On AlterNet: batman

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How 5 Upcoming Superhero Films Represent American Wish Fulfillment

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. September 14, 2011.

Why is the coming year so packed with blockbuster superhero films? It's not just the action--it's a deep need in the American psyche.

We Are All Roman Polanski's Victims, And We All Deserve Justice

Jaclyn Friedman, AlterNet. October 2, 2009.

When a rapist, no matter how gifted or famous, is allowed to escape justice, we're all harmed.

Lesbian Batwoman to Take On the Bat-Mantle

Staff, Truthdig. February 11, 2009.

"As all the boys fight over who gets to be the new Batman, the much-hyped Batwoman will finally get her day (well, year) in the sun."

Conservatives and Batman: The Politics of the Dark Knight

J. Robert Parks, The G-Spot. August 8, 2008.

"Of course, few of the millions of people who've already seen the movie went because of Batman's politics."

Your Media at Work: Wall Street Journal Says Bush is Batman

PhysioProf, Feministe. July 25, 2008.

Yes, the Wall Street Journal. Not The Onion.