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BitchTapes: LA Woman
I grew up on punk and alternative music and given that my introduction to feminism came from Riot Grrrl, I was strongly attracted to woman-fronted bands and so many great bands came out of Los Angeles, including X. It wasn... Read more »
On Our Radar: Feminist News Roundup
Here’s the news on our radar today…
• School officials at Wisconsin’s Fond de Lac High School cracked down on the student newspaper after they published an... Read more »
My 17 Favorite Female-Fronted Bands From the First Frantic Days of SXSW
I’ve been running all over Austin this week, trying to cram in as many SXSW shows into my days and nights as humanly possible. I’ve done a pretty decent job, hitting up 17 shows in two days. Here we go!
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On Our Radar: Feminist News Roundup
Here’s all the news on our radar today:
• No need to ask Congress for approval to raise wages: President Obama may be able to give 10 million workers a raise himself... Read more »
Chilean Film "Gloria" Revels in the Sexiness and Elegance of its Older Star
My guess is that a great number of people will see Gloria for the sex scenes. And, actually, I think that’s a valid reason for seeing it. But my hope is that you’ll stay for more—to appreciate a truly... Read more »
The Cost of Kale: How Foodie Trends Can Hurt Low-Income Families
Last month, I sounded off about the new Whole Foods campaign rebranding collard greens as the next big superfood. Their efforts have resulted in public backlash over cultural appropriation and... Read more »
On Our Radar: Feminist News Roundup
Here’s all the news on our radar today:
• Women made up just 15 percent of protagonists and 30 percent of speaking characters in the top-grossing films of 2013—that’s pretty much no change from 10 years... Read more »
New Documentary "Ukraine is Not a Brothel" Reveals Femen's Core Problems
There’s a big revelation in Ukraine is Not a Brothel, a new documentary about feminist protest group Femen: the group, which is known worldwide for its strategy of topless protests, was actually founded by a man.... Read more »
Don't Be a Dick: How Comics Can Alienate Women and Trans Folks
Today’s new Ladydrawers’ strip, drawn by non-binary Chicago-based queer art maker Rachel Swanson, is the third in our Don’t Be A Dick series of ... Read more »
On Our Radar: Feminist News Round-Up
Here’s what’s on our radar!
• Didn’t we just post about an Army lieutenant in charge of sexual-assault prevention found guilty of sexual assault?... Read more »
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