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What it means to be a “first”
In today’s newsletter, Rebecca Carroll talks to instant New York Times best-selling author Uché Blackstock, we look at the new rape allegations against Russell Simmons, and we wonder if we should stop watching "Love is Blind."
Why Are People Hating on the Black National Anthem?
In today’s newsletter, we remember the history of the Black National Anthem, dissect our least favorite Super Bowl commercial, and stare (respectfully) at Bad Bunny.
On those right-wing Taylor Swift theories
Today, we unpack the manosphere’s weird infatuation with Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Plus, two new abortion cases in the Supreme Court, Nikki Haley’s embarrassing primary loss, and so much more.
The “Upskirt Decade” Explained
In today’s newsletter, we talk to author Sarah Ditum about the early-aughts trend of “upskirting.”