The Wednesday Edition - Jun 28, 2023
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News, matt walsh, The Holocaust, transgender

Transphobes Keep Using the Holocaust to Attack LGBTQ+ People

Protester prepares to march with a trans flag.

Bigots keep using the Holocaust to mean whatever they want it to mean.

The post Transphobes Keep Using the Holocaust to Attack LGBTQ+ People appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, Jake Johnson, Nick Miller, Peter B. Parker, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

You Definitely Know the Voice of Peter B. Parker in ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

Peter Parker with his hanging baby carrier in 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'

Ever watch a movie and think to yourself "I know that voice" but you're not quite sure who it is?

The post You Definitely Know the Voice of Peter B. Parker in ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, feminism, pregnancy, pregnant workers fairness act, workplace discrimination

Hell Yes, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Just Went Into Effect

Cropped shot of a pregnant businesswoman using a laptop

Up until this week, pregnant workers were lacking some essential federal protections.

The post Hell Yes, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Just Went Into Effect appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, among us, Infinity Train

The Most Popular Party Game of the 2020s (So Far) Is Getting a TV Show From ‘Infinity Train’s Creator

Grace (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) sits on her throne in Infinity Train.

If there was any justice in the world, Infinity Train would still be going strong. However, we've got something almost as good.

The post The Most Popular Party Game of the 2020s (So Far) Is Getting a TV Show From ‘Infinity Train’s Creator appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, House of the Dragon

There’s Still One Big Casting Mystery To Solve for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2

Seasmoke the dragon torches people with fire in HBO's House of the Dragon.

The fact that this one character has not yet been announced has left fans speculating about what his fate in the show could be.

The post There’s Still One Big Casting Mystery To Solve for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, 303 Creative v Elenis, U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Has Left One of Its Biggest (and Stupidest) Cases for the Very Last Minute

A white woman (Lorie Smith) in a bright pink blazer speaks into a microphone during a rally outside the Supreme Court.

This is an incredibly important case as it takes up issues of discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. It's also very, very stupid.

The post The Supreme Court Has Left One of Its Biggest (and Stupidest) Cases for the Very Last Minute appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Nick Fury, Secret Invasion

‘Secret Invasion’ Needs To Explain These Plot Holes

Nick Fury in Marvel's Secret Invasion on Disney+.

MCU spy thrillers are fun, but Marvel shouldn't have to ignore the world they've already established in order to make this one work.

The post ‘Secret Invasion’ Needs To Explain These Plot Holes appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Disney+, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Secret Invasion

If You’re Not Watching ‘Secret Invasion,’ You’re Missing Out

Nick Fury looks at the camera, not wearing an eyepatch. He has scars around his unseeing eye, which is white.

I'm having a fun time exploring this story and can't wait to see what awaits the Skrulls and Nick Fury as a war looms over them all.

The post If You’re Not Watching ‘Secret Invasion,’ You’re Missing Out appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, contracts, HarperCollins, publishing

Contractor Accuses HarperCollins of Refusing To Pay Out for Work Already Published

The picket line for the HarperCollins strike.

Months after the end of the HarperCollins employee strike, the company has been accused of refusing to pay a contractor for published work.

The post Contractor Accuses HarperCollins of Refusing To Pay Out for Work Already Published appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Maria Hill, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Secret Invasion

‘Secret Invasion’ Continues a Worrying Marvel Trend

Maria Hill and Nick Fury look at something off camera, sitting in a dimly lit room.

Over the past 5 years alone, Marvel movies have killed off the original Gamora, Black Widow, Aunt May, Jane Foster, Scarlet Witch, and Queen Ramonda.

The post ‘Secret Invasion’ Continues a Worrying Marvel Trend appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Call of Duty, gaming, LGBTQ, transgender

That Anti-LGBTQ ‘Call of Duty’ Boycott Has Utterly Failed

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 screenshot

Despite their best attempts, initial statistics suggest the right's anti-LGBTQ Call of Duty boycott isn't successful.

The post That Anti-LGBTQ ‘Call of Duty’ Boycott Has Utterly Failed appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, House of the Dragon, House Targaryen

Rewatching ‘House of the Dragon’ Caused a Big Shift in My Opinion on One Character

My opinion on King Viserys turned much harsher upon rewatching the show.

The post Rewatching ‘House of the Dragon’ Caused a Big Shift in My Opinion on One Character appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, SAG-AFTRA, WGA Strike 2023

Hundreds of Prominent Hollywood Actors Sign Letter Making It Clear They’re Ready & Willing To Strike

A picketer holds a sign reading "#WGA Strong"

“SAG-AFTRA members may be ready to make sacrifices that leadership is not."

The post Hundreds of Prominent Hollywood Actors Sign Letter Making It Clear They’re Ready & Willing To Strike appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Airbnb, Barbie

You Too Can Live Your Malibu Barbie Dreams in a New Airbnb

Barbie waving to her people in 'Barbie'

I know I'm not alone in my excitement for the movie and I hope that we all can join forces and rent out the Malibu Barbie house together.

The post You Too Can Live Your Malibu Barbie Dreams in a New Airbnb appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, One Piece

‘One Piece’ Episode 1066 Was Historic For More Than One Reason

Big Mom going all out in One Piece episode 1066

Episode 1066 shows how One Piece is truly a global phenomenon.

The post ‘One Piece’ Episode 1066 Was Historic For More Than One Reason appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, books, independent bookstores, simulation

This Upcoming Cozy Game May Allow Me To Live Out One of My Dream Jobs

Tiny Bookshop game art.

You just get to make people happy and get books into people's hands.

The post This Upcoming Cozy Game May Allow Me To Live Out One of My Dream Jobs appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, indigenous representation, Indigenous women, Taylor Sheridan

The Creator of ‘Yellowstone’ Is Taking Credit for Tribal Legislation

Taylor Sheridan at an event

No, Taylor Sheridan. You're not the white savior of Indigenous communities.

The post The Creator of ‘Yellowstone’ Is Taking Credit for Tribal Legislation appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Zendaya

Don’t Let The ‘Challengers’ Memes Give You the Wrong Idea About Zendaya’s New Movie

A screenshot of two men kissing Zendaya in her new movie Channelgers.

Challengers is set to be one of Zendaya’s most mature and ambitious roles to date, and the memes made about it shouldn’t take away from that fact.

The post Don’t Let The ‘Challengers’ Memes Give You the Wrong Idea About Zendaya’s New Movie appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Lance Armstrong, trans rights, transphobia

Storied Cheater Lance Armstrong Suddenly Very Concerned About Fairness of Trans Athletes

Lance Armstrong discusses transgender athletes with Caitlyn Jenner on 'The Forward with Lance Armstrong'.

Just add Armstrong to the laundry list of right-wing conservatives who are stepping on the trans community to make a quick buck.

The post Storied Cheater Lance Armstrong Suddenly Very Concerned About Fairness of Trans Athletes appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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