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A Eulogy for "Flight of the Conchords" -- The Best Porn on TV

Frankie Thomas | Posted 04.20.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Pornography, Bret McKenzie, Feminism, Sexuality, Hbo, Jemaine Clement, Flight of the Conchords, Entertainment News
Frankie Thomas

The question remains: why do they make us laugh? And why is it so hot when they do? This is why: there is a sexual undercurrent to the comedy of Flight of the Conchords. It is largely unremarked upon.

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The Vagina Monologues Comes to Beijing

Julian Baird Gewirtz | Posted 04.17.2009 | World

Read More: Chinese Women, China, Chinese Youth, Feminism, Sexuality, Beijing, The Vagina Monologues, Chinese Young People, Foreign Affairs, Advocacy, World News
Julian Baird Gewirtz

The Vagina Monologues' appearance here captures a crucial moment of change in the way young Chinese women are thinking about their sexuality and their status.

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Rush: Still Shovel-Ready After All These Years!

Randall Amster | Posted 04.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Shovel-Ready, Rush Limbaugh, Humor, Limbaugh, Economy, Sexual Orientation, Drugs, Media, Gay, Rush Limbaugh Kennedy, Race, Feminism, Gender, HIV/AIDS, Limbaugh Obama Fails, Martin Luther King, Slavery, Sexism, Oil, Environment, Homeless, Rush Limbaugh Obama, Racism, Love, Humor and Satire, Politics News
Randall Amster

Seriously, you've got to love Rush Limbaugh. Here's just a very brief sampling of Rush's grossest hits.

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Michelle Obama: A Voice For Women In The White House

news.yahoo.com | Virginie Montet | Posted 04.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Women's Issues, Feminism, Michelle Obama, Michelle Obama Women, Living News

If one woman symbolizes International Women's Day for Americans, and black American women in particular, it's Michelle Obama, the successful career-wo...

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Cristina vs. Hillary: International Women's Day in Argentina

Odile Weissenborn | Posted 04.09.2009 | World

Read More: Abortion, Cristina Kirchner, Abortion Rights, Argentina, Feminists, Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner, Hillary Clinton, Nestor Kirchner, Dora Barrancos, Buenos Aires, Graciela Ocana, Feminism, World News
Odile Weissenborn

Despite the Argentine government's effort to make International Women's Day a public holiday, and despite its female president, Argentina isn't recognized for its prominent women.

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My Brunch with Barbie

Nina Hartley | Posted 04.06.2009 | Style

Read More: Pornography, Barbie, Barbie Turns 50, Feminist, Nina-Hartley, Nina Hartley, Barbie's Birthday, Feminism, Style News
Nina Hartley

Who could have known we would both end up as Rorschach tests for changing notions of femininity, alternately blamed for everything from anorexia to promiscuity and hailed as icons of sexual liberation.

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Feminism Online

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 03.16.2009 | Media

Read More: Women's Advocacy, Blogosphere, Aauw, Shireen Mitchell, Women's Issues, Bloggers, Culturekitchen, Bush Era, Pop Culture, Now, Womanist, Human Infrastructure, Feminism, Women and Body Image, Carolyn Maloney, Web 2.0, Technorati, Linkfluence, Stimulus Package, Women and Hollywood, Women's Health, New Media, Feminist Majority, Progressive Community, Technology, National Women's History Museum, Momsrising, Fem2.0, Blogher, Feministe, Racialicious, Media News
Marcia G. Yerman

To me, the key to the Fem2.0 conference on February 2 was to mashup, interact, and expand the dialogue.

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Equal Stimulation: Why the Stimulus May Be Our Chance to Break into Non-Traditional Roles

Smita Satiani | Posted 03.16.2009 | Politics

Read More: Women, Economic Stimulus Package, Stimulus, Feminism, Economy, Women in the Workplace, Women's Rights, Lilly Ledbetter, Equal Pay, Politics News
Smita Satiani

This is the chance to not only to invest in our economy, but in our women as well.

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Is Hillary Soft Enough to be Smart?

