October 17, 2010 – It's that time again, when I take my leave of you guys. Thanks to Jessica Coen for inviting me back. And you know what to do below. [Image via Me-Liss-A on Flickr]
A Few Final Thoughts On F*cking While Feminist
October 17, 2010 – The problem with trying to write about women's sexuality on the internet is that it is either pegged to one newsy event or it devolves into everyone taking one side or the other. More »
Ciara Rocks The Bronx, That Coat And BET
October 17, 2010 – [The Bronx, October 16. Image via Getty Images.] Recording artist Ciara attends 5th Annual Black Girls Rock! Awards at the Paradise Theater on October 16, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. More »
Meghan McCain: Christine O’Donnell Lacks ‘Experience’ For Political Office
October 17, 2010 – Meghan McCain, who quite handily parlayed her time blogging for her dad's failed President campaign into a journalism gig and a book deal, said today on ABC's This Week that Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell's inexperience should disqualify her. In what is best described as a series of comments... More »
When Choosing Men, Avoid The Following Red Flags
October 17, 2010 – "I fuck while feminist by insisting that there is nothing submissive about getting fucked. Accepting the standard bullshit narrative of 'penetration as dominance' or 'penetration as corruption' is ridiculous and arbitrary." -Garland Grey [Tiger Beatdown, Image via Phillipe Leroyer]
Mounties Investigate Bieber Over Assault Allegations
October 17, 2010 – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are investigating Justin Bieber after a 12-year-old boy claimed Bieber hit him during a game of laser tag. The boy's father reported the incident, and the countdown to a lawsuit starts now.
The Sensuality Of Celibacy
October 17, 2010 – Author Helen Boyd, on how celibacy, monogamy and being picky (which can cause the other two) can be sexier (and more feminist) than actually doing it.
Republican Senator Sponsors Abortion Legislation To Credit Belief Over Scientific Consensus
October 17, 2010 – Nebraska Senator (and former Bush Agriculture Secretary) Mike Johanns is sponsoring federal legislation to make doctors tell women having abortions that fetuses can feel pain at 20 weeks despite there being no scientific consent on that.
M.I.A. Brings Controversy To The Carpet (Again)
October 17, 2010 – [Los Angeles, October 16. Image via Associated Press.] M.I. A. arrives at the Scream Awards on Saturday Oct. 16, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) More »
BDSM And Feminism: "Stop Telling Me What I’m Supposed To Like, D*mn It."
October 17, 2010 – The first article by Jessica Wakeman that stuck in my head was about her reconciling her feminism with being spanked. It didn't get the best reception, but I asked her to talk more about reconciling feminism and BDSM. You wrote a while back about coming to terms with being aroused by spanking and... More »
Told, "You Are Representing Every African American Young Woman In America,” One Girl Kept It Clean
October 17, 2010 – But writer and filmmaker Abiola Abrams asks, "So who was having all the fun while I was upholding the honor of my race and gender?" The "sluts," whose failures and successes weren't attributed to their race, gender or behavior.
Sarah Silverman Screams For Attention On Red Carpet
October 17, 2010 – [Los Angeles, October 16. Image via Getty Images.] Comedian Sarah Silverman arrives at Spike TV's 'Scream 2010' at The Greek Theatre on October 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. More »
Military Indicates It’s Willing To Consider Separate Facilities For Straight Troops Made Uneasy By DADT Repeal
October 17, 2010 – Last summer, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morell suggested, and then strongly denied, that the military was considering segregating gay and lesbian servicemembers when Don't Ask Don't Tell is repealed. More »
Audrey Hepburn Is Still Money
October 17, 2010 – A set of never-used German stamps featuring Audrey Hepburn were sold at auction yesterday for $600,000. The proceeds will benefit UNICEF Germany And the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund, which educates children in sub-Saharan Africa.
Neve Campbell Is All Smiles, No Screams On The Red Carpet
October 17, 2010 – [Los Angeles, October 16. Image via Getty Images.] Actress Neve Campbell arrives at Spike TV's 'Scream 2010' at The Greek Theatre on October 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. More »
Not Every Act Needs To Be A Public Political Statement
October 17, 2010 – "we do think, on some level, that our individual actions need to be held up as some sort of heroic feminist acts, and that's where I think we've taken the political too far." -Rachel Kramer Bussel on the personal-political divide. Fucking: More »
Keira May Play Lady Di; Gaga Channels Mercury
October 17, 2010 – In an effort to snag Keira Knightley and Helen Mirren, the production company behind the Lady Di biopic proclaimed that they are at the top of producers' list (but that they'll take ScarJo if they have to). More »
Forget Too Many Cooks In The Kitchen, Jill Biden’s Got Too Many Guards At The Table
October 17, 2010 – Given the need for Secret Service Protection, Jill Biden says, "So now when he says, 'Let's go out to dinner,' if I want time alone together, I'll say, 'Let's not.
Barbara Billingsley, Mom To The Beaver, Dies At 94
October 17, 2010 – Barbara Billingsley, best know for playing June Cleaver on Leave It To Beaver, passed away yesterday at her home in Santa Monica, California after a long illness. More »
Sleepy Monkey Wonders If It’s Really Morning Already
October 17, 2010 – [Berg en Bos, The Netherlands. Image via Mirm on Flickr]
