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Is Motherhood As We Know it Over? Wealthy Women Farming Out Birth and Childrearing to the Poor

Posted on December 06, 2010
The dismantling of motherhood as we once knew it is no longer a paranoid futuristic fantasy, but rather a mostly dystopic reality.

Disneyâ€™s Racist Stereotyping and Gender Roles Remain Un-Tangled

Posted on December 04, 2010
Alas, Disneyâ€™s stated goal isnâ€™t ending the helpless-princess theme; itâ€™s making sure the movies have big enough audience appeal (read: appeal to boys and men).

Marriage on the Decline: Bad Economy Turns More and More People Off of Matrimony

Posted on December 04, 2010
Marriage has become yet another dividing line between the haves, who still adhere to the conventional sequence of love-marriage-baby, and the have-nots.

Will New York Make Crisis Pregnancy Centers Stop Deceiving Women?

Posted on December 03, 2010
Proposed legislation would require CPCs to stop masquerading as health clinics.

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Is Marriage Becoming Obsolete?

Posted on December 02, 2010
Nearly 40 percent of Americans think marriage is becoming obsolete. Are they right? Or is marriage just undergoing some significant changes?

How Flashers and Other Street Harassers Get Their Cues from Conservative Churches and Politicians

Posted on December 01, 2010
Street harassers don't come by their utter disrespect for women's autonomy and humanity by accident.

Micro-Lending Program Started in Developing World now Carrying Thousands of Poor People in the U.S.

Posted on November 30, 2010
"Group disciple is our collateral," says Grameen America's CEO of Operations. "They know that their payments affect the lives and businesses of their friends.â€

Creepy Christian Patriarchy Movement Shackles Daughters to Their Fathers and Homes

Posted on November 29, 2010
The stay-at-home-daughters movement encourages young girls and single women to forgo college and employment in favor of training as "keepers at home."

The Republican War Against Women

Posted on November 28, 2010
GOP strategists are escalating the Republican War Against Women that has been going on since the '80s. They've organized a second front led by women to oppose the feminist agenda.

Sarah Palin's Brand of 'Feminism' More Popular With Men Than Women

Posted on November 26, 2010
Palin peddles a shallow narcissism dressed in 'empowering' feminist language.

6 Most Awesome Women in the Harry Potter Books and Movies

Posted on November 25, 2010
Most children's entertainment depicts female characters in ways that bolster gender stereotypes. But the Harry Potter universe offers up many great feminist heroines.

Why Are Men Always Expected to Make the First Move in Sex and Relationships?

Posted on November 24, 2010
Everything we do romantically is shaped by gendered scripts; in American scripts, men are usually handed the responsibility of initiating dates or sexual encounters.

Why I'm Happy I Became a Prostitute

Posted on November 22, 2010
Some of the nicest men I've ever met were my clients. We must move beyond cartoonish depictions of villainous, lustful men victimizing vulnerable women.

Students Turning to Prostitution and Stripping

Posted on November 21, 2010
There are many avenues for students engaging in sex work could to assure their own safety.

15 Dangerous Drugs Big Pharma Shoves Down Our Throats

Posted on November 19, 2010
In the pharmaceutical industryâ€™s rush to get drugs to market, safety usually comes last. And the public suffers.

Pakistan: Women Who Choose to Cover Their Hair Encounter Job Discrimination and Social Awkwardness

Posted on November 19, 2010
Touba Naeem says that people assume that she is "not fun". Single at 27, she adds, "Hijab can be a potential detriment (to) good marriage proposals."

What the Ever-Popular 'Exorcist' Tells Us About Sex and Women

Posted on November 16, 2010
The implicit fear of women's sexuality expressed by this film can explain why it still resonates.

Ntozake Shange's 'For Colored Girls,' And Why Tyler Perry's Maligned Version Might Deserve a Little Credit

Posted on November 16, 2010
The Atlanta director took on the classic choreopoem to consternation and mixed reviews. But as Shange's legacy shows, black women will always be the rightful storytellers.

Men Are Not Hardwired for Infidelity: Why Does Pop Culture Insist on Biological Differences Between the Sexes?

Posted on November 15, 2010
Grasping after certainty about gender roles has fostered some bad science and stereotyping that harms both sexes.

Right-Wing Christian Pregnancy Centers Linked to Violence

Posted on November 11, 2010
Women's health clinics located near Crisis Pregnancy Centers are far more likely to experience violence by anti-abortion forces.

Big Pharma Shamelessly Shills Dangerous Bone Drugs You Don't Need

Posted on November 10, 2010
Drugs meant to strengthen bones may not work -- and many have a slew of harmful side-effects like a higher cancer risk, irregular heart rate, and stomach bleeding.

Why Ms. Magazine's Story on Atheist Women Misses the Mark

Posted on November 07, 2010
To say it was disappointing is an understatement.

Sarah Palin's Ridiculous "Mama Grizzlies" Failed -- Now, Will They Fracture the GOP?

Posted on November 07, 2010
The GOP Year of the Woman was always hype, fueled by Republican propaganda, Democratic hysteria and the mainstream media's fondness for loopy ladies.

The 7 Sleaziest Sexist Moments from the 2010 Elections

Posted on November 06, 2010
2010 saw a spate of sexist attacks on female candidates, leaving fewer women in congress than we've had in years. The good news? Fighting back against sexism can win women votes.

Pelosi's Opposition: C Street Dem Who's Anti-Choice

Posted on November 05, 2010
The next election that matters: the battle for who will lead House Democrats. The outcome will show just how far to the right Democrats are willing to move.

What Obama Can Learn from the Social Movements That Changed the World

Posted on November 04, 2010
History reminds us that any social movement that changes the terms of debate will eventually change the national conversation. Why don't Democrats have the guts to do that?

Irrational Phallus Worship: The Missing Link That Helps the Tea Party Make Sense

Posted on November 02, 2010
Guns, womb patrol, war and fear of emasculation. The Tea Party's motivation is not about any kind of freedom, it's about male anxiety of the Freudian variety.

Will the Tea Party Take the Senate?

Posted on November 02, 2010
The Republicans may not win the Senate, but the Tea Party could take it hostage, thanks to millions of unaccountable dollars, post-Citizens United.

Will the Tea Party Take the Senate? 8 Races to Watch

Posted on November 02, 2010
The Republicans may not win the Senate, but the Tea Party could take it hostage, thanks to millions of unaccountable dollars, post-Citizens United.

The Media's Serial Habit of Insulting and Undermining Female Candidates

Posted on November 02, 2010
The merits of female candidacies should be based solely on experience and policy positions, regardless of their party affiliation or ideology.

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