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Is the Media Masking the Truth of SlutWalks?

by Briyana Davis   On April 3rd, 2011, thousands of protestors hit the streets of Toronto, equipped with signs protesting the culture of victim blaming and slut shaming, with ‘slut’ written on their bodies, and dressed in clothing many would … Continue reading

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House Tackles Asexuality

by Richard Gadsden House decided to tackle asexuals in a recent episode. It didn’t do a very good job. So, I have to admit, I don’t actually watch House. I used to be a big fan, but Dr. House’s constant … Continue reading

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Manchildren, Manwhores, Man as an Island and the Role of Man on Television

by David Capra “I’m the man! I’m the man! I am the man!” ABC’s new show, Man Up, opens with three grown men sitting on couches reassuring each other that they are men, as they coordinate a complex attack on … Continue reading

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Equal Writes Re-Launch Party!

Join us for the Equal Writes Re-Launch party, featuring Professor Jill Dolan,the director of the Program in Gender & Sexuality Studies and the author of the widely read blog, The Feminist Spectator. Professor Dolan will discuss the role blogging projects … Continue reading

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Go See “Eden”: A Senior Thesis Production

From Arlyn: “If you are: feminist, feminist-leaning, feminist-questioning, queer, homosex, interested in watching an amazing strip tease, curious about creative imaginings of Genesis, wondering what Eden might look like without Adam, a fan of jazz standards, super impressed when people … Continue reading

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Are Freshmen Children? Princeton’s Greek Ban Implies That Students Can’t Think for Themselves

by Nina Bahadur Recently, the University announced that they will be banning freshmen in the Class of 2016 and subsequent years from taking part in the “rush” process for Greek organizations. Greek life is not officially recognized by the Princeton … Continue reading

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“Slave earrings,” or why Vogue Italia’s tasteless title will never be in style

by David Walters Last night, Twitter and various blogs lit up in response to the way Vogue Italia has chosen to title a certain style of earring. (The commotion is a bit belated; it seems the earrings have been online … Continue reading

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Pulling yourself up by your bra straps: how college students are turning to sugar daddies to pay off loans

by Lydia Dallett The White House reported today that a compromise on the debt ceiling seems to be within reach, hopefully bringing to an end the drawn-out bickering that left us all feeling a bit disgusted and disappointed with the … Continue reading

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Obama 2012, Clinton 2016: The Best a Feminist Can Get

by David Walters Today while I waited in the doctor’s office, I got the chance to read this profile in the most recent Vanity Fair on our current Secretary of State and former presidential hopeful, Hillary Rodham Clinton. (I could … Continue reading

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Susan Rolls Over: The Anti-Abortion Perversion of Susan B. Anthony’s Legacy

by David Walters In a New York Times editorial released yesterday, the editors decry a recent trend among Republicans. They argue that some Republican and Tea Party candidates’ habit of signing policy pledges cripples their ability to make critical decisions … Continue reading

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