Like many young people – the team at the Sex Ed Initiative (SEI) of Illinois found their sexual health education full of stigma and shame. “The fact that they know [sex] is happening but refuse to take action to help is the wrong attitude – they are just saying ‘abstinence only,’ which is really not […]
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Submissions Closed!: What Makes You Rebellious?
Ten years ago today, on January 12, 2012, a mysterious journalism project asked writers to submit essays answering the question: What Makes You Rebellious? Starting on March 8 of that year—International Women’s Day!—the inspiring responses formed the first month of content for Rebellious Magazine for Women. And a feminist rebellion began. Ten years later, we […]
Posted inJust the Tip
My Relationship With My Partner Improved After We Broke Up
Sometimes it’s helpful to re-evaluate what we consider a successful relationship to look like (and why) in order to let go and move on or to allow a relationship to evolve.
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Running & Delicious List of Women-Owned Restaurants in Chicago
Who loves you, feminist foodies? We do! Enjoy this running and delish list of women-owned restaurants in Chicago and women-powered kitchens in the Chicago area. Got a women-owned favorite that we missed? Let us know! Baker Miller Bakery & Dinette Owners: Dave and Megan Miller Cuisine: Baked goods & cafe fare Neighborhoods: Lincoln Square, Uptown, […]
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Take Five: 5-Question Quiz on The 95th Academy Awards
As movie stars and filmmakers go for Oscar gold in Hollywood, Rebellious Magazine challenges your Academy Award knowledge with this silver screen test. 1) This year, Ana de Armas nabbed a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde (2022). Her co-nominee Michelle Williams (2022’s The Fabelmans) was also nominated for […]
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Photos: Suki Waterhouse Dazzles During Sold-Out Show at Metro Chicago
On Saturday, Jan. 21, Metro was the place to be as Suki Waterhouse brought her Coolest Place in the World Tour to the iconic Chicago venue. The London-based artist – joined by a band comprised of Jane. (guitar), Myqle (bass), and Emilia Paige (drums) – used her time on stage to share songs from her […]
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Review: Tarnished Biopics ‘Blonde’ & ‘Elvis’ Attract Gold
The laughs generated by host Jerrod Carmichael may have been absent at the 80th Golden Globe Awards this month, but the stars were out in fine form. Austin Butler was named Best Actor in a Drama for his titular turn in Elvis and Ana de Armas received a Best Actress in a Drama nod for […]
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“The First Homosexuals”: A Lesson in Queer History through Art
“The First Homosexuals: Global Depictions of a New Identity, 1869-1930” embarks Wrightwood 659 visitors on a journey through queer history. While same sex desire predates the terms we use today, The First Homosexuals illustrates the evolution of how these relations were depicted in art before and after the word “homosexual” became popularized. Jonathan D. Katz […]
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Field Foundation Grant Supports Rebellious Magazine’s Sexual Health & Reproductive Justice Coverage
The Field Foundation of Illinois is once again supporting Rebellious Magazine’s groundbreaking sexual health and reproductive justice work with a yearlong grant. Special Projects Editor Princess McDowell returns to her role editing and coordinating coverage, leading a team that includes Sexual Health and Reproductive Justice Reporter/Producer Annabel Rocha and Sexual Health and Reproductive Justice Audio […]
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Ladytron’s Helen Marnie on Navigating the Trajectory of ‘Time’s Arrow’ – Out Jan. 20
Martin Amis’ novel Time’s Arrow, features a reverse chronology with the lead character becoming younger with each turning page. With their new album Time’s Arrow, Ladytron – comprised of Helen Marnie, Mira Aroyo, Daniel Hunt, and Reuben Wu – has created a dreamy soundscape, full of hope, optimism, and driving synths, that feels fresh while […]
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Just the Tip: I Don’t Enjoy Using My Penis During Sex — Is Something Wrong With Me?
Just the Tip is a sex and relationship column hosted by queer non-monogamous kinkster Jera Brown. Here you will find interviews with sexuality researchers and educators as well as smart and compassionate responses to anonymous questions. If you have a sex or love question you’d like Jera to answer, email justthequestions@gmail.com or DM Jera on Instagram […]
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Photos: Dry Cleaning Plays Sold-Out Show at Thalia Hall in Chicago
In support of their sophomore album, Stumpwork, Dry Cleaning stopped by Thalia Hall in Chicago on Jan. 13 to perform to a sold-out crowd. The London-based quartet – comprised of Nick Buxton, Tom Dowse, Lewis Maynard, and Florence Shaw – kicked things off with a pair of songs from the stellar new record, “Kwenchy Kups” […]