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July 18, 2011 | Kali Villarosa | Sports
Why Soccer Matters
Fifteen year old Kali Villarosa writes about why she's inspired by the players and excited at the attention paid to her favorite sport.
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July 17, 2011 | Alec A | Education, Feminism, Girls, Media
The Biebs Throws An Abstinence-Scented Curveball
Celebrities frequently make a quick buck on the side through endorsements of high-end scents, or even expand their own brand through eponymous perfume lines. Now Justin Bieber, of all people, is tryin...
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July 16, 2011 | Brian C | Arts and culture, Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Angus & Julia Stone
Have you ever perused the music charts and seen someone have tremendous success in another country and wonder why they never made it big here? I just had one of those moments with Angus & Julia St...
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July 15, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Economy, Environment, Feminism, Media
Saturday Vids: An FBomber's Persuasive Speech
Rhiannon W. sent me this video, writing: My English final was a persuasive speech. I did why you should boycott Abercrombie and their ilk. I used The FBomb as a resource, so I hope you like it! This...
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July 14, 2011 | Nicole T | Arts and culture, Feminism
The Dishwasher's Daydream
The sink-washed dishes clap thunderously as you dry them against one another, as if attempting to ignite a fire between two friendly sticks. The result: a broken dish or another proclamation that “...
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July 14, 2011 Politics
Missing Betty Ford
The author, editor of the WMC Exclusives, recalls a moment decades ago that encapsulates the power and purpose of the former First Lady, who died last week at the age of 93.
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July 12, 2011 | Sophie Rae | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
Party Whipped: The Trials of a Teenage Feminist Rocker
I think I’ve always been somewhat of a feminist, even if I didn’t know it. When I started playing in bands when I was 9, I didn’t have any idea that my gender would be an issue. Music was what I love...
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July 11, 2011 | Debbie Hines | Violence against women
The DSK Case: Gender, Race, Class and Politics
Legal commentator Debbie Hines, formerly a prosecutor in cases of rape and sexual assault, calls on District Attorney Cyrus Vance to continue to pursue the case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn despite any difficulties.
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July 10, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Feminism, Girls, Media
In Defense of Female Friends
People always ask me if being a teen feminist in high school made it difficult for me socially. I always respond that it didn’t really matter. Sure, I got the annoying comments from guys and girls in ...
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July 09, 2011 | Brian C | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: tUnE-yArDs
Experimental Africana beats, electronics, and trumpets? What do these things have in common? They are the playplace of rising indie star tUnE-yArDs tUnE-yArDs is the music project of New England n...
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July 08, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Economy, Feminism, Media, Politics
Saturday Vids: The Truth About The Economy In 2 Minutes
We all know that the economy is screwed right now. There's no way to exist in this country and be unaware of that fact. But do any of us really understand why? I know I didn't until I watched this vid...
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July 07, 2011 | Nicole T | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
The Girl Doesn't Like to Compromise
the girl doesn’t like to compromise. she likes to sip mauy tais while staring at guys and watching movies waddle across the television screen. the girl likes to tell the truth but is more comfortable...
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July 06, 2011 | Ceirra A | Body image and body standards, Feminism, Media
Pissed Off In A Huge Way
I know I’m a little late to jump on the “pissed-off-that-the-show-Huge-was-cancelled” band wagon, but I assumed it would be coming on this summer and -- big shocker --it’s not. Is it so much to ask th...
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July 06, 2011 | Ellen Bravo |
Paid Sick Days in Connecticut—It’s About Time!
Governor Dan Malloy announced Tuesday that he had signed legislation providing Connecticut employees with paid sick leave. Activist and author Ellen Bravo and State Senator Edith Prague explain why this is a landmark moment for women and their families.
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July 05, 2011 | Sabina S | Feminism
Blast From The Past
I was at my friend’s house working on a project for school. It was getting late so her mum made us dinner. At the table, my friend’s dad was ordering her mum around and asking for things to be brought...
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