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Cynthia Nixon embodies feminist rage in viral video

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First published on WordPress in 2017, Rainvilles writing expresses the impossibility of performing womanhood to societys standards. In the video, Nixons tone gets progressively angrier as she describes the pressure on women to live for the service of men and how women are blamed for their own abuse. Dont talk too loud. Dont talk too much. Dont be intimidating, Nixon narrates. Why are you so miserable? Dont be a bitch. Dont be so bossy. Dont be so emotional. Dont cry. Dont yell. Dont swear. Endure the pain. Dont complain. Timely…

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TikTok Is Testing A Dark Mode Option To Help You Scroll All Night Long

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SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images Does TikTok Have Dark Mode? Here’s Why You Might Not Be Seeing It By Cianna Garrison March 22, 2020 Dark Mode is available on almost every platform. However, some apps are ~slightly~ behind on the movement. If you’ve been wondering if Tik Tok has Dark Mode, here’s what you need to know. The big catch here is that not everyone has TikTok’s Dark Mode. The feature is being tested, so it only shows up for certain people. In late January 2020, social media expert Matt Navarra posted…

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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Super Tuesday

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NBC/NBCUniversal/Getty Images What Is Super Tuesday? It’s A Huge Day In The Election Cycle By Madhuri Sathish Feb. 25, 2020 Once the South Carolina primary wraps up on Saturday, Feb. 29, Democratic presidential candidates will turn their attention to Super Tuesday. On Tuesday, March 3, voters in a whopping 14 states will head to the polls to vote in their parties’ primaries, but with President Donald Trump facing no real challenge from his fellow Republicans, the Democratic candidates face much higher stakes. So what is Super Tuesday? This key day…

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Here’s What To Know About Whether Starbucks’ Matcha Drinks Are Vegan

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Starbucks Is Starbucks’ Matcha Powder Vegan? Here’s What To Know Before You Order By Cianna Garrison March 8, 2020 Starbucks’ new drinks for spring 2020 include two non-dairy options that’ll have you feeling like you’re on a tropical vacay. However, a lack of dairy doesn’t automatically make a drink vegan. Many products appear vegan, but can have hidden animal byproducts in seemingly benign ingredients. So, if you’re wondering whether Starbucks’ matcha powder is vegan, here’s what you need to know. The Seattle-based coffee company announced three new drinks on Tuesday,…

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Actor Orlando Jones reveals more internal conflicts at ‘American Gods’

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American Gods behind-the-scenes turmoil is only getting more public, with actor Orlando Jones posting screencaps of a private conversation with the shows lead actor Ricky Whittle. The conversation sees Whittle accuse Jones of pulling the race card after Jones was unexpectedly let go from the show last year. Meanwhile, Jones posted additional commentary saying, This man has no idea what transpired between me, [production company] Fremantle and Stars. Nvr asked. Nvr cared. American Gods has become infamous for its internal conflicts and extensive turnover among the cast and crew. After…

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Pete Buttigieg drops out of the 2020 presidential race

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Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg is dropping out of the 2020 presidential race. Reports are circulating that Buttigieg will formally announce his campaign suspension in a speech on Sunday evening. Pete Buttigieg is OUT. All of his SuperTuesday votes will go to Sleepy Joe Biden. Great timing. This is the REAL beginning of the Dems taking Bernie out of play – NO NOMINATION, AGAIN! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2020 Others were more supportive of Buttigieg, with many noting that he was the most successful openly gay presidential candidate…

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Barstool Goons Follow Founders Order to Attack NASCAR Reporter

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Dave Portnoy has been in a satirical mens lifestyle blog he founded in 2003, was very wealthy man. But the financial windfall apparently required Barstool to sand down some of its rougher edges, at least according to Penn Gaming. Eric Schippers, Penn Nationals senior vice president, discussed the guardrails Barstool was implementing in an email interview with BillyPenn.com. We have done our due diligence and are confident that [Barstool Sports] understands the importance of our new relationship and has the right guardrails in place to ensure that their comments wont…

