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What a Feminist Looks Like
Marissa Mayer, newly-appointed Yahoo CEO, has said that she does not consider herself a feminist: I don’t think that I would consider myself a feminist. I think that I certainly believe in equal...
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What a Feminist Looks Like (Cont’d)
A couple of weeks ago I weighed in on the question of why so many women who accept the precepts of feminism are uncomfortable identifying with the term. Consistent with my strict “Do you, Boo”...
View Article“We sigh at the same volume” A Father Responds to Romney
John Cook writes for Gawker: Now, I happen to know something about the fastest route to the local emergency room. I was there just last weekend, at 2 o’clock on Sunday morning, with my...
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Being
Autumn Whitefield-Madrano takes issue with the “therapeutic narrative” of body image: You know the narrative I’m talking about: prepubescent girl with well-adjusted bodily esteem meets world; world...
View ArticleMakin Em Laugh (cont’d)
Earlier tonight, Louis CK sent out an email promoting a recording of a set done by his friend, comedian Tig Notaro (side note: did I get excited about seeing Louis CK’s name in my inbox, like he’s my...
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Punishments for Wayward Girls
This piece was originally posted on Feministing a couple of years ago as calls to defund Planned Parenthood were first reaching a fever pitch. I’m reposting a (slightly) updated version now as...
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The Thrill of the Gaze
Over at Feminist Current, Aphrodite Kocieda responds to feminist celebration of the rediscovery of Hilda, a plus-sized pinup girl created by artist Duane Bryers. While Hilda’s voluptuous frame is...
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Beyonce’s Sexless Time Cover
After hearing so much hype about Beyonce’s Time cover, I have to say I was a little disappointed when I finally saw it. I was expecting something out of a peep show, but, swimsuit notwithstanding,...
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