Not A Good ExcuseInclusive Christmas Rom‑Coms Are Proof We Can Indulge in Nostalgia Without Being Bigoted Christmas rom-coms used to be predominantly white, heteronormative nostalgia trips. But more diversity in the genre stays true to its spirit -- without excluding anyone. By Devrupa Rakshit
Saffron SellsThe Buzz Cut: Public Outrage at Woman Who Made Saffron Look Good for Once This week in The Buzz Cut: unexpected parties protest saffronization, a dishwashing liquid is inclusive, and a free speech advocate frees journalists of speech. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
The Shadows of PrejudiceFans Think ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequel Is ‘Too Woke,’ but It Shows How Fantasy Fandom Gives Way to Bigotry The controversy around the ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel highlights the ways in which fantasy fiction is gatekept in the name of preserving the sanctity of lore. By Saumya Kalia