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Dee Rees Inspired Joan Didion Film Doesnt Deserve the Hate

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I stand (mostly) alone here saying I enjoyed Dee Rees latest Netflix-distributed film, The Last Thing She Wanted, an adaptation of a Joan Didion novel, starring Anne Hathaway as Elena, a hard-nosed veteran D.C. reporter who takes over her absentee fathers (an always excellent Willem Dafoe) role in an international arms deal. In fact, its much better than Rees last film, over-adored explainers such as The Big Short. Instead, the film is interested in how all kinds of people, at a particular political and cultural moment in the U.S., often…

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Gwyneth Paltrows Vagina Candle Is Back in Stock, She Tells Jimmy Kimmel

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Good news for fans of the worlds most famous scented wax: Gwyneth Paltrows This Smells Like My Vagina candle is back in stock. Paltrow was on Jimmy Kimmel Live Monday night and he kicked off proceedings by asking her: Did you do anything weird today? Did you stick your head in a beehive or milk a goat? The actress was on the show to discuss which explores fringe and alternative wellness therapies. The show has been praised and ridiculed in roughly equal proportions (the head of Britains National Health Service…

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TSA bans employees from using TikTok

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has joined a number of other government agencies in banning its employees from using the popular app TikTok. The Associated Press reports that the TSA made the decision after Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) wrote a letter to them saying national security experts have raised concerns about the app, which is owned by China-based company ByteDance. In his letter, Schumer noted that the Department of Homeland Security has banned TikTok from being downloaded on government-issued devices, according to AP. In a statement to…

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Why You Should Drop Everything And Start Reading ‘Lore Olympus’

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There are a lot of great webcomics out there. Ive written an entire article on them, in fact. But that article was polished off and published mere weeks before I began Rachel Smythes captivating Lore Olympus.Published on Webtoonone of the internets largest webcomic publishing portalsthe series has rocketed to massive popularity over its nearly two-year run on the service. An absolute gem of a series, Lore Olympus is a deconstruction of the classic Greek myth, The Abduction of Persephone. This engrossing love story is retold with a delightful modern twist.…

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Coronavirus Is Scary Enough for Some People to Risk Deportation

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If Brenda, a 30-year-old agricultural worker in Goodyear, Arizona, suddenly comes down with symptoms of the undocumented immigrant, and asked that her last name not be used in the event that the government took an interest in her. This attitudeboth about being identified in general but also about coming forward with health problemsis fairly typical, according to Mariana Magaa Gamero, policy advocate for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles (CHIRLA). People fearand its a very valid fearthat if youre providing your information to any government entity, that…

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Netflix series ‘Followers’ is a visual treatbut lacks a clear narrative

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This review is free of spoilers. Mika Ninagawas Followers is a long time coming for the photographer-turned-director. Known for her vibrant colors and depictions of flowers, goldfishes, and everyday items, Ninagawa brings her unique aesthetic sensibilities to her first-ever drama. Through her distinctive visual lexicon, the interior lives of the shows unconventional women are brought to the surface, giving the show an irresistible sense of life and joy. Watch it for the impeccable color compositions, outfits, and lingering shots over food, if nothing else. Followers RELEASE DATE: Feb. 27, 2020DIRECTOR:…

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Conservative News Giant Newsmax Is Funding a Super PAC for Its Publishers GOP Senate Ally

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As the competitive Maine Senate race heated up last summer, the conservative news outlet Newsmax blared a warning to its audience: Democratic moneymen were pouring cash into an effort to flip one of Republicans most endangered Senate seats. Progressive big-money donors are stepping up their crusade against centrist Sen. Susan Collins, Newsmax senior editor David Patten promoted the piece on its own website. Exactly one week later, Newsmax took steps to even the odds. The company linked to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce supporting Collins re-election. It was another story…

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