For more than two decades, more and more Americans have become aware of the exploitation and violence associated with much of the globalized garment industry producing more than 95 percent of our clothes. A series of media exposures, including the 1996 revelation that TV host Kathy Lee Gifford had endorsed a clothing line produced by…
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Troian Bellisario Used to Give Away PLL Spoilers but No One Believed Them
Nobody is better at keeping a secret than a Pretty Little Liar, and we’re not just talking about within the fictional world of Rosewood. Outside of the show, the cast learned early on that they couldn’t reveal much plot, and with the exception of showrunner I. Marlene King, everyone claims to have made it seven…
TTIP May be Dead, But We’re Still Facing TTIP by the Back Door
The architects of the current wave of trade deals have embarked on a desperate ploy to salvage something from the death of their flagship treaty. Sacrificing the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership or TTIP in order to get CETA (the close relation of TTIP, a deal between the EU and Canada) agreed was always going…
The Mean Girls Musical Is Coming to Broadway Sooner Than You Think
Although it feels like we’ve been waiting FOREVER for the Mean Girls musical to take center stage, it seems we finally have a release date—and no, not just for the show’s Washington D.C. premiere. As previously reported, the production will debut at D.C.’s National Theatre on Oct. 31 and run through Dec. 3. From there,…
Ryan Reynolds Is a Real-Life Superhero With His Incredible Gymnastic Moves
It seems as if Ryan Reynolds is actually becoming Deadpool IRL. On Sunday, the actor posted a video of himself pulling off some impressive gymnastic moves on Instagram, which proved he’s already well on his way to transforming into a real-life superhero. Trainer Don Saladino originally posted the clip of Reynolds performing a flawless back flip, and the star couldn’t…
Sanders: Corbyn Surge in UK Shows World Rising Up Against Austerity, Inequality
Responding to the results of the U.K. election, which commentators have already deemed a “political upset” for the ages and a stunning backfire for Prime Minister Theresa May, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Thursday congratulated Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and the British people for “rising up against austerity and massive levels of income and wealth…
Gold Star Father Khizr Khan's 'Travel Privileges' Reportedly 'Under Review'
Gold Star father Khizr Khan, whose speech last year at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) made waves, is unable to attend a speaking event in Toronto because his “travel privileges” are reportedly “being reviewed,” CTV News first reported. The luncheon organized by RamsayTalks was to have featured Khan, who is Muslim and a U.S. citizen,…
Gal Gadot Rides Into Battle in Final Wonder Woman Trailer
Diana is shattering glass ceilings — and windows — in the new Wonder Woman trailer. The final trailer for the upcoming blockbuster aired Sunday night during the MTV Movie & TV Awards, tracing Diana’s path from young aspiring warrior to battle-ready soldier. Click Here: Malaysia Rugby Shop “Fighting does not make you a hero,” her mother Hippolyta…
When Katy Perry Dresses for the Theater, She Sparkles
If Katy Perry is any indication—and we think she is, “going-out tops” are officially back. We had heard rumors of the re-emergening trend but Perry just sealed the deal. Perry has spent much of the week promoting her new single with Migos called “Bon Appetit” by doing wacky things like handing out cherry pies to fans in…
J.K. Rowling Made Her Annual Apology for Killing Off a Harry Potter Character—and It’s a Biggie
It’s the apology we’ve all been waiting for. Every year, literary wizard J.K. Rowling apologizes to Harry Potter fans on the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts—May 2—for killing off a beloved character during the popular seven-part book series. Past odes have included Twitter shoutouts to Remus Lupin and Fred Weasley, but this year’s “I’m…