Is Pepper Potts No Longer the “Damsel in Distress” in ‘Iron Man 3′?
In ‘Iron Man 3,’ has Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) evolved past the “damsel in distress?” Is she now an empowered badass?
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Nothing Can Save ‘The Walking Dead’s Sexist Woman Problem
Looking at Season 3 of ‘The Walking Dead,’ is there less sexism than last season’s appalling anti-abortion storyline with Lori’s pregnancy? Did the addition of badass Michonne change the gender dynamics? Continue reading »
Why You Should Vote for Pro-Choice Ed Markey for Massachusetts Senate
If you live Massachusetts, get out there vote for Ed Markey for Senate. Here’s how he stands on the issues. Continue reading »
Why I Raise Money for Abortion Funds, and Why I Hope You’ll Donate to My Team Today
Please donate to my EMA Fund Team. Can you give $10? $5? $1?? No donation is too small. Whatever amount you can give will make a tremendous difference in helping someone get the healthcare they need. It’s not a choice if you can’t choose. So let’s strike down barriers to abortion access together. Continue reading »
Pledge to Go Veg: It’s VegWeek 2013 April 22nd-28th!
“There are 52 weeks in a year, so why not make at least one of them meat-free?” Now in its 5th year, that’s the premise behind VegWeek, a “7-day celebration highlighting the many benefits of choosing vegetarian foods — for our health, the planet, and animals.” It was launched by Compassion Over Killing, a nonprofit … Continue reading »
Off to CLPP 2013 Conference “From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for Reproductive Freedom”
For the 3rd year in a row, I’m off to Western Mass for the 27th Annual Civil Liberties and Public Policy (CLPP) Conference: “From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for Reproductive Freedom.” Huzzah! Continue reading »
Equal Pay Day: The Gender Wage Gap Harms Women
It’s Equal Pay Day, a day to “celebrate” how women still don’t earn an equal wage to men for the same job. Even if you know a lady or two making bigger bucks than you — yes, the gender wage gap is real. And it sucks. Continue reading »
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Arugula, Mushroom & Tomato Tofu Scramble
With its vibrant colors and textures and flavors — the peppery arugula, earthy mushrooms, fluffy tofu, fragrant Herbs de Provence — your tastebuds will awaken and you’ll be able to tackle anything the day throws your way. Continue reading »
