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June 17, 2009 | Karin Lippert |
Health
The OHIP Card—the Benefits are Priceless
Don’t be misled by the rhetoric of opponents of single-payer health care, says the author, who has experienced the insurance systems on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. She has a decided prefer...
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June 16, 2009 | Dylan F |
Media
American Hypersensitivity
To avoid any possibility of beginning this article with a rhetorical question-which, if committed, would be tantamount to stylistic self-immolation-I offer the following statement: this sentence is no...
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Finally, the Magical World of Disney Is About to Include an African American Princess
Granted, it’s a fairy tale—the furthest thing from reality. But a wide audience of little girls is likely to take Tiana, the new Disney character, to heart. The author asks how likely is it that the mainstream company can produce an effective role model for them.
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Support Women Artists Sunday
Alright, I'm ready to start a weekly series. Every Sunday (unless I forget and it's a different day...which will happen) I'm going to feature an up and coming new female artist that we should all supp...
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Games for Girls
Why hasn’t anyone made any computer games for girls?
*the vid really picks up around the 7 minute mark- but up till then is still good exposition
I’ll be honest, I don’t actually know that much a...
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June 11, 2009 | Reverend Debra Haffner |
“Common Ground” Is Reducing the Need for Abortion
On Sunday, May 31, Dr. George Tiller was assassinated in his church. In the escalation of words and the threats of violence that followed, the President’s counsel seems both inadequate and naïve.
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Rebecca Rubin: The First Jewish Doll
Remember American Girl Dolls? It used to be a huge thing to have one of those dolls. Every one had its own little story. Dolls with identities. There was Samantha, who was from the Victorian era, and ...
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Addressing the Muslim World, President Obama Reached Well Beyond the Arab Dignitaries
The author wonders if his pre-speech visit to a kingdom where women are oppressed weakens his appeal on behalf of women’s rights.
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A Theatre Season To Savor
As Broadway celebrates with the Tony Awards Sunday night, the nominations recognize some, but hardly all, of women’s great successes in theatre during the last year. The author analyzes why an industry that is bucking the economic downturn continues to shortchange productions by and about women.
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June 04, 2009 | Sarah Seltzer |
Media
Scarborough Country: Where Anti-Choice Extremism Is Swept Under the Rug
The murder of Dr. George Tiller has been the top news story of the week. But as some have noted, the tragedy has gotten scant notice from one MSNBC personality. The author sees the omission as part of a broader sexist pattern.
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June 03, 2009 | Alida Brill |
Media
On Dr. Tiller’s Death
When right-wing commentators and talk-show guests characterize such good and compassionate men as criminals and worse, can we be surprised at the outcome? The author argues that, to honor George Tiller, we must insist on a public debate that reflects reality and the rule of law.
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee--a Rebel Inside the House
Now in her sixth full term in the House of Representatives, the congresswoman holds to her radical roots, explaining in her new book just how mainstream those revolutionary programs have become. Currently chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, she spoke to author Emily Wilson of her need to define herself.
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Target Women: Laundry
"Laundry makes you feel like a cute a little bear is putting you in a tub of fuzzy"
I love Sarah Haskins with an intense passion....
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Facts of Looove
So normally I don't pay any attention to articles promoted by e-mail services. Especially articles listed under "AOL Personals." But my friend just showed me this article entitled "25 Fascinating Lo...
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May 29, 2009 | Erica González Martínez |
Politics
Fearless Judge, Fearful Conservatives
The nation has barely had a chance to meet the new nominee for the Supreme Court, but some are all too ready to resent a woman of such fortitude. The author argues that sexism is evident in the agenda of many of Judge Sotomayor’s opponents.
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Upsides of Technology
I don’t think it’s fair that teenagers are basically being condemned for our frequent (okay…obsessive, addictive) use of technology. Yeah, I don’t think it’s healthy to send thousands of text messages...
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The Art of Handling Public Affairs: Gloria Allred and Tina Brown on Elizabeth Edwards
I think it’s so easy for feminists to view a relationship in which a man cheats on a woman and say, “Girl, dump his ass.” It’s situations like these that the phrase “easier said than done,” was made...
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May 25, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Feminism
Female Soldier that Killed Herself to Avoid Torture
Greg Mitchell recently wrote about Alyssa Peterson, a US soldier who killed herself in Iraq because she refused to take part in interrogations, a broad term that undoubtedly included torture.
Peterso...
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The Death of Abeer in Iraq: One Former Soldier Is Sentenced—What of Those in Command?
A civilian jury has deliberated long hours over the fate of a former Army private in the March 12, 2006 assault and murder of Abeer al-Janabi and her family. His guilt has been determined in federal court. The author argues that it is up to us as citizens to prevent future crimes and protect our soldiers. This is the second of a two-part report on the Paducah, Kentucky trial.
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Urbindex
Go check out Urbindex- he's a great musician and also a great guy (I've known him forever).
Here's one of his songs: sweet dreams.
He's on iTunes too- just search Urbindex....
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The Death of Abeer in Iraq—What We Know Now
Four U.S. soldiers have been tried and convicted in military court for the March 12, 2006 assault and murder of Abeer al-Janabi and her family. Now, in the federal court trial of the last man accused, former Pvt. 1st Class Steven Green, information has surfaced that explains more fully what happened that day. This is the first of a two-part report on the Paducah, Kentucky trial.
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As Secretary of State, Clinton Can Exercise a Range of Roles
In her current job, Hillary Clinton has found the freedom to express herself in various modes that work for her and for the Obama Administration. She is winning the appreciation of the public and of political and media observers.
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The MileyDisney Generation
Okay, take a deep breath. This post is not about my feelings for Miley Cyrus. I will comment on neither her talent nor her personal life. What I'm going to comment on is the generation that worships...
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REAL Deal Blog Guest Blog: My Thoughts On Women, Leadership and Politics
Back in December, I guest-blogged on the National Council for Research on Women's blog The Real Deal
The prompt was: What are your thoughts, as a young woman leader, on women, leadership and politi...
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May 17, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
Random Urban Dictionary: Star Trek
In honor of the new completely badass Star Trek movie, let's explore what the masses at Urban Dictionary think. Apparently Star Trek is the pacifist, superior version of Star Wars that everyone's sick...
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