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politics + activism

What Nelson Mandela Meant for South Africa’s Women

Mandela devoted his life to improving the lives of all disenfranchised groups, but, right now, let’s take a look at what Mandela did for women.

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Dec 6, 2013

politics + activism

Who’s Really to Blame for the Looming Government Shutdown? Sluts.

So, let’s revisit what’s about to happen because the drunk old men running the US Congress won’t budge on sluts.

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Sep 30, 2013

relationships

The Secret to Lasting Love Is Staying the Hell Away From Each Other

“When you like someone and want to be with them, all you wanna do is see their face all the time. Coincidentally, seeing someone’s face all the time is exactly…

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Jul 23, 2013

politics + activism

Helpful Advice For Talking To Men Who Think Misandry Is A Thing

“To claim that there is no systemic inequality keeping women and minorities out of those jobs is to claim that men are just naturally better.”

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Mar 29, 2013

culture

A Much-Needed Primer on Cultural Appropriation

I bought tiny dreamcatcher earrings from a Navajo woman when I recently drove through Navajo Nation on a road trip. Am I unconsciously promoting cultural appropriation because I like the…

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Nov 15, 2012

politics + activism

I’m Not Interested in Finding a Truce in the Culture War. I’m Interested in Winning It.

“There’s this prevailing attitude that the “culture war” is some kind of ‘discussion’ that we’re all having. But you know what? Fuuuuuuck that.”

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Oct 9, 2012

community

‘Bulimia and Anorexia Since I Was 15’: Lady Gaga Responds to ‘Fat’ Headlines With Half-Naked Pics and a Confession

“With the Body Revolution, Gaga may be orchestrating and using her body to send a message, but one of tolerance and acceptance.”

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Sep 26, 2012

first person

On Making Rape Jokes

“Since the nuances of personal responsibility seem to escape so many people, let’s go through it. Let’s figure out rape jokes.”

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Jul 16, 2012

health

Seriously, All of Us Really Need to Go the Fuck to Sleep

Maybe we need to start an Occupy Bedrooms movement.

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Jun 12, 2012

comedy

Hey, Men, I’m Funnier Than You

“Being funny is like any other artistic skill, but to wield it successfully requires outspokenness, unapologetic honesty, supreme self-assuredness, and an outright refusal to pander. And those aren’t exactly the…

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May 31, 2012

school

Congrats, New Grads! By the Way, You Don’t Know Anything

11. Don’t get confused, though: Unless you are actually poor, you are not actually poor.

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May 29, 2012

politics + activism

Meet the Woman Who’s Poised to Become America’s First Openly Gay Senator

To me, there is something quintessentially Midwestern about her: She’s polite, she’s reasonable, she’s serious, and she’s incredibly hardworking.

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Apr 6, 2012