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6 types of clues the NYT crossword could have used instead of that awkward one about feminists

November 21, 2015by I was a high school feminist 3 Comments

If you know me, you know that pretty much the only thing in this world that I’ve loved longer than feminism is the New York Times crossword puzzle (which, from […]

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What’s your feminist zodiac sign?

August 24, 2015by I was a high school feminist 1 Comment

UPDATE: Something’s wrong with the link. I’ve contacted Buzzfeed. I’ll let you know when it’s been fixed. So disappointing. So I decided to take a break from writing about serious […]

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Study prioritizes men’s libidos over women’s safety, blames feminism

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This week in ‘what were they thinking,’ we look at a news article titled Legalise Prostitution because 21st Century Men Need More Sex Says Think-Tank. (I’m pretending that the awkward […]

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Are dead prostitutes the ultimate tourist attraction?

July 31, 2015by I was a high school feminist 1 Comment

I remember hearing, a while back, about a museum being planned in East London that would chronicle the history of women in that area. I always love super-local history – […]

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Yes, ‘Magic Mike XXL’ is a feminist movie, but the reason may surprise you

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So, this weekend, like any good feminist, I went to see Magic Mike XXL. This is the second movie I’ve seen in a month (which is more than I usually […]

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What “Why I Dance” gets wrong about pole

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Many people have sent me the “why I dance” video. In this seven-minute short, women of various ages, races, and body shapes dance sensually around a studio, with some of […]

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Your summer reading list is actually really important.

July 11, 2015by I was a high school feminist 6 Comments

Well, we’re knee deep in summer, and if you’re in school or a teacher, the past school year is nothing but a distant, fuzzy memory, and next year is so […]

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Why do we hate trigger warnings?

June 12, 2015by I was a high school feminist 2 Comments

For a while now, I’ve wanted to write about trigger warnings. However, I haven’t been sure where to start. The topic seems to be pretty polarizing, with indignant academics lamenting […]

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Mad Max: Furiosa Feminism

June 5, 2015by I was a high school feminist 4 Comments

Those of you who know me know I’m not much of a movie person. You also know that I’m even less of an action movie person. So you may be […]

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Quit telling me to feel beautiful

April 19, 2015by I was a high school feminist 6 Comments

Over the past ten years or so, I’ve tried to be patient with the Dove ‘real beauty‘ ad campaigns. For instance, Dove’s ‘diverse bodies’ campaign featured smooth-skinned, conventionally attractive women […]

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