‘Mama Cass’ Elliot Died Almost 50 Years Ago, But Her Memory Is Still Obscured By Fatphobia

“[Elliot’s] official reason behind loss of life was labeled as ‘fatty myocardial degeneration because of weight problems’—however that might nonetheless be a surprising reason behind loss of life for... Read more »

Weight Comments After Lockdown Highlight My Mom’s Fatphobia

Reuniting with my mother after a yr of isolating (and after we had been each vaccinated) was numerous issues. It was pure pleasure to have the ability to hug... Read more »

Stop joking about your lockdown weight gain – it reeks of fatphobia

I’ve been aware about informal conversations and throwaway jokes about being ‘disgusting’ and ‘actually fats now’ (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) I’m counting down the times till 21 June.  The considered... Read more »

Why fatphobia and sizeism play out in the theater

André Jordan was 22 when he booked a touring manufacturing of “Legally Blonde.” The actor, then working a number of part-time jobs and never but signed with an agent,... Read more »