Stories by Mary Elizabeth Williams

Mary Elizabeth Williams is a staff writer for Salon and the author of "Gimme Shelter: My Three Years Searching for the American Dream." Follow her on Twitter: @embeedub. subscribe to Mary Elizabeth Williams's feed

The Vatican Hates Gays

Posted on: Nov 12, 2012, Source: Salon

Its latest claim, that gay marriage causes polygamy, is as absurd as it is offensive. Where does it stop?

Buzz About Toyota Ad: Bikini Babe Gender-Bends Our Expectations

Posted on: Aug 26, 2012, Source: Salon

It’s not the first time a beautiful, bikini-clad model has been used to sell a car. But this one’s a little different.

10-Year-Old Punched in the Face at the Movies -- And the Puncher Becomes a Folk Hero?

Posted on: May 24, 2012, Source: Salon