Here are some of the blogs, sites, and voices we think are worth your time. These are places that make us think, laugh, and occasionally scream โ in a good way.
- Bitch Media Feminist response to pop culture โ smart, sharp, and essential reading.
- Jezebel Celebrity, sex, fashion for women. Without airbrushing.
- The Mary Sue A guide to geek culture from a feminist perspective.
- Feministing Young feminists blogging about politics, culture, and activism.
- Shameless Canadian feminist magazine for teen girls and trans youth.
- Autostraddle News, entertainment, and lifestyle for LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people.
- Everyday Feminism Intersectional feminism for your everyday life.
- CRUDE Magazine Feminist art, writing, and commentary from emerging voices.
A good blogroll is more than a list of links; it's a living document of the conversations that shape how we think about media, gender, and power. The writers featured here are the ones who show up every day to parse the latest pop culture moment, dissect the politics of film and television, and hold the industry accountable for who gets to tell stories and how. Whether they're taking apart a box office flop or celebrating a small indie triumph, their voices add texture and depth to the wider feminist discourse. This collection reflects a commitment to sharp analysis, honest critique, and the belief that paying close attention to culture is itself a political act.
The internet can feel like a wall of noise, but the right voices cut through it with clarity and purpose. Many of the blogs in this space operate without the backing of major media outlets, sustained instead by conviction and an engaged readership. They cover everything from the latest celebrity controversy to the structural failures of Hollywood, from the absurdities of online discourse to the deeply personal experiences that shape feminist politics. In an era when social media rewards hot takes over nuance, these sites provide something rarer still: context, patience, and a willingness to change their minds when the evidence demands it.
A curated blogroll also functions as a map of a community. The writers here share not just interests but a set of commitments: to reproductive justice, to bodily autonomy, to dismantling the patriarchal assumptions baked into our entertainment and our institutions. They argue with each other, build on each other's work, and occasionally disagree loudly and publicly, which is exactly how a healthy discourse should operate. For readers who are new to feminist media criticism, this list offers an entry point; for longtime followers, it's a reminder of how far the conversation has come and how much work remains to be done.
Maintaining a blogroll is also an act of generosity. It says that the conversation is bigger than any single voice and that the best ideas emerge when we share the stage. The sites collected here represent a range of styles and perspectives, from academic rigor to conversational wit, from long-form essays to quick-fire commentary. What unites them is a refusal to accept the status quo at face value and a determination to ask better questions of the media we consume. If you know of a blog or site that belongs among them, the door is always open. Recommendations keep this list alive and growing, and every addition makes the collective conversation stronger.