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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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July 04, 2011 | Becka W | Arts and culture, Body image and body standards, Feminism, Media, Misogyny
The Enigma of the Bra
Fashion is pain, and pain is beauty. Right? I complimented a friend on a new sundress recently, and she thanked me and then showed me her clever solution to the dress’ lacy strap area – she put a sca...
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July 03, 2011 | May K | Education, Feminism, Science and tech
Defying the Stereotype
Me: Make me a sandwich? That was my Facebook status recently, and it led to a whole debate. People were saying that I should be in the kitchen, making food (should've expected that one) and I respond...
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July 02, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Arts and culture, Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: The Women of The Voice
I've been watching the Voice, and was thrilled with the Final winner (SPOILER ALERT: it was the awesome Javier Colon). But the three female finalists were also incredible - I hope all of them get ...
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July 01, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
Saturday Vids: Women's Media Center at Sundance
I love the Women's Media Center. If you've never heard of them, you should probably check them out immediately because they're doing some really wonderful work making women more visible and powerful i...
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June 30, 2011 | Talia | Arts and culture, Feminism
He Promised Her A Rose Garden
It was 1976. Peak of the women’s lib movement. New York, New York. Peak of the peak. She was going for a PhD in psych. She could, thanks to Betty Friedan. “After you finish your PhD,” he told he...
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June 29, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Arts and culture, Body image and body standards, Media
Jordin Sparks: 30 Lbs Down
Every week, my Grandma brings over her copy of People magazine for my Mom and I to peruse. It’s a guilty pleasure that I actively try to avoid, but every once in a while I’ll flip through the rag just...
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June 28, 2011 | Jenae S | Education, Feminism, Girls, Media, Science and tech
Feminist Dilemma: An Addiction To It Girl
I’m a feminist and as such I try to make conscious decisions in my daily life that uphold feminist ideals. But then came It Girl. It Girl is a facebook game centered around fashion, partying, and da...
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June 28, 2011 | Marcia G. Yerman | International
Yanar Mohammed—Iraqi Women's Vigilant Champion
The democratic spirit of the Arab Spring uprisings is alive and well in the determination of women protesters in Iraq, who are seeing their rights slip away under the current administration.
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June 27, 2011 | Bre K | Body image and body standards, Economy, Feminism, Media, Misogyny, Violence against women
When Parents Are Wrong
Lately I’ve been getting into fights with my parents. Well, one main fight. They want me to find a job. The argument part started when my hair turned out three different colors by mistake this year a...
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June 26, 2011 | Angela G | Feminism, Health, Media, Politics
New Jersey: Women's Health #Fail
Three months ago, the country was on fire for women’s health. Remember that rally for women’s health in Foley Square where thousands turned out to hear Congressman Anthony Weiner, Kathleen Hanna, Jasm...
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June 25, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Gossip
Danielle B's post earlier this week reminded me how awesome Beth Ditto and Gossip are. Enjoy! Gossip (formerly The Gossip) is a three-piece American indie rock band formed in 1999. The band consi...
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June 24, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Feminism, Media
Saturday Vids: Beyonce - Run the World (LIES)
I'm sure Beyonce had good intentions with her recent single "Run The World." But unfortunately she didn't exactly think that "girl power" sentiment through. Samhita from Feministing wrote a particular...
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June 23, 2011 | Halee K | Arts and culture, Body image and body standards, Feminism
Feeling Beautiful
I can shoot lightning bolts from my fingertips Poetry spouts like jewel-encrusted bullets From my chapped lips Soul shining like a beacon Behind my eyes Creating tiny worlds With each sleepy sig...
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June 22, 2011 | Brian C | Feminism, Health, Media, Politics
An Old Boy's Club
Ask a random Congress person about how Congress runs and odds are their response would sound a little something like, “It operates pretty much like an old boy’s club, please excuse me, I need hard can...
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