Indra Adnan | Posted 03.14.2009 | Politics

Read More: Leadership, Public Office, Children, Obama, Media, Politics, Indonesia, Balanced Leadership, Feminine, Soft Power, Pacific, Families, Asia, Confidence, Korea, Voting, Joseph Nye, Women, Work Life Balance, New Paradigms, Time, Hard Power, Obama Leadership, Daughters, Feminism, Masculine, Foreign Policy, Gender, Girls, Smart Power, Secretary of State, Cabinet, Hillary Clinton, China, Politics News
Indra Adnan

Hilary could not then and cannot now afford to promote 'soft power' for fear of appearing weak. 'Smart power', given her own concerns about politics and gender, is the best she can do.

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Third Screen: Women Are Smarter Than Men -- A Valentine

Vickie Karp | Posted 03.07.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Feminism, Robert Lowell, Alan King, Equal Pay Act, Valentine's Day, Lilly Ledbetter, Entertainment News
Vickie Karp

Understanding each other is over-rated. Women know this. Men don't talk enough to find out. Just keep buying those chocolates with the anatomically-incorrect heart boxes and leave it alone.

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Superbowl? Yes, Please! Sexist Ads? No, Thank You!

Meredith Lopez | Posted 03.03.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: New York Yankees, National Organization for Women, Baseball, Advertising, Superbowl XLII, Football, Superbowl XLIII, Sexism, Bust Magazine, Feminism, American Sports, Nudity, Entertainment News
Meredith Lopez

Sexism in ads, to me, is not only offensive, it's beyond outdated to the point of being pathetic. Do we really still need half-naked women in bikinis to increase beer sales?

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Caroline Kennedy Withdrawal: Not Good For Women in Politics

Julie Menin | Posted 02.23.2009 | Politics

Read More: Caroline Kennedy Senate Seat, Women, Hillary Clinton, David Paterson, Caroline Kennedy, Women and Politics, Caroline Kennedy Senate, Feminism, Politics News
Julie Menin

The idea that Kennedy's change of heart is somehow linked to feminine qualities is exactly the type of sexism that has been pervasive in how women candidates are viewed.

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Notes from a "Pro-Abortionist"

Jenna Henry Hansen | Posted 02.22.2009 | Politics

Read More: Reagan, Abortion, Abortion Global Gag Rule, Women's Rights, Women, Obama's Inauguration, Ronald Reagan, Gag Rule, Women's Issues, Feminist, Obama Inauguration, Abortion Rights, Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama Inauguration, Pro-Life, Pro-Lifers, Feminism, Barack Obama, Hyde Amendment, Midnight Regulations, Abortion Laws, Martin Luther King, Bush Last Minute Rules, Women's Health, Women and Politics, Midnight Regulation, Global Gag Rule, Abortion Gag Rule, Pro-Choice, Bush Midnight Regulations, Politics News
Jenna Henry Hansen

Although "feminist" and "pro-choice" are not interchangeable, I know many women that are "accused" of being a feminist and/or pro-abortion just for speaking up.

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Facebook, Relationship Statuses, and the Demise of Feminism

Dr. Logan Levkoff | Posted 02.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Relationships, Social Networking, Marital Status, Facebook, Feminism, Sex Education, Intimacy, Teenagers, Living News
Dr. Logan Levkoff

Why isn't it enough to define our relationship with our partner? Why must we formally legitimize our relationships for the greater public? Is it really anyone's business?

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Guys and Dolls

Stephanie Fairyington | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Women, Growing Up, Webkinz, Children, Boys, Parenting, Feminism, Femininity, Social Activism, Gender, Girls, Marlo Thomas, Free to Be You and Me, Kids, Masculinity, Gender Issues, 1970s, Good Morning America, Family, Gender Stereotypes, Gender Roles, Living News
Stephanie Fairyington

The success of web-based interactive dolls like Webkinz indicates that boys respond to toys that tap into their fatherly instincts; for the month of October alone, boys made up 36% of the site's visitors.

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Why Are American Women Having More Children?

Philip N. Cohen | Posted 02.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Teen Pregnancy, Marriage, Women, Fertility, Single Mothers, Feminism, Family, Teenage Pregnancy, Teen Pregnancy Rate, Americans, Children, Kids, Health, Giving Birth, Birth Rates, Teen Sex, Living News
Philip N. Cohen

Even if the declining employment rates for women don't reflect general support for "opting out," the cultural elevation of women who choose to stay home with their kids is palpable.

