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Yup, Velma is a lesbian. A new film removes any doubt.
The Washington Post - Anne Branigin
Viral video clips from the new Scooby-Doo movie were met with enthusiasm by fans who had long considered Velma a queer icon In just 13 seconds, a viral clip from the latest “Scooby Doo” movie, released on streaming services this week, settled decades of speculation and fan debates. Velma Dinkley is …
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A battle over Title IX: Can it be used to exclude trans athletes?
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An appeals court heard arguments Thursday on whether allowing trans athletes to participate in youth sports discriminates against their cisgender classmates On Thursday, a federal appellate court heard arguments concerning the rights of transgender student-athletes. But unlike most other legal …
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An ode to domestic art, from prom gowns to birthday cakes - The Washington Post
The Washington Post - Sólveig Eva Magnúsdóttir
Last month, I wrote a comic about the unseen artistry of women inspired by a conversation I had with my grandmother. While praising my artistry, my grandma dismissed her own creative accomplishments. When I protested, pointing out all her beautiful creations surrounding us — including the very chair …
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For women, running gear includes self-defense rings and pepper spray
The Washington Post - Samantha Chery
Women runners say they are feeling vulnerable and taking extra precautions after the killing of Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher Ali Feller, 38, knows what it’s like to be a working mom running alone in the early morning hours. She sets her alarm at 4 a.m. so she has time to run before her daughter …
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SNL makes history with first out nonbinary cast member
The Washington Post - Anne Branigin
Molly Kearney joins the cast at a time of upheaval for the show as it goes through major shakeups This fall, “Saturday Night Live” will debut its first out nonbinary cast member in its nearly 50-year-history: actor and comedian Molly Kearney. Kearney was one of four new additions announced by the …
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In the new ‘Little Mermaid,’ Black girls and moms see themselves
The Washington Post - Samantha Chery, Anne Branigin
Viral videos of little girls reacting to the trailer of the live-action Disney film is a marketing bonanza Precious Avery remembers just how rare it was to see Black characters on television growing up, so she started recording as her 3-year-old, Emery, absorbed the trailer for the new “Little …

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