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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "feminist"

"Turn Me On, Dammit!" New Film a Horny Teen-Girl Manifesto?

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon. April 1, 2012.

With its sex-obsessed young heroine, "Turn Me On, Dammit!" goes where few movies have gone.

Are Prominent Women Like Beyonce or Christine Lagarde Good For Women, Even If Their Politics Are Only So-So?

Zoe Williams, Comment Is Free. June 30, 2011.

Powerful women help society muddle towards equality – even if the R&B star is marriage-fixated and the IMF chief is a neoliberal

Should Gonzo Porn Be Regulated By the Feds?

Stephanie Mencimer, MotherJones.com. June 17, 2010.

Porn is becoming more and more extreme, and more and more accessible -- including to kids. Is it time for the government to step in?

The Power of the Miniskirt

Molly Faulkner-Bond, Sirens Magazine. July 18, 2008.

In the '60s, miniskirts were positive, powerful examples of female sexuality. Overexposed starlets like Paris and Britney have tarnished that image.

Thanks, We'll Make Our Own Media

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Instead of waiting for the corporate media to get with it, women are shaping the public discourse by making their own feminist media.

Jessica Valenti takes on Stephen Colbert [VIDEO]

Deanna Zandt, June 5, 2007.

The editor of Feministing.com and author of "Full Frontal Feminism" goes on the notorious show... and even leaves Stephen speechless.

Why Sexist Language Matters

Sherryl Kleinman, AlterNet. March 12, 2007.

Gendered words and phrases like "you guys" may seem small compared to issues like violence against women, but changing our language is an easy way to begin overcoming gender inequality.

Look Both Ways: Baumgardner Makes Bisexuality Visible

Eleanor J. Bader, Women's eNews. March 7, 2007.

Author and filmmaker Jennifer Baumgardner has made a career of injecting taboo topics into popular discourse. She continues the trend with her new book about bisexuality, "Look Both Ways."

"Your DNA is mine, little girl!"

Bruce Wilson, March 6, 2007.

Bruce Wilson: GOP Attacks On Reproductive Rights In Texas and Elsewhere

Does Being a Feminist Mean Voting for Hillary?

Courtney E. Martin, AlterNet. February 26, 2007.

Are feminists obligated to support a political candidate just because she's a woman?

Why Fixing the Media System Should Be on the Feminist Agenda

Jennifer L. Pozner, Women in Media & News. January 11, 2007.

If we truly care about women's rights and social justice, we must simply roll up our sleeves and tackle corporate media's failings, while strengthening independent media.