- 1. Before Nirvana And Soundgarden, A Young Black Performer Named Tina Bell Was Making Grunge Rock But You Have Probably Never Heard Of Her.
- (Music)
- ... so unpredictable, and so energetic. I’ve never seen a more explosive performer.” “She was so fucking badass,” concurs Bell’s friend Christina King, a photographer who often attended the band’s rehearsals. ...
- Created on 10 August 2022
- 2. The Herring Girls Of Barra Were Forgotten Leaders In The Fight For Working Women's Right
- (Feminism)
- On October 8, 1929, Ellen Wilkinson, the Labour MP for Middlesbrough—commonly described as the "fiery particle"—gave a rousing speech on a visit to the Manchester, Salford and District Girls’ Club. Ellen ...
- Created on 20 November 2018
- 3. Mermaids Are A Lot More Murderous Than Disney Would Like You To Think
- (Entertainment)
- Society has been obsessed with these fancy fish ladies for thousands of years, and we’re going to look at some of the legends that gave birth to these aquatic marvels. Just in case you haven’t come ...
- Created on 12 February 2018
- 4. This Artist Creates Art Meant For Smelling
- (Arts)
- ... class, but through completely new and enveloping means. Yi is an artist, pioneer, and all-around badass lady! Be sure to lose yourself in her exhibits at the Guggenheim and the Whitney. Photos: Anicka ...
- Created on 26 June 2017
- 5. This Artist Is Smashing The Patriarchy One Painting At A Time
- (Arts)
- ... we are facing the consequences of what many are calling a “feminist backlash” (see Susan Faludi if you haven’t heard of the term before,and because she’s genuinely badass), any art of resistance is important ...
- Created on 01 June 2017
- 6. BUST's Top 20 Books Of 201
- (Books)
- ... for young feminists. And older readers will nod along to her memories and revelations, or clench a fist in shared outrage. Whatever your age, read it. When you’re done, you’ll feel almost as badass as ...
- Created on 09 December 2016
- 7. 11 Books BUST Is Reading This Summer
- (Books)
- ... Rating: 4/5 So much has been written on the Tudors, it’s always a surprise when someone finds a fresh way to approach this fascinating time period. But badass historian Ruth Goodman does just that, ...
- Created on 21 July 2016
- 8. A Feminist Defense Of Quentin Tarantino
- (Movies)
- ... cheese. Now there are the obviously empowering movies like Kill Bill, Jackie Brown, and Death Proof , which show badass broads avenging themselves. One could easily argue that this is too on the nose, ...
- Created on 12 January 2016
- 9. 10 Movies Directed By Women You Need To Watch Right Now
- (Movies)
- ... Sikhs who rebels against her parents' traditionalism by running off to Germany with a soccer team. Talk about a badass lady story. 8. It’s Complicated (2009) Nancy Meyers gives a little twist to the ...
- Created on 24 November 2015
- 10. Aug/Sept 2015
- (Magazine)
- ... Kara Buller and Solange Castellar Museum of Femoribilia: Skirt lifters kept gowns out of the gutter. By Lynn Peri REAL LIFE Impressive pressed flowers; craft beers by badass brewmistresses; ...
- Created on 28 September 2015
- 11. Amy Schumer Talks Feminist Comedy & Pussy Magic In Our In-Depth Profile
- (TV)
- ... She tells me she grew up revering “funny, badass” women like Gilda Radner and Whoopi Goldberg, and watching shows like I Love Lucy, Laverne & Shirley, and The Muppets (“I thought Miss Piggy was so fucking ...
- Created on 21 April 2015
- 12. Our Latest Issue Featuring Ellie Kemper & Kim Gordon Out Now!
- (General)
- ... and dancer? Learn more about this badass lady's role as a spy during World War II. - Amber Tamblyn discusses her amazing new book of poetry focusing on dead young artists. And wait 'til you see what she ...
- Created on 26 March 2015
- 13. Top 8 Scene-Stealing Lady Sidekicks
- (Movies)
- ... was my best friend. Here's an expanded list detailing "why Vickie Miner is so Badass," courtesy of Vulture. Image courtesy of BetseyJ.com 2. Carol Burnett, as Ms. Hannigan in Annie (1982) ...
- Created on 21 February 2014
- 14. 10 Awesome Feminist Halloween Costume Ideas
- (Feminism)
- ... costume is skintight, but let’s not forget that Catwoman is a total badass. She does what she wants, she kicks Batman’s butt, and she lives alone with a bunch of cats. (Disclosure: this blogger loves Catwoman ...
- Created on 15 October 2012
