecure” Start a Sexual Revolution?
The star and creator of the HBO series, who earned a Golden Globe last week, is blazing a trail for doing something quite simple: portraying authentic Black sexual relationships on TV.
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Why Don’t We Like Real “Unlikable” Women?
We're forgiving of Selina Meyer's narcissistic incompetence on "Veep" and Claire Underwood's manipulative ways on "House of Cards." So why are we so hard on Hillary Clinton?
Tim Kaine Is Just Alright With Me
Why would Hillary Clinton choose a “nice,” “bland” running mate with a mixed legislative record on repro rights? Our columnist makes the case.
I’m OK With ‘Game of Thrones’ Being the “Rapiest Show on TV”
For this feminist 'GoT' fan grappling with her past sexual assault, seeing these female characters violated has been cathartic. But that’s not the only reason the show should keep exploring rape.
Can Samantha Bee and John Oliver Save the 2016 Election
In a sea of political insanity, these two television hosts may be our only hope
Best Weekend: ‘Getting On,” Gloria Steinem, Lalah Hathaway + More
What we'll be listening to, watching, and reading to sate our pop culture needs.
Can a “Feminist Hero” Save ‘True Detective’?
Rachel McAdams’s badass Ani Bezzerides is the best thing about the second season of the HBO series. Which, given Nic Pizzolatto’s idea of gender politics, may not being saying much.
How to Have the Best Weekend Ever: Sleater-Kinney’s New Album, ‘Togetherness,’ + More
What we'll be listening to, watching, and reading to sate our pop culture needs.
Are We Ready to Cherish “The Comeback” Now?
Lisa Kudrow’s brilliant 2005 scripted show about a has-been actress–turned–reality star predicted a not-so-golden-age of reality TV. What can this new season tell us about the future?
Remember When Snark Was Funny?
Sitcom veteran Justine Bateman does. And in her brief, irreverent history of TV comedy, she pinpoints the one person who can save the overused comic convention from itself: Lena Dunham.