Stories by Susie Bright

Susie Bright is an author, editor, and journalist known for her original and pioneering work in sexual politics and erotic expression. She writes about sex and politics every day at her blog.subscribe to Susie Bright's rss feed

Finally, Marriage Licenses for All

Posted on Jun 18, 2008, Source: SusieBright.com

The legalization of gay marriage is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights. Still, it begs the question: why do people get married, anyway?

What We Might Hear If We Injected Spitzer (AKA Client #9) with Truth Serum

Posted on Mar 12, 2008, Source: SusieBright.com

Spitzer's apology -- and his moral "beliefs" -- are full of it.

So Suze Orman Is Gay, What Does That Have To Do with Financial Advice?

Posted on Jan 23, 2008, Source: SusieBright.com

Apparently a whole lot. Just try substituting "men" for "money" in her new book.

The Reality Behind Hollywood Pregnancies

Posted on Jan 7, 2008, Source: SusieBright.com

Here's some of the things you can look forward to in your unplanned Hollywood pregnancy.

The Evangelical Movement's Breakdown Ain't so Cute After All

Posted on Oct 31, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

Don't be fooled by NY Times Magazine's feature story this weekend about the religious right's nice, new image. Christian power is not about holding hands and thinking good thoughts.

The Truth Behind the Sex Trade

Posted on Oct 11, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

While many migrants are forced into sex work, the rescue industry's moral position has hindered their own efforts to stop it, according to a new book, Sex at the Margins: Migration, Labor Market and the Rescue Industry.

The Child Porn Hoax

Posted on Oct 2, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

There's a difference between the real world of child abuse -- a story that apparently has no legs-- and Child-Porn!â„¢ that is constructed by unethical politicians.

The Sexual Self-Interest of the Cuckolded Wife

Posted on Sep 5, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

How does Suzanne Craig, wife of the outed senator, stand next to her liar of a husband at a press conference and not hurl her guts?

The Deeper Meaning in the Republican Sex Scandals

Posted on Jul 19, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

Another two gay-bashing, Klan-loving, pulpit-slurping Republicans have disgraced themselves. But there is much more we can learn from the improprieties of David Vitter and Bob Allen.

Revenge of the World Bank Secretaries

Posted on Apr 17, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

Want to know what really goes on at the World Bank? Read a copy of Bank Swirled, an underground satirical newspaper published by World Bank employees.

Revenge of the World Bank Secretaries

Posted on Apr 15, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

Want to know what really goes on at the World Bank? Then Bank Swirled, an underground satirical newspaper published by World Bank employees, is a must-read.

Too Busy: The Sexual Politics of the Presidential Crisis

Posted on Apr 6, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

While Bush was too "busy" to throw out the first pitch of the baseball season, Gonzales has been busy himself -- decrying the horrors of child pornography on a national speaking tour.

Who's Afraid of Naughty Words? The Idiocy of NSFW

Posted on Mar 26, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

Even though the Internet tag NSFW (Not Safe for Work) is assumed to have something to do with sex, it is more about class, politics, and how much money you make.

Delta Dawn, What's That Frat Pin You Have On?

Posted on Feb 28, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

Want to become a bigot? Join the Greek system.

You Say Scrotum, I Say Hoo-Ha

Posted on Feb 21, 2007, Source: SusieBright.com

Squeamish school librarians, screaming at a single word they deemed "offensive," have put the screws to an award-winning children's book.

Men Who Love Burgers and Loathe Sex

Posted on Jun 16, 2006, Source: SusieBright.com

There's an unhappy host of young men who seem to have soured on the mating game -- but why?
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