Taylor Swift lyrics are in a category all their own, and I don’t mean that in a gushy way; literally, they’re just in a different league. Every song in her discography—from 2006’s Taylor Swift to Reputation—is a singular blend of melodrama and introspection. They’re campy but cutting, autobiographical but ambiguous. Her songwriting style is polarizing,…
Read moreThe Girl Scouts have published a powerful message just in time for the holidays that cautions parents about forcing their children to hug adults. Targeted to the time of year when family gatherings are common, the now-viral article, titled “Reminder: She Doesn’t Owe Anyone a Hug. Not Even at the Holidays”, warns parents not to…
Read moreAfter The New York Times published an explosive report detailing decades of sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein, dozens of women came forward with their own accusations against the Hollywood mogul. Within a week, Weinstein had been fired from his company and expelled from the Motion Picture Academy. Now, in a post-Weinstein world, legions of…
Read moreOne of the most powerful moments from Glamour‘s Women of the Year Awards undoubtedly came from Jodi Cantor and Megan Twohey, the New York Times journalists who, six weeks ago, broke a story that can only be described as world-changing: The decades of sexual harassment and abuse by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Since, their story…
Read moreYoutube and reality TV star Jazz Jennings was only five when she came out as transgender and begun transitioning in the public eye. Now 16, she wrote a letter for New Now Next with encouraging words to her younger self from before she came out. “I know that so many people attempt to cloud the…
Read moreThe New York Times‘ explosive report revealing decades of alleged sexual harassment by film producer-mogul Harvey Weinstein set the Internet—and general public—on fire Thursday. Women took to Twitter to share their own stories of sexual harassment, and public figures quickly acted to distance themselves from him after it broke—including numerous prominent Democratic politicians, who gave…
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