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Guess Who Said It?
Guess which star of The Women said this:
"When you call us a bitch, we take it to mean strong, opinionated, and sassy. When you call us the c word, you better cross the street."
Whose Betrayal Is Worse?
Like many of you, I saw The Women this weekend. While I was pretty disappointed with the movie overall, the film did bring up some interesting topics. Without giving too much away, all the characters come together to support Mary, played by Meg Ryan, whose high profile husband of 13 years cheats on her.
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Berlusconi Insults Women Again — And They're Fighting Back
Feminism is back in vogue in Italy. Some say it lay dormant in spite of a vibrant '70s feminist movement, but thanks to raging misogynist Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, largely silent Italian women have had enough and are speaking up.
"[T]he scandals surrounding the prime minister have been like a violent slap in the face for millions of women who are just now waking up from a state of passivity," said political scientist Francesca Izzo.
According to NGOs, 90 Percent of Afghan Women Are Abused
This sobering CNN video takes us into one of only a dozen women's shelters in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to nongovernmental agencies, 90 percent of Afghan women are victims of domestic abuse.
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One woman is at the shelter trying to escape 15 years of abuse from her husband for not being able to conceive a child.
"Men's Rights" Groups Say Feminist Society Oppresses Men
We've all heard of women's rights activists, but are you familiar with men's rights activists? MRAs are men who believe that the emancipation of women and the emergence of feminism has led to the oppression of men. (Because, you know, it can't be a win-win proposition!)
Double X provided an extensive exploration of a movement that is trying to appear more mainstream.
Grab Bag: Some Women May Be Allergic to Sperm!
- Doctors think some women are allergic to sperm. — Glamour
- These newlyweds have 181 years between them. — Lemondrop
- Sex diary: sports widow complains of a dry spell.
GoGirl — Love It or Leave It?
I envy guys for being able to pee anywhere — especially when I'm camping or attending an outdoor festival or something. But what stops me is the whole drip-drying issue, not the lack of a special tool, which is why I find the GoGirl feminine urination device ($7) a tad puzzling. This silicone funnel comes in a cute tube and creates a watertight seal so you can "go anywhere" with no mess or fuss.
Say What? Sarah Haskins Rages Against the Machine
“As the Internet and TV and movies all become one scary machine in your living room, it’s important that we all have some level of media literacy."
— Sarah Haskins, who sends up ads directed at women in her amazing Target Women clips on Current TV. She thinks advertisers show how clueless they are about women by doing two incompatible things at once: "trying to still use some of the traditional gender roles, while also trying to match the changes .
Healthcare Bill Restricts Coverage For Abortions
If you thought Democrats were pro-choice, you might want to think again. The recently passed healthcare bill coming out of the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives could significantly decrease access to abortion even for Americans on private insurance plans.
After a 290-194 vote, the House passed an amendment Saturday that bans the use of federal funds to cover abortion for anyone using the public healthcare plan.
Front Page: World Marks 20 Years Since Fall of Berlin Wall
- As Germany and the rest of the world mark 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, those who experienced the momentous moment are sharing their memories. — BBC News
- Iran has charged three US citizens with espionage after they crossed into the country from Iraq. — Voice of America
- Jon Gosselin and Levi Johnston made a joint appearance in Times Square yesterday.
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