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Reproductive Writes: The Science of Gender and Sex
Lewis & Clark College in Bitch magazine's hometown of Portland, Oregon is hosting a Gender Studies Symposium this week under the title The Science Of Gender And Sex, from March 10 to 12.
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The Biotic Woman: Breast Milk is the Best Milk?
New York City chef Daniel Angerer has caused a bit of a stir this week—anger, if you will, ha!—after posting a recipe for "mommy's milk" cheese on his blog last month. You might think as a vegan,... Read more »
It's Womens' History Month and the Smithsonian is celebrating!
This morning, the Smithsonian Photography Initiative—incidentally, big fans of Bitch—got in touch to let me know that they will be adding to their collection of Women in... Read more »
Raising Trouble
Sex differences are a source of ribald glee around our house. It's gender that's perplexing.
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Adventures in Feministory: Diane Keaton
In honor of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards and Kathryn “I don’t want to talk about gender” Bigelow’s historic Oscar win AND the 99th Anniversary of the first International Women’s Day Conference, I thought it would be appropriate to highlight some Hollywood feminism that seems to... Read more »
The Biotic Woman: My Enviro-Oscars Roundup
Even before I did my stint in a graduate film program, I was a pretty big fan of the Academy Awards. Though I've gotten increasingly less glamorous in my old age, I still enjoy the consistency of the red carpet style. But in terms of the environmental effects of the Academy Awards, I can only shake... Read more »
On the Map: Creatively Fighting Racism
Favianna Rodriguez’s work bridges the gap between social justice movements and the marginalized individuals with which community organizers work. “I use art to transform global politics,” she says.
Artwork by Favianna Rodriguez
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Reproductive Writes: Breaking The Bond
ABC News has uncovered an as-yet-unreleased report from the California Department of Health that shows that the number of maternal deaths in the US has tripled in the last decade.
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Sapphic Salon: 5 New Books by Queer Women You Should Read Now
In a time when Sarah Palin's memoir is a best seller, it can be hard to locate books by out women at major bookstores. But even if you have to use the internet or (even better) support your local feminist/queer shop, there are quality books being published that are way more worth... Read more »
The Biotic Woman: Legal Representation for Animals in Switzerland
Switzerland has been inciting all sorts of ire and indignation these last few months with their xenophobic c ban on minarets. This Sunday, they're likely going to cross a few more potential allies with their... Read more »
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