Not too long ago, the Daily Beast was releasing polling proclaiming feminist “ a dirty word”. We forget that not too long ago, a few major women’s organisations were toying with the idea of abandoning the word “feminism”, not because of its complicated history with regard to inclusion and women of colour, but because it turned off too many young women. These days, as online feminism swells and roils with internal disagreements, it’s easy to forget that not too long ago, there was no online feminism. Events and Offers Sign up to receive information regarding NS events, subscription offers & product updates. Ideas and Letters A newsletter showcasing the finest writing from the ideas section and the NS archive, covering political ideas, philosophy, criticism and intellectual history - sent every Wednesday. Weekly Highlights A weekly round-up of some of the best articles featured in the most recent issue of the New Statesman, sent each Saturday. The Culture Edit Our weekly culture newsletter – from books and art to pop culture and memes – sent every Friday.
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BEYONCE EMA PERFORMANCE FULL
I’m not saying that the last time I tuned in to the full broadcast was to watch Madonna hump the stage in a synthetic wedding dress, but it might have been within a decade of that. I’m old-ish, and it’s been a while since I’ve watched the Video Music Awards.
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