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November 30, 2009 | Matt W | Feminism
Men Can Be Feminists?
Yes, men can be feminists. Why, you may ask? Well, why the hell not? I've been wanting to write about my experiences as a male feminist for quite some time now. Yes, I am a cisgender male. Yes, it is...
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November 29, 2009 | Morgan W | Feminism, Religion
What's In a Name? Trouble.
Almost all creation myths feature women. Their roles and their natures, be they good, evil, or neutral, vary from myth to myth. However, one theme seems to be consistent through a variety of cultures....
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November 29, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
The SDLC Conference
So this week I'm going to be representing my school at the Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado. Here's a description of the program, in case you're wondering: The Student Dive...
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November 28, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger | Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Marié Digby
Marié Christina Digby (born 1983) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist. Digby, whose mother is Japanese and father is Irish-American, began writing songs in high school in Los ...
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November 25, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger | Religion
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is probably one of my favorite holidays, partially for the food (nom nom nom) but also because it's one of the only holidays that has meaning I can really identify with. Of course, it's o...
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November 24, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger | Education, Feminism, LGBTQIA, Politics
Corduroy Skirts are a Sin
So, it's Thanksgiving break and my brother just came home from college with plenty of stories about the happenings of the Syracuse drama department. I love me some Spring Awakening and Next to Normal,...
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November 23, 2009 | Danielle C | Feminism, LGBTQIA
Harsh Realities
When I read the news every morning, I don't expect to read good things. If I read about a bombing in the Middle East or the murder of a gay teen in Puerto Rico I'm certainly upset about it, but it's s...
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November 22, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger | Media
Lady Gaga is Confused
Lady Gaga, in a recent interview with Fuse about misogyny and homophobia: Lady Gaga on why she's not a feminist: Someone seriously needs to let her know that many of the values she has expressed ...
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November 21, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger | Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Meg & Dia
Meg & Dia is an American band formed in 2004. It was founded by sisters Meg and Dia Frampton, and is now a five-piece act with additional members Nicholas Price, Jonathan Snyder and Carlo Gime...
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November 19, 2009 | Michelle O | Environment, Feminism
Weddings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The occasions that constrain us the most to exhibit normative femininity are occasions of great ceremony and often solemnity e.g. weddings and funerals. –Sandra Lee Bartky Hi there, my name is Mi...
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November 17, 2009 | Kate S | Feminism, Media, Violence against women
(No) Prison for Polanski?
I have never seen the Pianist or Chinatown, but I know that Roman Polanski is a lauded director of ingenuity. But I also know him as a dispicable rapist. He is currently behind bars in Zurich, the de...
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November 17, 2009 | Molly B | Feminism
Yes, But What Kind Of Power
I often hear people say that rape is about power. While I believe this is true I feel as though my understanding and others understanding of this varies. I believe most people hear this and jump to th...
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November 16, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger | Feminism, Health, Media, Politics
Stop Stupak
Usually, when I come down to the kitchen for a snack (also known as an excuse to take a study break) I  can tell what mail my Mom is sorting through by the look on her face. The annoyed-pursed-lips...
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November 15, 2009 | Helen H | Feminism, Gender-based violence, Violence against women
Honor Killings
I told Julie I was meaning to write about this ever since I submitted my first post here, but I've been delaying it. However, my friend Elena just sent me this article from a Jordanian magazine, "Jo"...
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November 14, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger | Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Ida Maria
Like the Norse warrior maiden Freya, 24-year-old Norwegian rocker Ida (eee-da) Maria is a force of nature, a goddess of love, fertility and sexual desire who led the Valkyries into battle, a fearless ...
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