Noah Berlatsky

Bulimia.com has reworked superhero images to show more realistic body types—and their efforts are valuable in more than the expected ways.

This doesn't mean that the outcomes of domestic violence are always equal; men tend to be bigger and stronger than women, and therefore are more likely to cause serious harm, even in situations where violence is reciprocal. Still, the fact that women are frequently perpetrators of violence in domestic situations substantially undermines the typical story of domestic abuse—and helps to show just how harmful that story is.

The history of pop music, and of black pop music in particular, has always been gay history.

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

Last year there was much excitement at the announcement that Lupita Nyong'o was going to play a major role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens — the first Black woman to star in the franchise.

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

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

These covers remind us of the lengthy, rich—but often obscured—history of female songwriters.

The cover for A-Force is a combination of tired trope and deodorant ad. Female empowerment can do so much better.

A Ghostbusters with a female cast is a thorough violation of the spirit of the original. And that's a good thing.