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Bad Mouths: The Long History of Sanitizing Women’s Language

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by Rachel Klein
July 15, 2019 at 2:12pm
Many of us think of washing someone’s mouth out with soap as an outdated punishment for ill-tempered children, but for a long time it was also commonplace as a corrective for women.
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Culinary Poet: For Chef Miranti, Unapologetic Feasting Is a Gift and a Goal

by Emily Linstrom
June 27, 2019 at 11:11am
“Our biggest issue in America is the fact that people have a very toxic relationship with food.” Read more »
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Check Yourself Before You Wreck Someplace Else: A Guide to Responsible Summer Travel

by Bani Amor
June 21, 2019 at 12:03pm
Too often, tourists engage in gross practices and act a mess. Here’s what to avoid. Read more »
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Ready for Takeoff: Mapping the Black Travel Renaissance

by Veronica Hilbring
June 21, 2019 at 11:55am
Black travel groups are making travel more accessible and affordable. Read more »
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Mastering Life: How BDSM Is Teaching Women to Become More Assertive

by Margaret Andersen
June 12, 2019 at 12:32pm
The negotiation skills that you learn through BDSM will carry over into your everyday because relationships, whether romantic or professional, always require communication to be successful. Read more »

Popaganda: Raising Feminist Kids

by Sarah Mirk
June 6, 2019 at 11:55am
This episode features guidance on talking to kids about all kinds of complicated issues. Writer and photographer Margaret Jacobsen explains how they speak frankly with their kids about pretty much everything, including their open... Read more »
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Canfei to Canji: The Freedom of Being Loud

by Sandy Ho
May 13, 2019 at 10:09am
The erasure of disabled people is one of the most common international crimes against humanity. Read more »

Popaganda: Queering Family Values

by Sarah Mirk
May 9, 2019 at 10:13am
“Family values” has been co-opted by right-wing folks. But what the hell! Feminists have strong values, and we have strong families, too. On today’s episode, we’re queering family values. For a lot of queer folks, the traditional concept of family is wrought with complicated feelings—a lot of blood... Read more »
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Parent Trap: Why Mother’s and Father’s Day Still Aren’t Playing Their Cards Right

by E.L. Fricke
May 8, 2019 at 9:00am
Mother’s and Father’s Day continue to do the cultural work of reinforcing popular notions of gendered parenting. Read more »
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Bumped Off: What Will It Take to Destigmatize Teen Motherhood?

by Natasha Vianna
May 7, 2019 at 9:00am
Young moms from less privileged backgrounds, as well as teen moms of color like me, are still waiting for positive reflections of ourselves on TV. Read more »
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Mothers of Contention: For Female Authors, Parenthood and Legitimacy Are Still Linked

by Abby Minor
May 6, 2019 at 9:00am
There’s a distinction between asking someone to understand that your experience is different from hers and asking her to accept that your experience is better. Read more »

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