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When I was in college, I decided to try my hand at being one of those too-cool-for-cars biker girls who dons a punk rock sticker-clad helmet and a rolled up right cuff—the phase lasted approximately two weeks. A friend I had a jealousy-crush on had gone out of town for the summer and when she... Read more »
Microaggressions: Because it IS a Big Deal
You know the fury that comes over you when you’re affected by other people’s prejudice? The coldness, shock, or devastation when they put you or your loved ones down over race, sexual orientation, age, gender, size, class or ability? Maybe you felt it when your folks wouldn’t let... Read more »
The Wedding March: Uninvited Guests
On 29 April, the streets around Westminster will be crowded with people eager to get a look at the happy couple and be part of what is being billed as an historic event. The guest list includes celebrities, politicians and six of their former flames, but there’s one group of people who won... Read more »
Bibliobitch: The Uncoupling
Meg Wolitzer’s new novel, The Uncoupling, has an intriguing premise, in a... Read more »
The Awesomeness of Bossypants
I rode on a plane over the weekend, and since I love excuses to buy shiny new hardcover books (and I do not love air travel), I got a copy of Tina Fey’s Bossypants to take along. Note to others who might make a similar decision:... Read more »
Bounce Away: "Sheets or Bar" Ads for Every Stereotype
Let’s talk about Bounce. Specifically, let’s talk about the “Sheets or Bar” campaign, the only ad series I’ve seen lately that can compete with the obnoxiousness of... Read more »
Takin
You know, I was gonna start off with a standard intro, but that was mucking up my flow, so I had to switch it up in order to get unstuck. If you’ve spent some time around these parts, you may remember my original Bitch blogging series, a two-parter called... Read more »
Electro Feminisms: Loleatta Holloway, Disco Diva
The iconic sound of disco is unmistakeably female—the wailing sound of a diva. And there is no better than Loleatta Holloway. Read on for more.
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Adventures in Feministory: Dr. Ruth Westheimer
She’s last been seen giving sex tips to seniors in Massachusetts. On Wednesday, she’s speaking about sex, life, and maybe a little rock ‘n’ roll at Westfield State University. With more than 30 books in tow, oodles of accolades, and millions of fans, Dr. Ruth is still Dr. Ruth... Read more »
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