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B-Sides: F**k yeah FOC FEST!

by Kjerstin Johnson
May 17, 2011 at 1:48pm

<img src=”http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/5730896577_751f2de0c5_m.jpg” alt=”A blurry picture of a 3 piece band. They play beneath christmas lights and a banner reading FOC FEST” align=”left” hspace=10”>I spent my weekend hanging out at FOC (Females of Color) FEST, a new Portland-based festival celebrating musicians of color from the West Coast. Two nights of bands in an empty bike...

Electro Feminisms: Robyn, Torch Singer

by Emily McAvan
May 17, 2011 at 12:59pm

One of the most interesting ways to view Swedish singer Robyn is as a kind of electro torch singer. On some of her best songs, Robyn is, as the Alcazar song goes, crying at the discotheque.

Read on for more.

The Long Goodbye: Oprah's Final Weigh-in on Weight

by Jennifer Tress
May 16, 2011 at 11:56am

I expected at least one voice representing fat acceptance to be present during this final OWS episode on weight. But it wasn’t. Which makes the whole freaking public journey seem for naught.

Revenge of the Feminerd: What PC Games Teach Girls

by Jarrah E Hodge
May 16, 2011 at 11:17am

The media pays a lot of attention to violence in kids’ video games, but not so much the negative messages around gender stereotypes in games for tween girls. In an article in WIRED magazine, Tracey John argues that games that encourage girls to be pretty and liked above all else could be just as damaging as games like Grand Theft Auto.

 

Adventures in Feministory: Sappho

by Deb Jannerson
May 16, 2011 at 10:51am

Even in the male-dominated world of classic literature, Sappho has long been considered one of the greatest lyric poets of all time. The scholars of Hellenistic Alexandria named her (in the company of eight men) as one of the nine melic, or musical, poets worth studying, and in a loaded compliment, Plato famously dubbed her “the tenth muse.” She served as the inspiration for countless...

Takin

by Mandy Van Deven
May 16, 2011 at 9:49am

Filmmaker and educator Nuala Cabral entered into anti-street harassment activism in 2009 with her short film Walking Home. Her aim is to use her artistic talents “as a tool to build understanding, share silenced voices and provoke social change.” I spoke with her about what she’s been up to during the last two years and what her plans are in Philly this summer.

On Our Radar

by Deb Jannerson
May 13, 2011 at 1:07pm

Time for a blog roundup!

  • Former Bitch intern Katie Presley reviews Anuradha Roy’s novel, An Atlas of Impossible Longing, on the Ms. blog.
  • Bitch contributor Chally writes on representing representations of feminism, saying, “when feminism becomes about defending the identity rather than doing the work, that’s when we have a big problem.”...

BitchTapes: Forgotten Fem Gems

by Deb Jannerson
May 13, 2011 at 12:34pm

Ever wonder how singles are chosen? All of these female or female-led artists have found success… but not, strangely, with these songs. This week on BitchTapes, listen to the hits that should have been.

Track list and space for your own faves after the jump!

Grand Rounds: Dissecting Grey's Anatomy: I Will Survive

by Greys Bloggers
May 13, 2011 at 12:05pm

This week, Grey’s Anatomy wound viewers up for the season finale with some last minute character shuffling, a few big revelations, and a surprisingly slow and even sleepy penultimate episode. Is Shonda’s promise of a mellow finale with no fireworks and more character development true, or is she setting us up for a shocker?Find out what the Grand Rounds crew thinks after...

A Conversation with Megan McCafferty

by Deb Jannerson
May 13, 2011 at 11:27am

I was lucky enough to speak with beloved author Megan McCafferty this week about her new book Bumped (and more)! Check out the audio and transcript below.

Transcript (.doc)

More about Bumped—and a chance to win your very own signed copy—after the jump!

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