Steinem on PalinSteinem on Palin
From Carrie we have this open letter from Gloria Steinem on the choice of Sarah Palin as veep: September 4, 2008 Here’s the good news: Women have become so politically
Category: Feminism
Hillary Kicks O’Reilly’s ButtHillary Kicks O’Reilly’s Butt
My friends and readers of this site know I am not a big fan of Hillary Clinton. However, last night my friend Cynthia called me and told me to turn
Slur of the DaySlur of the Day
On the heels of my posting below regarding Senator Clinton, we have a submission from Jennifer: The following is Dictionary.com’s word of the day for February 16th, And no this
Scrappy’s Mea CulpaScrappy’s Mea Culpa
Note: A slightly edited version of the following entry ran as an op-ed piece in the Ann Arbor News on February 20th. It can be seen here. As a native
Katha Pollitt on Fresh AirKatha Pollitt on Fresh Air
Yesterday on Fresh Air Terry Gross interviewed feminist author Katha Pollitt. Katha’s been a favorite of mine for years. While she often writes about politics and social issues, she has
Enough With The CleavageEnough With The Cleavage
Okay, you boys out there are going to think I’m a wimpy feminist because of this rant against cleavage on TV. I’m not wimpy, but I am a feminist and
RIP Shirley ChisholmRIP Shirley Chisholm
Having been raised in New York in the 60’s and 70’s by a single feminist mother, Shirley Chisholm was a household name. The first ever African-American woman elected to congress,
Fund Mammograms for FreeFund Mammograms for Free
A while ago my dear friend Kim sent me a link to this cool site/concept but I never put up the link. The concept is very cool. Head over to
Women’s History MonthWomen’s History Month
March is National Women’s History Month. Here are some links to some resources to help you learn more about Women’s History: National Women’s History Project – A Resource for Information