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E!'s "Pretty Wild" Looks Wildly Terrible
Has anyone seen any of the promos for the new E! series Pretty Wild? Am I just a grumpy old lady, or does this show seem wildly inappropriate, wildly unnecessary, and wildly shitty?
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The Biotic Woman: A Conversation About Carnism with Melanie Joy (Pt. 2)
A professor and psychologist who works to promote empowering relationships between humans, animals, and the earth, Dr. Melanie Joy recently spoke with me at length about her new book,... Read more »
Reproductive Writes: The Baby-Makers
Barely a week goes by without a new cautionary tale for would-be mothers making newspaper headlines. This last week, there were two.
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Race Card: Maybelline
Makeup giant Maybelline has a newsletter of sorts in which consumers answer a few questions and get tips on choosing products most suitable for their look. An Asian-Canadian blogger who uses the moniker Rasilla was happy enough to answer Maybelline's... Read more »
The Biotic Woman: A Conversation About Carnism with Melanie Joy (Pt. 1)
People often think about vegetarianism or veganism as an ethical framework or intentional life choice, but in her new book, Why We Love... Read more »
So... How 'bout that Tebow ad?
If you are among the record numbers of people who tuned in to yesterday’s Super Bowl, then you had the chance to see the controversial... Read more »
Race Card: Ishmael Reed on
If you've yet to read Ishamel Reed's editorial "Fade to White" in the New York Times about Precious, get to it post-haste! In the piece, Reed makes some excellent points about portrayals of black men in popular culture and... Read more »
The Biotic Woman: Is Temple Grandin an activist?
Claire Danes is starring in a new HBO movie premiering tonight based on the life's work of animal scientist, livestock consultant, inventor, and writer Dr. Temple Grandin. In the past, I've said that Grandin's work might bring people closer to understanding animals as sentient beings, deserving of... Read more »
Audrey Bilger talks gay marriage, gender roles, and Roseanne Barr on the Menage
Audrey Bilger’s article “Wife Support” appeared in the Art/See issue of Bitch and discussed how the word “wife” was evolving with the gay marriage movement. The article caught the eye of Seatte talk show the Menage, who intereviewed Audrey in December 2009. Here’s the full rambunctious... Read more »
Douchebag Decree: Michael Caldwell and Tail of the Tiger
At this point, we probably don’t need a refresher on Tiger Woods and his scandal-making behavior. We’ve all got the 411... Read more »
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