Author page: Rachel Steiner

Sarah Jessica Parker Isn’t a Feminist, And I’m Not Sure Why

In 2015, Sarah Jessica Parker was asked by Cosmopolitan if she identified as a feminist. Strangely, she replied: “I’m a humanist. I’m enormously appreciative of the work that my mother’s generation did. We are the beneficiaries of a lot of disappointment, heartache, discouragement, and misunderstanding. But I see a lot of people trying to sort out their roles. People of color,…

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The Five Best English Cities for Lovers of Literature

If you’re looking into vacation destinations and you also happen to love literature, you should consider visiting the rolling hills and green pastures of England. This beautiful country boasts many fine locations for any book lover to visit. Here are some of my personal favorites: Stratford-Upon-Avon The streets of this charming town are lined with old Tudor houses, including the…

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Review: Amy Schumer’s ‘The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo’

Personally, I love Amy Schumer. She’s one of my favorite comedians. So, naturally, I expected to like her new book, “The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo.” Schumer is known for her self-deprecating brand of humor that often points out both life’s many ups and downs while remaining down to earth. Her TV show, “Inside Amy Schumer,” often makes satirical…

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Amber Heard Donates Settlement to Stop Violence Against Women

Earlier this week, Johnny Depp and his now ex-wife Amber Heard reached a divorce settlement. The split was notoriously volatile, with Heard alleging spousal abuse. The actors were only married for 15 months, and Depp reportedly paid Heard $7 million to walk away including attorneys’ fees. This is their official joint statement: “Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times…

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‘Hamilton’ Creator to Write Music for ‘The Little Mermaid’ Reboot

Get ready to go “Under the Sea”! It has just been announced that “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is starting another project, and this time, he’ll be co-writing with long-time Disney composer Alan Menkin. Together, the two will be writing the music for a live action version of “The Little Mermaid.” This version is a reboot of the original 1989 animated…

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Why The Corset Needs to Go Back to 1890 Where it Belongs

I suppose that when they say nothing ever truly goes out of style, they’re not wrong. The dramatic hourglass figure came into fashion in the 1890s with the popularity of tightlacing, which gave women a dramatically smaller waist with an emphasized bust and hips—think of a pre-2000s Barbie silhouette. This trend was not particularly practical and fell out of favor…

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