by Monica Lewinsky “How does it feel to be America’s premier blow-job queen?” It was early 2001. I was sitting on the stage of New York’s Cooper Union in the middle of […]
Shame and Survival–Monica Lewinsky on the Culture of Humiliation
Sorry, Babe, You’re a Feminist
“I wouldn’t go so far as to say I’m a feminist.” Carrie Underwood “I wouldn’t say I’m a feminist.” Kelly Clarkson “I am not a feminist.” Katy Perry “I have never really thought […]
Why Don’t Men Read Books By Women?
by Chloe Angyal Read this article and more at Feministing I made a pledge at the beginning of 2015. This year, I’m only reading books by women. I borrowed this pledge from Lilit […]
Lucky 13, Rita Bornstein
Alma mater, translated from Latin, means “foster mother.” My alma mater, Rollins College, was established on November 4, 1885. One hundred and five years later, the first female president was sworn in– as the […]
10 Words Every Girl Should Learn by Soraya Chemaly
Socialized male speech dominance is a significant issue, not just in school. “Stop interrupting me.” “I just said that.” “No explanation needed.” In fifth grade, I won the school courtesy prize. In […]
12 Things I’ve Learned from Living in Albania for 12 Months
Originally posted on Peacing it Together: 27 Months in Albania:
A year ago today, I landed in Tirana with my fellow group 17ers. My expectations were vague, and my heart was adventurous. To…
Mom’s Tossing Everything– Including Me
From Salon, Christine Schoenwalk and her touching account of her mother’s anti-hoarding disorder. My mother isn’t a hoarder; she’s the exact opposite. If she were a hoarder, then people would understand when […]
“Aging while female is not your worst nightmare” by Lori Day
As we consider women’s experiences in relation to herstory/history, it seems relevant to remember that women of all ages are part of the conversation–and, because it does need to be said, again […]
More Power to You!
Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist who has some very interesting ideas on how to empower yourself, such as adopting the Wonder Woman stance. We all have done it at one time or […]
This woman just explained consent with the most perfect metaphor
Okay. What about those men who really do believe if they just pressure you to drink the tea, you’ll thank them later? If only you’d taste it! You must want it as much as they want […]
