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Rita Levi Montalcini: this is how it's done
I don't know how I've never heard about Rita Levi Montalcini. I seriously wish she were my grandma or at least a great aunt.
Rita, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist for discovering mechanisms that reg...
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April 19, 2009 | Hannah S |
Gender-based violence,
Media
Don't Be a Band Creeper
It seems that people these days don't have lives. Its too bad really. I've become increasingly aware of this fact because lately i've realized that the obsession rate with some musicians and bands i...
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April 15, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Feminism,
Gender-based violence,
International,
Violence against women
The 50 Million Missing Campaign
For a few years now, I’ve been tracking the practice of female feticide in rural India. I’ve always been incredibly interested in Indian culture- I even speak a little bit of Hindi (not well) and foll...
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Rihanna and Chris Brown
Let’s talk about dating violence!
No, seriously. I don’t think I have to recap the Rihanna / Chris Brown debacle but just in case, here’s what allegedly happened in 15 seconds or less: There was a tx...
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April 12, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Happy Easter
So many holidays this week...and yet I didn't get any days off of school. Lovely. Anyway I hope everyone pigs out on candy today. Yes, the only way I can qualify most every holiday is by food. =)
I ...
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April 09, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Feminism
Happy Passover
In honor of the Jew Crew I give you the Hebrew Mamita....
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April 07, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
for when you're supposed to be doing homework
So I love blogs. Obviously.
I've got the old standbys- Feministing and Jezebel for my feminist desires, Huffington Post for my relevant and serious needs, and Stuff White People Like and Diablo Cody ...
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April 07, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
Miley Cyrus is glamourous!
I don't want to be a hater. I also don't want to give off the impression that I specifically hate Miley Cyrus, because in reality I don't hate Miley Cyrus. I don't know Miley, and besides her proclivi...
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March 16, 2009 | Hannah S |
Arts and culture,
Media
Hannah Montana Sucks
It really bothers me that a couple of years ago I would have bought a ticket to see a show like the Jonas Brothers or Hannah Montana or whatever that girl goes by now. Not only is she completely self-...
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March 10, 2009 | Shaniqua C |
Arts and culture
To Fall in Love with India
My gift cannot be seen or sung, but can be heard. I am a writer, but also I consider myself a performing artist because I perform my poems in front of my cohorts in school and other poets and artists ...
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March 05, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem: The Iconic Feminist Speaks to our Generation
Who is Gloria Steinem?
Any given teenage girl can rattle off the most intimate details about random T.V. starlets, but so many of us are unaware of a woman who has had so much impact on our lives jus...
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March 04, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Feminism
How Far We’ve Come- Politics
The actual list of women in global politics is longer, but here are some highlights:
1920- That's the year we (American women) got to vote. 89 years ago.
1966- India - Indira Gandhi is the first Pri...
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March 04, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Feminism
How Far We’ve Come- Politics
The actual list of women in global politics is longer, but here are some highlights:
1920- That's the year we (American women) got to vote. 89 years ago.
1966- India - Indira Gandhi is the first Pri...
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February 28, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
Men Who Roam Times Square are Winners...
Feminists are lesbians! We can vote, why don't we just shut up?
And my personal favorite quote: "They got their amendment passed in 1920 why are they still bitching about equal rights?"
Um, becau...
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February 27, 2009 | Zuleika L |
Feminism
Some thoughts about feminism
What's up? My name is Zuleika Lewis and I am a young woman who is 18 years old. I live in Concord, CA and I am a senior in High School. I was raised in Venezuela [South America] until I was almost 15 ...
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February 27, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Submissions
Have something to say?
This is your chance to share what you’re thinking. We accept almost anything:
- pop culture observations
- feminist musings
- creative writing (short stories, poems)
- artwork...
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February 27, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Contact
The FBomb: Questions related to the FBomb can be sent to: fbombsubmissions@gmail.com
Julie Zeilinger: Queries, comments and bad jokes to be sent to: juliez@thefbomb.org...
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February 27, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Press
Reviews/Interviews
Newsweek / The Daily Beast
Championing Teenage Feminism One Blog Post At A Time
150 Women Who Shake the World
Teen Vogue
Glamour Magazine
More Magazine
Women's Day
The Times ...
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February 27, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
This Is What a Feminist Looks Like…
Look guys Juno's mom!!! And I think I counted, like, half the cast of Ugly Betty. And they look normal...even...pretty (WHAT A CONCEPT!!!)...
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February 27, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
This Is What a Feminist Looks Like…
Look guys Juno's mom!!! And I think I counted, like, half the cast of Ugly Betty. And they look normal...even...pretty (WHAT A CONCEPT!!!)...
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February 27, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
Media
Chuck Norris
Urban Dictionary Says:
"Chuck Norris uses Tabasco Sauce for eye drops. Chuck Norris can sneeze with his eyes open. Chuck Norris got a perfect score on his SATs simply by writing Chuck Norris for...
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February 27, 2009 | Julie Zeilinger |
The Real Deal Blog
A while back I wrote an article about our generation and leadership and politics.
Fascinating stuff.
http://www.ncrw.org/ncrwbigfive/turning-from-fear-to-hope-in-politics-and-leadership
What do you...