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The joy of girlhood; the anguish of teen girls
In 2023, it felt as though the world was glorifying girlhood more than ever before. But how does that square with the reality of real girls?
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Jessica Bennett
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Behold the Power of Jocks With Feelings
Tim Walz, Travis Kelce, and the concept of "jock insurance."
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Jessica Bennett
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The 'Weird' and 'Creepy' Ticket
Plus, an ode to Sweet Valley High.
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The Last Remaining Courtroom Artists
Meet the women shaping the image of Donald Trump at trial.
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Jessica Bennett
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Stormy Daniels and the 'Slut Defense'
A dispatch from the People v. Donald Trump.
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Jessica Bennett
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The President and the Porn Star
A dispatch from Manhattan criminal court.
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Jessica Bennett
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Trump v. Weinstein
And the unfortunate limits of "she said, she said, she said."
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Jessica Bennett
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Trump and the Indignities of Being a Regular Joe
A dispatch from Manhattan Criminal Court
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Jessica Bennett
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Wait, am I a good person?
The question everybody is asking Google.
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Jessica Bennett
Show me your Man Cave
Really!
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Jessica Bennett
4
Hot girls read Judith Butler
At least, that's what the internet tells me. An interview with the high priest of gender theory about their new book and more.
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Jessica Bennett
The Hidden History of the MILF
Yes, really!
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Jessica Bennett
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