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The Britney Show: A Pop Princess and American Womanhood

Sarah Seltzer | Posted 01.14.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Pop Music, Paparazzi, Women and Media, Music, Mtv, Britney Spears, Feminism, Entertainment News
Sarah Seltzer

Britney Spears' pop-tart image was created as a fantasy for the average man, but since her brush with the ugly side of fame, she's been subjected to the average female nightmare.

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Is Patriarchy The Root of All Evil?

Stephen C. Rose | Posted 01.06.2009 | Style

Read More: Marriage, Prostitution, Nuclear Family, Politics, Style, Unicef, Twisty, Robin Morgan, Discrimination, Wordpress, Feminism, Barack Obama, Gay Marriage, Patriarchy, Style News
Stephen C. Rose

By Stephen C. Rose I moved my blog to WordPress recently and, in the process of building a list of sources and links, found I Blame The Patriarchy w...

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The First Lady's Guide to Writing a Bestselling Memoir

Margo Hammond and Ellen Heltzel | Posted 01.05.2009 | Media

Read More: The Book Babes, Book Critic, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush Memoir, Laura Bush, How to Write a Memoir, Michelle Obama Memoir, Book Criticism, Books, Ellen Heltzel, How to Write a Bestselling Memoir, Literary Criticism, Margo Hammond, Mamie Eisenhower, Feminism, Media News
Margo Hammond and Ellen Heltzel

Having stood by her good mate's side as he walked two bestsellers to the altar, Mrs. Obama is hip to the power of the pen, both in economic and political terms.

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Carolyn Maloney Garners Endorsement for Clinton's Senate Seat

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 01.04.2009 | Politics

Read More: David Patterson, NY Senate Seat, US Senate, Feminist Majority, Breaking Politics News, Hillary Clinton, Congress, Now, Carolyn B. Maloney, Feminism, Politics News
Marcia G. Yerman

The conversation on who would replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate was ratcheted up a notch on Thursday (12/4). The National Organization for W...

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SNL Star Amy Poehler on Her New Online Show "Smart Girls"

Marianne Schnall | Posted 01.02.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Girls, Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live, Feminism, Parenting, Teenagers, Women and Media, Entertainment News
Marianne Schnall

AP: The idea came out of us wishing we could go back in time to the younger versions of ourselves and let them know it was gonna be ok. My goal is to be the Edward R. Murrow of girls.

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Men and Women Take on the Economy Together

Indra Adnan | Posted 12.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Obama's Economic Team, Women, Education, Women Men Softpower Obama Gender Feminism Mothers Children, Emotion, Work, Emotionalintelligence, Worklifebalance, Men, Obama, Society, Softpower, Feminism, Fathers, Gender, Politics News
Indra Adnan

Tim, Larry, Christina and Melody: half men, half women in a balanced partnership to face a global crisis and reshape the economic culture of the early 21st Century.

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That's What Vampires Are For: Fangs, Sex and Society

Sarah Seltzer | Posted 12.27.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Vampires, Sex, Twilight, Edward Cullen, Stephenie Meyer Twilight, Feminism, Movies, Abstinence, True Blood, Entertainment News
Sarah Seltzer

Teen vampire flick and pop-culture juggernaut Twilight, like Mama Mia! and Sex and the City before it, shattered records this weekend and made fema...

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Gender, Politics and Media Redux

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 12.21.2008 | Media

Read More: McCain Advisors, Gender Bias, Gender, Media, Larry Summers, Election 2008, Lesley Jane Seymour, More Magazine, Feminism, Sarah Palin, Campbell Brown, Geraldine Ferraro, Shorenstein Center, Politics, Women and Media, Sexism, Women and Politics, Marie Wilson, Hillary Clinton, Arianna Huffington, Carol Jenkins, Class, Obama's Economic Team, Media News
Marcia G. Yerman

Last week, New York Women In Communications presented The Spin Room: Gender, Politics & Media in the 2008 Election.

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Michelle, Our Belle

Pam Bristow | Posted 12.21.2008 | Living

Read More: Pam Bristow, Hillary Clinton, Feminism, Michelle Obama, Living News
Pam Bristow

In the weeks following the 2008 election, there has been little talk of anything not tinged with our country's pride in electing our first African Ame...

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