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Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Porn Addiction Flick "Don Jon" Challenges Gender Roles

Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars in his directorial debut, Don Jon, which centers on the life of a “porn addict” Jersey guido named Jon Martello.Though plenty of people will likely flock to a film that centers on two sexy stars and a porn addiction... Read more »

The Best Conference You've Never Heard of: Empowering Women of Color Conference

I don’t exactly remember  how I discovered the Empowering Women of Color Conference (EWOCC) in Berkeley, California but I first attended the event last year. Far from the stuffy conference rooms of a fancy-dancy hotel, EWOCC is a... Read more »

Why North Dakota's Abortion Ban is a Win for Right-Wingers—Even if they Lose

  The North Dakota legislature approved a “personhood” measure for the ballot last week—if the governor signs off on the measure, voters will decide in 2014... Read more »

How is the Mary Tyler Moore Cast Still So Damn Popular?

Though most women of a certain age in Hollywood can’t catch a break, the women who starred on The Mary Tyler Moore Showhave proven exceptional even as they age. The news just came out that the ... Read more »

On Our Radar: Today's Feminist News Roundup

Good morning! Here’s all the feminist news you need to kick off your week.  • In India, an advertising company working for Ford drew up ads depicting sexy women tied up in the trunks of cars. The ads never ran and... Read more »

BitchTapes: SXSW 2013

Weren't in Austin for SXSW this year? We've got you covered. This week's BitchTapes is an epic 20-track playlist of some of the best female-fronted bands we came across in our marathon week of coverage from Hill Country, Texas. Track... Read more »

New Film "Some Girl(s)" Focuses on the Self-Obsessed Nice Guy

Some Girl(s) is a movie about a “nice guy” who has trouble seeing beyond himself. Though the film revolves around the desires of the central guy, named Man (played by Adam Brody), the moments of... Read more »

On Our Radar: Today's Feminist News Roundup

The barista just asked what my plans for the weekend are. “Make it through today,” I replied. It’s been a tough week, and today’s news isn’t any better. Check out what’s going on around the internet:  • Women belong at tech conferences. Technology consultant... Read more »

How I Learned About Feminism From American Girl's Felicity

The American Girl company leaves many feeling torn between its promotion of pricey consumerism and the dolls’ celebration of history and... Read more »

Film "Girl Rising" Has Good Intentions—But Ends up as Cinematic Chivalry

The LA Times called it illuminating. The ... Read more »

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