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A Judy Blume Documentary, Queer Werewolves, and Trans Sex Worker Stories at Sundance Film Festival 2023 - BUST Reviews
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(Movies)
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... which dealt with sensitive and controversial topics such as sex, menstruation, and masturbation, and have been banned and challenged in many schools and libraries by right-wing zealots. One of the most ...
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Created on 26 January 2023
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10 Fanstastic New Books by Women to Make Catching Up on that New Year's Resolution to "Read More" a Breeze! ...
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(Books)
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... Let’s Move, to those crazy first days of AIM, to women of size on TV shows being relegated to mere comic relief with zero interest in sex. The book is as complete a review as has ever been seen on the ...
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Created on 24 January 2023
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After the Should-Be 50th Anniversary of Roe, Organizations like We Testify are More Important than Ever
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(Feminism)
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January 22nd, 2023 was supposed to be the 50th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade. Thanks to the Supreme Court, which currently includes an alleged attempted rapist and an accused sexual predator, it was not. ...
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Created on 23 January 2023
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Sundance 2023: Women Directors Tackle Themes of Frankenstein, Introverts and Little Richard
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(Movies)
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... Beginning with his difficult trial blazing path as a queer black artist in the 50’s, to his days of drug fueled orgies, his struggles with his demons, eventually joining the church and renouncing his homosexuality, ...
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Created on 21 January 2023
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Forget "Camping Trips"—Here's How to Actually Help Women Get the Abortion Care They Desperately Ne
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(Feminism)
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When Roe v. Wade was struck down in June, many immediately took to social media, offering to assist people who’d been impacted to get the care they needed. Unfortunately, those posts may have hurt more ...
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Created on 17 January 2023
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7 Self-Care Tips from Dolly Parton: How Our Favorite Backwoods Barbie Inspires Us to Bedazzle Our Lives
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(Entertainment)
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She’s been writing and performing musical masterpieces since the ‘60s, starred in some of our favorite flicks, been an outspoken advocate for gender and racial equality, and been equal parts authentic, ...
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Created on 15 December 2022
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Bilal Baig's "Sort Of" is Back and Queerer Than Ever for Season 2: BUST Intervi
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(TV)
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Baig grew up in a suburb of Toronto, the child of Pakistani immigrants. In their younger days, they took their identity at face value. “I didn’t spend a lot of time reconciling my sexuality and gender ...
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Created on 02 December 2022
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You'll Never Guess Where You Can Find 'Zines—And Learn to Make Them—These Da
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(Books)
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Now that both record and bookstores are few and far between, where can you go to score the latest ‘zines? The answer may lie in your local library.
You’re at your public library looking for a book ...
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Created on 28 November 2022
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Pop Quiz: How Well Do You Know Peaches?
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(Music)
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... bigger purpose.”
a. sex b. feminism c. art d. activism
Answer Key: 1.a, 2.d, 3.b, 4.a, 5.c
Photo: (Peaches) Ramona Rosales
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2022 print edition ...
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Created on 11 November 2022
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Regina Hall Shares Her Thoughts On That Infamous Oscar's Night, The Meaning of Feminism, and What She Learned From Her Beloved Bulldog : BUST Intervie
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(Movies)
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... she asks. “And as audiences, where does [that feeling] live? Where do we live when we think of abundance and charity? And then, a big thing in the church—and in the Black church especially—is sexuality. ...
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Created on 27 October 2022
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Queer Period Pieces Like Abbi Jacobson's "A League Of Their Own" Are A Reminder That LGBTQ Rights Are Still Under Atta
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(TV)
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... something else. Watching the characters navigate the realities of queer life in 1943 is chilling. Same-sex attraction would be considered a serious mental illness for another three decades making involuntary ...
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Created on 13 October 2022
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October is ADHD Awareness Month. Meet 3 Inspiring Women Who Are Speaking Out And Combating Stigma Attached With The Disorder
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(Living)
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... plus the integrated sexism within American healthcare causes a lack of proper diagnoses. It wasn't until the 1960s that ADHD was officially recognized for being an adult diagnosis. It was assumed that young ...
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Created on 05 October 2022
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"Trans Love is a Celebration": Three Trans 4 Trans Couples Share Their Love Storie
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(Living)
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... judgment for displaying any level of sexuality,” explains Amy when asked what she wishes people understood better. “I want people to see trans women feeling sexy and hot and exploring more intense kink ...
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Created on 03 October 2022
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Natasha Lyonne and Maya Rudolph-produced Doc, "Sirens," Follows Lebanon's First Female Thrash-Metal Band: Revi
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(Movies)
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... reforms clash with the younger generation. We follow Lilas trying to navigate her sexuality and Shery having difficulties discovering herself as a musician and young woman. And yet, all are connected through ...
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Created on 30 September 2022
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10 Nostaligic '90s TV Episodes That Will Warm You Up Better Than a PSL
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(TV)
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... takes a dive off the edge, starting off a running gag throughout the show. Later in the episode, Eric (Topher Grace) walks in on his parents having sex and is completely traumatized. He unexpectedly receives ...
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Created on 28 September 2022
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9 Best Apps for Meeting New Friends
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(Living)
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As people live increasingly on their phones, making friends in the real world can be challenging. People, especially young people, are finding it more difficult to form meaningful relationships, resulting ...
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Created on 20 September 2022
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14 Inspiring Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life, On Their Own Terms
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(Sex)
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... true self. Although we live in a very open, and mostly accepting society nowadays, for people in the LGBTQIA+ community, that wasn’t always the case. Same-sex marriage was only legalized in the United ...
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Created on 14 September 2022
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Beth Ditto Talks Switch To Acting, and Latest Role In The Country Music Drama "Monarch." Plus, New Music From Gossip? ...
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(TV)
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... beats. Secondly, they were unapologetically queer in the period just before major, mainstream pop stars started blithely discussing bisexuality and nonbinary pronouns on Instagram. (“Standing in the Way ...
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Created on 12 September 2022
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Let's strip down to it: Strippers are unionizing and demanding basic work right
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(Feminism)
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... has changed drastically within the last few years. The acceptance of women owning their sexuality has developed gradually. But the focus is no longer on whether or not society approves of it; instead, ...
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Created on 09 September 2022
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Kehlani Sounds Off On Latest Album "Blue Water Road," Coming Out As A Lesbian, And The Role Motherhood Plays In Their Life ...
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(Music)
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... revealing lyrics, earnest vocals, and exploration of love and sex reflected the influence of artists like Brandy (their “original favorite”), Jill Scott, and Lauryn Hill—whose face is one of Kehlani’s ...
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Created on 31 August 2022