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Relational Lessons from the 'Red' Album: The Best Kind of Feminist Pop
Taylor Swift's recently re-recorded album has a lot to teach us about boundaries.
Misty Copeland Highlights Those Who Came Before, As She Continues to Pave the Way
In her new book 'Black Ballerinas,' Copeland shares the history of Black women in ballet that preceded her journey toward success.
The Peanut Butter Falcon and the Power of Words
A powerful reminder that words can heal, as well as harm.
Haylie Duff—a Heroine for Unsettling Times
Sometimes you just need a fluffy, unrealistic chick flick featuring Hilary Duff's sister.
'Black Widow' Highlights the Tragedy of Forced Sterilization
The record-breaking Marvel film touches on Natasha and Yelena's inability to have children.
What Makes ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ My Favorite Series of the Year (And Even Longer)
A Netflix show that respects the viewer
New Princess Diana Is Cast for The Crown, and Other Notes From the Week
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Hollywood Legend Olivia de Haviland Dies, and Other Notes from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories
Broadway 'Frozen' Closes, and Other News from the Week
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Hamilton is Coming to Movie Theaters, And Other Notes From the Week
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Oscar Nominations Are Released, And Other Notes from the Week
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Top 40 Remix: Marie Miller Sings of Pressing Onward toward Our Goals
The journey toward our goals is filled with greater purpose.
'One Child Nation' Highlights the Gendered Burden of Population Control
The brutal impact of China's one-child policy
Why We Need to End the 'Men's-Movie-but-with-Women' Trend Once and for All
Films like "The Kitchen" are getting more and more common—is that a good thing?
The Crown Returns With New Faces, And Other News from the Week
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Jane Austen's Unfinished Story Is Coming to PBS—and Other Notes from the Week
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Finding Forgiveness in Today's Pop Culture
Media to enjoy while you ponder the tough points of forgiveness
Make the Most of Your Girls'-Night-In with These Double Feature Movies (with Snack Pairings, of Course!)
We've got your next five get-together's covered.
In a Tough Relationship or Grieving a Past One? Let the Cranberries' 'All Over Now' Console You
There are songs that are beautiful and songs that ring true—this is both.
Lucy Is Coming to the Big Screen, and Other Notes from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
When Thor’s Mom Says Your Tagline . . .
Light spoilers ahead . . . although if you were going to see Avengers: Endgame, you’ve probably seen it by now, right?
The Human Story of Abby Johnson
From abortion workers to women who choose abortion, 'Unplanned' shows empathy for the many sides of a complex issue.
YouTube Star to Become Only Female U.S. Late-Night Talk-Show Hostess and Other Notes From the Week
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