This week: Jgrand50 saw that CNN pulled a report that investigated the effect of ovulation on women voting. Luckily, we all were spared the craizness. On a related note, Obama (smartly) continues to push against Rebulicans on women’s issues. His recent speaches attack Richard Murdock’s disgusting comments about rape. Femistorian wants you all to watch this amazing […]
Read More Links Round-UpOn November 9th, the new James Bond movie, Skyfall will be released. Early reviews are incredibly positive, and the movie is receiving buzz as potentially one of the year’s best. Despite all of the hype, I remain a bit skeptical. Some of that comes from the terrible last film (Quantum of Solace). However, one of […]
Read More Sexism: Shaken, Not StirredThis TAW is most known for her no nonsense personality. I know I’ve spent many a sick day watching her brutal honesty and swift judgment on CBS. Can you name this TAW?
Read More Totally Awesome WomenHappy Weekend, everyone! Here are this week’s link roundups! eszenyme wants us to read this really great article on how the “world’s ugliest woman” not only deals with judgment from her condition, but how she’s used that judgment to become a motivational speaker and writer about body image. She also likes this article that discusses feminism in […]
Read More Link Roundup!This TAW’s gay rights speech in December, 2011 set the stage for the U.S. and global discussion of gay marriage. Can you guess this politically savvy TAW?
Read More Totally Awesome WomenI am behind on my schoolwork this week and it is all Dexter Morgan’s fault. Not only have I neglected my studies, but I’m pretty sure the library’s media desk has been disturbed by my frequent visits and addict-like insistence that they give me the next disk, NOW. Even as I write this, I fight […]
Read More Why Dexter Should Murder the MediaI think I can say with confidence that it is no surprise to my friends and family that I am a feminist. I am often vocal about my political and philosophical beliefs, given the right setting. But I only bring up politics if I feel I’m in a group of people that I know will […]
Read More Labels & FeminismThis week, Femistorian enjoyed this article, which debates whether or not feminist are man-haters. Do our readers have thoughts on this? Jgrand50 recommends this take on an old classic, an interesting and disturbing look at an iconic photograph. Do viewers think that these new details make sense? Hannah Austin LOVED this perspective of the presidential debates, […]
Read More Links Round-Up!In light of this article promoting traditional, heterosexual, 1950’s style marriage, here’s a few thoughts on why you should marry or not marry anyone you want to: 1. Breadwinner: If you choose to commit to a nontraditional man or woman, they’ll likely be totally fine with you keeping your job. They will expect you to […]
Read More 11 Reasons to Commit (or not) to Anyone You WantI have a boyfriend. This really isn’t news to most people who know me, but as I’ve only been writing for ShoutOut! for a few weeks now, it’s probably news to a lot of you. I have a boyfriend. When I say it’s not news to most people, I say that because I’ve been dating […]
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