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Wanted/Needed/Loved: Viv Albertine’s Emotional Investigation

I’ve worked through the pain, and made something useful and creative out of it.

I acted childishly. But, in my defense, it was childish only if we actually lived in a world where Shakespeare had never existed.

Chris Kraus discusses her latest book, After Kathy Acker: A Literary Biography, writing about art under patriarchy, politics, and “the truth.”

A Rumpus series of work by women and non-binary writers that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.

Intellectually, I know Gracie’s mom loves her and needs help. In practice, I just want my daughter safe.

What I know and don’t know about men matters. What men know and don’t know about themselves matters more.

“It's like a damn Rubik's cube down there!”

Tom McAllister discusses his new novel, How to Be Safe, workshops, Twitter, dystopia, and narrative voice.

Rumpus editors share forthcoming books they can't wait to read!

Dickson Lam discusses his debut memoir, Paper Sons, the writing advice that transformed his approach to thee book, and the duty of a memoirist.

I saw myself on the big screen—the strong black woman that I am, and the stronger black woman I aspire to become.

The definition of mistreatment is so broad that we cannot fully grasp what it is.