Halfway through her debut essay collection, Minor Feelings, author and artist Cathy Park Hong makes clear her mission: “I have some scores to settle … with this country, with how we have been scripted.” The “we” here are Asian Americans and how we’re seen in this country in a time when the us-versus-them dynamic can […]
‘Hood Feminism’ Is A Call For Solidarity In A Less-Than-Inclusive Movement
If you’re someone who claims the mantel of feminism, who believes in the innate equality of all genders, who thinks that solidarity among communities of women is a core component of the world you want to live in, I strongly encourage you to read Mikki Kendall’s debut essay collection, Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women […]
‘Dark Towers’ Chases Scandal-Ridden Deutsche Bank’s Mysterious Ties To Donald Trump
Some of the world’s largest and most powerful banks spent the past decade mired in scandal, but none descended as far into ignominy as Germany’s Deutsche Bank. Its rap sheet includes a staggering array of ethical and legal lapses, including money laundering, tax fraud and sanctions violations — not to mention mysterious ties to President […]