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July 16, 2011 | Brian C |
Arts and culture,
Media
Support Women Artists Sunday: Angus & Julia Stone
Have you ever perused the music charts and seen someone have tremendous success in another country and wonder why they never made it big here? I just had one of those moments with Angus & Julia St...
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Saturday Vids: An FBomber's Persuasive Speech
Rhiannon W. sent me this video, writing:
My English final was a persuasive speech. I did why you should boycott Abercrombie and their ilk. I used The FBomb as a resource, so I hope you like it!
This...
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July 14, 2011 | Nicole T |
Arts and culture,
Feminism
The Dishwasher's Daydream
The sink-washed dishes clap thunderously as you dry them
against one another, as if attempting to ignite a fire between
two friendly sticks. The result: a broken dish
or another proclamation that “...
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Party Whipped: The Trials of a Teenage Feminist Rocker
I think I’ve always been somewhat of a feminist, even if I didn’t know it.
When I started playing in bands when I was 9, I didn’t have any idea that my gender would be an issue. Music was what I love...
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In Defense of Female Friends
People always ask me if being a teen feminist in high school made it difficult for me socially. I always respond that it didn’t really matter. Sure, I got the annoying comments from guys and girls in ...
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Support Women Artists Sunday: tUnE-yArDs
Experimental Africana beats, electronics, and trumpets? What do these things have in common? They are the playplace of rising indie star tUnE-yArDs
tUnE-yArDs is the music project of New England n...
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Saturday Vids: The Truth About The Economy In 2 Minutes
We all know that the economy is screwed right now. There's no way to exist in this country and be unaware of that fact. But do any of us really understand why? I know I didn't until I watched this vid...
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The Girl Doesn't Like to Compromise
the girl doesn’t like to compromise.
she likes to sip mauy tais while staring at guys and watching movies waddle across the television screen. the girl likes to tell the truth but is more comfortable...
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Pissed Off In A Huge Way
I know I’m a little late to jump on the “pissed-off-that-the-show-Huge-was-cancelled” band wagon, but I assumed it would be coming on this summer and -- big shocker --it’s not. Is it so much to ask th...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Love The Body You've Got (Take It From A Fat Girl)
I recall a time in elementary school when a friend tried to defend me from a few bullies by saying that I "wasn't fat, just big-boned." A few years later, I had a teacher who — probably in an attempt ...
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Weinergate 2011
I feel as though I should provide full disclosure here: I follow Anthony Weiner on Twitter. As a representative from my general area (Queens/LI), I like to hear what he has to say – plus, his hashtags...