Noah Berlatsky

Under the guise of philanthropy, 8 Minutes essentially blackmails some of the most marginalized and powerless people in society.

While Atwood's feminist dystopia remains our favorite nightmarish future, Marge Piercy's Woman On The Edge Of Time is far superior.

Maddie & Tae's new hit both indicates and subverts country's long history of sexism.

The loss of gospel history has meant forgetting how important black women have been to American performance styles.

The acclaimed solo album of former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard raises questions about the very nature of "cred." Is pop antitethical to artistry?

To understand this debate, it's important to consider historical context.

With the death of Leonard Nimoy, it's a good moment to pay tribute to (and question) his most famous character.

Art without politics actually results in a sweeping Puritanism. For art to have power, it needs to engage with power, with politics.

The founder of the brilliant fyeahblackrockmusic Tumblr talks racial politics, Kelis, and . . . the Doobie Brothers?

Talking about race can get you into a lot of trouble . . . especially if you don't have a lot of class power or status.