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Authors Chantal Braganza and Bee Quammie recently published books that tackle motherhood—but not how these types of memoirs typically do. In today’s newsletter, we’re breaking down the motherhood memoir industrial complex
The BBC journalist’s new documentary about extremist Israeli settlers is really well-done. But, it’s really only revelatory because Western media has for the most part ignored Palestinian voices.
The popularity of those viral TikToks that supposedly showed Chinese manufacturers telling American consumers how to buy luxury handbag dupes (directly from them, obvs) were definitely signs of economic anxiety. But some other things were going on, too.
Culture writer Niko Stratis’ new memoir touches on growing up in the Yukon, the role music has played in her life and her experience as a trans woman—but I’d argue the most revelatory parts of the book are the ones that touch on socioeconomic status.
I know everyone loves a slogan, but at the same time, we should probably consider the implications of unfettered pro-Canada rhetoric at this particular social and political moment
Last week, Serena Williams became a part-owner of Toronto's new WNBA team, which some people perceived as her being petty toward Drake. It's me, I'm people—and honestly, I'm here for it.