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Laurie Penny

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Tea, Biscuits, and Empire: The Long Con of Britishness

by Laurie Penny June 18, 2020November 25, 2022

The soft-focus Britain of Downton Abbey bears little resemblance to the real Britain collapsing under the weight of racism, austerity, and COVID-19. As Brexit plods on, it’s time for an honest reckoning of the history and future of this outsize little island.

Posted inCurrent Events, Essays & Criticism, Media, Story, Unapologetic Women

No, I Will Not Debate You

by Laurie Penny September 18, 2018October 19, 2022

Civility will never defeat fascism, no matter what The Economist thinks.

Posted inCurrent Events, Essays & Criticism, Media, Unapologetic Women

No, I Will Not Debate You

by Laurie Penny September 18, 2018October 19, 2022

Civility will never defeat fascism, no matter what The Economist thinks.

Posted inArts & Culture, Books, Essays & Criticism, Story, Unapologetic Women

Peterson’s Complaint

by Laurie Penny July 12, 2018October 19, 2022

There’s no use debating a feeling. It’s time to change how we engage with Jordan Peterson.

Posted inEssays & Criticism, Featured, Nonfiction, Story, Unapologetic Women

Who Does She Think She Is?

by Laurie Penny March 28, 2018October 19, 2022

The internet does not hate women. People hate women, and the internet allows them to do it faster, harder, and with impunity.

Posted inCurrent Events, Featured, Nonfiction, Story, Unapologetic Women

The Great Stink

by Laurie Penny February 14, 2018October 19, 2022

It’s time for men to stop worrying about who they are, and start thinking about what they do.

Posted inCurrent Events, Featured, Nonfiction, Unapologetic Women

The Great Stink

by Laurie Penny February 14, 2018October 19, 2022

It’s time for men to stop worrying about who they are, and start thinking about what they do.

Posted inCurrent Events, Featured, Nonfiction, Story, Unapologetic Women

We’re Not Done Here

by Laurie Penny January 18, 2018October 19, 2022

How the MeToo movement became a feminist sexual revolution.

Posted inCurrent Events, Featured, Nonfiction, Unapologetic Women

We’re Not Done Here

by Laurie Penny January 18, 2018October 19, 2022

How the MeToo movement became a feminist sexual revolution.

Posted inArts & Culture, Current Events, Story, Unapologetic Women

The Consent of the (Un)governed

by Laurie Penny December 5, 2017October 19, 2022

“Freedom” is just another word for being under the thumb of a powerful white man — for now.

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