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Adventures in Feministory: Pauline Kael
“I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.”
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Lady Business: The False Conflict of Work, Feminism, and Motherhood
Feminists at work, whether they are mothers or not, have yet to reconcile several conflicts related to class, race, and culture. Most conversations about women in the workplace fall along two lines: they are single and ruthless, or they are coupled and supported outside of corporate work by a... Read more »
Avenging Women: The Goddess Trope
As the loud and obnoxious daughter of an extremely religious Hindu family, I grew up very fascinated with Ma Kali. Considering the fact that her anger defines her and that she is worshipped for her powers of destruction made me feel... Read more »
Fertile Ground: Ecofeminism Needs Fighters
So what is an eco-minded feminist to do amidst this world of depressing destruction? All I can advise is this: Get out there. Educate yourself. Do something and know you did that something.
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"Leave Michelle Obama Alone With Your Random-Ass Opinions"
Jay Smooth and his cat, telling it like it is.
Jay Smooth (who has been posting two videos a week lately—hooray!) has a new PSA up today on why the media should stop freaking out over Michelle Obama’s love of Beyoncé.
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A Lady Business Guide to Social Media
In a room full of powerful women in communications, a former politician essentially bragged about not using Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. In 2012. To each her own, but seriously? It’s too late in the game for all that. Don’t be that lady. There are billions of dollars floating around... Read more »
Douchebag Decree: Mario Batali Thinks "Skinny Actresses" Should Shut Up About His Food
Enter Mario Batali, the Crocs-wearing beponytailed celebrity chef best known for his shows on the Food Network and that time he drove around Spain with Gwyneth Paltrow. Recently... Read more »
Fertile Ground: John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist's Farmstead Chef
Lisa Kirvirist and John Ivanko’s new cookbook, Farmstead Chef, is a great eco-activist resource that could easily be placed next to the novel you’re reading on your nightstand. Not only is it plump with yummy, mostly vegetarian and low-on-the-food-chain recipes, but it also has... Read more »
Lady Business: The Myth of Free Work
My friend and colleague Omar Gallaga’s 2010 essay on the costs of presenting to people for free has stayed with me for a little while. The same is true for Courtney Martin’s column about misconceptions... Read more »
End of Gender: The End of the End
From he-waxing to “gender-reveal” parties, we’ve covered a lot of ground in the past two months. Despite the ever-growing “hip factor” of gender neutrality, there’s evidence of a powerful backlash. But alongside the media missteps and the horrors of transphobia, we’ve seen some... Read more »
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