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March 11, 2011 | Annie T | Arts and culture, Feminism, Media
Saturday Vids: "This Is For You"
These three young men were National Youth Poetry Slam finalists. Their willingness to stand up for women is inspiring. ...
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March 11, 2011 | Kate McCormack | Economy
Wisconsin Budget Battle Targets Women and People of Color
It's not the first time budget cutters have manipulated stereotypes to scapegoat groups of women, as freelance writer and Wisconsin native Kate McCormack explains.
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March 10, 2011 | janedoe225 | Feminism, Media, Violence against women
What Is Rape Culture?
There is a married woman and her husband works long nights and doesn’t return until the early morning. When her husband is away, the wife gets dressed up and goes to an island where she has affairs wi...
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March 09, 2011 | Dina L | Arts and culture, Body image and body standards, Feminism, LGBTQIA, Media, Race/Ethnicity
GaGa: The Image of a Pop-Star
I was lucky enough to recently see Lady Gaga in concert–it was fantastic. She was fantastic (her voice is really good), the show was fantastic, and the world that she created onstage was fantastic. If...
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March 08, 2011 | Alec A | Feminism, International, Religion
From the Paris of the Middle East to Bacha Posh
Afghanistan has had a rough time in recent history. The sudden transformation from fashionable escape for the West to war-torn warlord-ruled landscape to complete Taliban control (and now it seems tha...
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March 07, 2011 | LW | Feminism, Girls, Misogyny
Guy Friends and Double Standards
As a girl with several, older male friends I am constantly around sexism. I spend nearly all my free time with them as I don't see them at school. Their favourite name for me is 'woman' and the number...
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March 07, 2011 | Marianne Schnall | Feminism, International, Media
Celebrating International Women's Day: Reflections from Natalie Portman, Maya Angelou
For the centenary of International Women's Day this week, Marianne Schnall samples assessments from a wide range of women on where we stand around the world.
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March 06, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Education, Feminism, Girls, LGBTQIA, Media
Feminist Coming Out Day
An issue that is often raised on the FBomb, both in posts and comments, is the feminist stereotype - an annoying pain in our collective asses. The stereotype that I've most often come across as a teen...
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March 05, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Arts and culture, Feminism, Girls, Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Sick Of Sarah
Sick Of Sarah began in Minneapolis, MN in April 2005 as an all-female band with catchy hooks, unique lyrics and thoughtful, well-crafted music. The band displays talent, passion, and an ever-present s...
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March 04, 2011 | A. | Feminism, Health, Media, Politics
Saturday Vids: Modern Lady Defends Planned Parenthood
Gaaaaaaaaaaaaah. There are really no words for this insane action by our government. But there are words for the always awesome people of Current TV's infomania, as they wittily tackle another social ...
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March 04, 2011 | Dr. Sharon B. Ufberg | Feminism, Girls, International
In Zimbabwe: She Won't Be Stopped
The focus of the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women this year, in annual meetings ending today, is to promote women’s and girls’ access to education, training, science and technology. Here is one woman’s story.
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March 03, 2011 | Rhiannon W | Education, Feminism, Girls, LGBTQIA, Media, Violence against women
On The Subject Of All-Girls Schools
The day started out like any normal Monday. I changed into my blue and you-had-to-pay-for-this-lack-of-flattery concrete gray P.E. uniform, and walked out to join my peers in the Gym. The conversation...
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March 02, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger | Arts and culture, Education, Feminism, Girls, International, Misogyny, Politics
Mary Cassatt: Where Are The Female Artists?
This semester in school I'm taking an Art History class. Full disclosure: I actually did not choose to be in this class, but because of scheduling conflicts was funneled in. In fact, I'm artistically ...
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March 02, 2011 | Alexis Sclamberg | LGBTQIA, Politics
Defense of Marriage Act—Obama Changes His Mind
While the president still is reportedly struggling with the issue of gay marriage personally, the author explores the legal and political ramifications of his decision that DOMA violates the constitution.
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March 01, 2011 | Iman S | Feminism, Girls, Media
Love Cocoon
Recently, whilst speaking to my best friend, I couldn’t help but wonder about the level of seriousness in her relationship. It really made me think about how mature a relationship should be at the age...
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