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    Hana Maru, used up old slutbag on the pole: This is a duh question. Of course women internalize and buy into sexism just like men do. Tons of female Obama fans last year lambasted Clinton for ... more »
    Goldenticket: I'm a female journalist among many males. I have a lot of say what goes on the newspaper's front page, and during election season it would make me sic... more »
    Flackette Goes Retro: My dad is a judge, and being of a certain generation he still has trouble not referring to men as "attorneys" and women as "women attorneys." He has ... more »
    jairip: This reminds me of a recent controversy in Germany: "The election placards have been put up by Vera Lengsfeld, a member of Mrs Merkel's own conservat... more »
    frankie22: I'm a female radio journalist who works the graveyard shift (10PM to 8AM). I'm alone for most of the night, so I get to pick my own stories and what g... more »
    CurtCole: So...I can't make fun of Sarah Palin's appearance anymore? Fair enough, that still leaves me with about a lifetimes worth of talking points with her ... more »
    redqueenmeg: I think the issue is complicated by people trading on their looks, as well. That seems a little more fair when it's commented on. Clinton doesn't tr... more »
    sequined: I mean, Hillary Clinton is an accomplished, talented, articulate, smart woman, but I'd just take her more seriously if I wanted to have sex with her. more »
    HighSchoolFearleader: It's ridiculous. Both female politicians and female journalists rightfully look to be taken seriously in their fields, but then some of them pull out ... more »
    Penny: Why all the women-on-woman hate? Because Ingram and Brown are assholes. There, that was easy. more »
    Jack_Burton: You lost, Repugnicans, you don't get to choose. STFU! Every time I hear this kind of chatter, I think of the word "hysteria" and how appropriately i... more »
    hej hej: The problem with Rush Limbaugh and his ilk is not only that they are unable to identify with anyone other than other conservative white guys--it's als... more »
    bluebears: AHHHHHHHHH!!!! Jesus Tap Dancing Christ. Grasping.At.Straws. Also, who gives a fuck if she's "abrasive" or whatever on the bench? I think the appel... more »
    AJ: A few of the comments revolve around her being a domineering "school marm" who would mark (legal documents?) up as though she were an English teacher ... more »
    lemon_sublime: Just a little confused here...how exactly is Obama the "finest example of a reverse racist"? more »
  • #sexismsells

    Are Female Journalists Immune from Sexism?

    Earlier this year, Tina Brown announced that Hillary Clinton needs to carve out time to go to the gym, while Laura Ingram launched a jab about Meghan McCain's weight. Chloe Angyal from SpliceToday is wondering: why all the woman-on-woman hate? More »
  • #partyofno

    The Predictable Reactions Of White Men To Racism, Sexism And Sonia Sotomayor

    Watching these clips of media sexism directed at Sonia Sotomayor, I'm forced to wonder how a bunch of white guys hate the term "identity politics" so much and yet are unable to identify with anyone other than other white guys.
  • #mudslinging

    Unfair & Unbalanced