ThinkProgress Kristen Stewart’s experience is emblematic of LGBTQ people’s struggles in Hollywood ThinkProgress - Casey Quinlan "I have fully been told, ‘If you just like do yourself a favor, and don’t go out holding your girlfriend’s hand in public," she said. In an interview …
ThinkProgress Once again, Carli Lloyd is out-kicking society’s expectations for women ThinkProgress - Lindsay Gibbs The soccer star says she's "seriously considering" pursuing kicking in the NFL. This summer, players on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team inspired …
ThinkProgress Sean Spicer admits he is not qualified for new six-figure job ThinkProgress - Josh Israel After repeatedly lying for Donald Trump, Spicer now will get paid to do something he admits he is terrible at -- on television. Sean Spicer, the …
ThinkProgress NBA star takes big swing at increasing diversity in golf with ‘historic’ Howard donation ThinkProgress - Lindsay Gibbs "This is going to go way beyond the game of golf, way beyond Howard." When Pete Bevacqua was on his way out the door as the CEO of PGA of America last …
ThinkProgress Sorry President Trump, but your call did nothing to free A$AP Rocky ThinkProgress - Kay Wicker The American rapper has been detained in Sweden since June and Kim, Kanye, and Trump can't do much about it. On June 30th, rapper A$AP Rocky, born …
ThinkProgress R. Kelly arrested on federal sex crime charges ThinkProgress - Kay Wicker The singer has been accused of serial sexual misconduct spanning nearly 20 years. On Thursday evening in Chicago, while outside walking his dog and …
ThinkProgress Alabama church decides to host screening of banned Arthur episode featuring same-sex marriage ThinkProgress - Casey Quinlan A Birmingham church decided it will show the episode and throw a "wedding party." After Alabama Public Television decided not to air an episode of the …
ThinkProgress WarnerMedia, Disney, Netflix threaten to leave Georgia if abortion restrictions take effect ThinkProgress - Casey Quinlan Some production companies have suggested they would stop filming in Georgia. WarnerMedia, the parent company of Warner Bros, became the third major …
ThinkProgress Harvey Weinstein reaches $44 million civil settlement as criminal trial approaches ThinkProgress - Jessica M. Goldstein $30 million to be shared among the victims, paid by Weinstein Co. insurance. Harvey Weinstein is still awaiting a criminal trial in New York. In the …
ThinkProgress The boycott threat over Georgia’s abortion ban is growing ThinkProgress - Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani “There is no way we would ever bring our money to that state by shooting there.” A growing number of filmmakers and production companies are …
ThinkProgress The forgotten history of the women who performed illegal abortions before Roe v. Wade ThinkProgress - Amanda Michelle Gomez Ask for Jane is a movie about "bravery and courage and empowerment because it is women doing it for each other." This story contains spoilers for the …
ThinkProgress ‘It’s a different era’: The lone female coach in DI men’s hoops buoyed by support after 1st season ThinkProgress - Lindsay Gibbs "Half of my recruits know my story better than I do!" Edniesha Curry did not set out to be a trailblazer. But make no mistake about it: That’s exactly …
ThinkProgress How would a sex strike for abortion rights actually work? ThinkProgress - Casey Quinlan The concept of a sex strike is based on a regressive understanding of gender and sex. Alyssa Milano, an actress who has been outspoken on feminist …
ThinkProgress Georgia loses film and TV business after governor signs near-total abortion ban ThinkProgress - Amanda Michelle Gomez "Will you pledge with me not to film anything in Georgia until they reverse this backwards legislation?" At least three production companies said they …
ThinkProgress Billy Bush, the host who laughed as Trump bragged about sexually assaulting women, is back ThinkProgress - Jessica M. Goldstein Laughter like Bush's on the "Access Hollywood" tape — callous and encouraging, delighting in hurting others — has become the noxious score of the …
ThinkProgress Nick Di Paolo flips off slain black activist to promote new comedy special ThinkProgress - Alan Pyke Muhiyidin Moye was an earnest and fervent voice for something a lot of old white guys get cranky about. Longtime stand-up and stalwart Louis C.K. …
ThinkProgress Game of Thrones is not about climate change after all as HBO wimps out ThinkProgress - Joe Romm The show's existential climate threat was a whole lot easier to defeat than ours will be. The huge HBO hit Game of Thrones has long been seen as a …
ThinkProgress Court endorses discrimination, rules Caster Semenya must undergo medical intervention to compete ThinkProgress - Lindsay Gibbs Semenya will now have to undergo a medically-unnecessary intervention in order to compete as she was born. On Wednesday in Switzerland, the Court of …
ThinkProgress The world of professional tennis has enabled Justin Gimelstob long enough ThinkProgress - Lindsay Gibbs It’s been over a week since tennis power broker Justin Gimelstob pleaded “no contest” to violently assaulting his ex-wife’s friend, Randall Kaplan, …
ThinkProgress John Singleton’s breakout film told a story of gun violence that moviegoers were not ready to hear ThinkProgress - Kay Wicker John Singleton, 51, the director and visionary behind the acclaimed 1991 film “Boyz n the Hood” died on Monday. The filmmaker, who had fallen into a …
ThinkProgress America hasn’t elected an unmarried president since 1884. Is that about to change? ThinkProgress - Jessica M. Goldstein More American adults are single than ever before. Are voters ready to end an over 130-year streak of putting a married person in the Oval? There are …
ThinkProgress The NFL owes Tyreek Hill’s fiancee more than just a clean break ThinkProgress - Lindsay Gibbs In the latest incident of domestic violence to mar the league's reputation, a hasty decision could prove to have dire consequences. Over the past few …
ThinkProgress Professional hockey team claims fan protests against Chick-fil-A are not ‘family friendly’ ThinkProgress - Josh Israel Fans held signs noting the chicken company's anti-LGBTQ record. They were ejected and banned. A group of fans in Cincinnati protested their …
ThinkProgress Muffet McGraw was ready for the moment ThinkProgress - Lindsay Gibbs While the women’s Final Four doesn’t officially start until Friday night, Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach Muffet McGraw has already …
ThinkProgress The essential role of art in the fight against climate change ThinkProgress - Nexus Media "If we want to change the structures and systems out there, we have to change ourselves in here." Alexis Frasz believes we use art to create meaning, …
ThinkProgress In ‘Parkland,’ the man who wrote the book on Columbine finds something new: Hope ThinkProgress - Jessica M. Goldstein Talking to Dave Cullen about 'Parkland,' his new book on the rise of March for Our Lives. Dave Cullen doesn’t have anything against “thoughts and …
ThinkProgress Trump can’t use Twitter to rob Spike Lee of his moment ThinkProgress - Alan Pyke The president joins a 30-year tradition of failure: White people trying to make Spike Lee do it their way. Spike Lee had been an Academy Award winner …
ThinkProgress Big winners of the 2019 Oscars: Spike Lee, Lady Gaga, and the much-maligned ‘Green Book’ ThinkProgress - Jessica M. Goldstein The Oscars went without a host, pretended 'Bohemian Rhapsody' didn't have a director. At the end of The Favourite, Emma Stone’s Abigail realizes that, …
ThinkProgress UPDATED: Judge sets $1 million bond for R. Kelly on sex abuse charges ThinkProgress - Tara Culp-Ressler The R&B star's bail hearing Saturday came one day after his arrest on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, including the rapes of three …
