Written by Stephanie Rogers. Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Cross-posted with permission. People have made a big deal out of the new Fall television shows because many of these new shows star women, either as leads or in ensemble casts. Some shows have yet to premiere, while others, like Whitney, 2 Broke Girls, and New … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2011
In ‘Women, War & Peace’s ‘I Came to Testify’ Brave Bosnian Women Speak Out About Surviving Rape as a Weapon of War
Cross-posted at Bitch Flicks. When we discuss war and security, we don’t often explore its ramifications on women. Rape and sexual assault are common threats women face globally. But of all the artillery and tactics soldiers use, we rarely think of rape as a weapon of war. And yet too often, it is. On Tuesday … Continue reading
I Want the World to Know, I’ve Got to Let It Show: Happy National Coming Out Day!
Today is National Coming Out Day, an international day to celebrate the LGBTQ community coming out about their sexual orientation and gender identity. It’s about proudly embracing and declaring your identity to your family and friends. It’s a day of acceptance to honor the bravery it takes to come out. Founded by Rob Eichberg and … Continue reading
Why We Need to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, Not Columbus Day
Most people in the U.S. think of today as Columbus Day. But I refuse to celebrate this asshole. A shitty explorer (who refused to admit that he wasn’t even in Asia), Columbus kidnapped, colonized, maimed and committed genocide to the Indigenous peoples here. Oh yeah, that really sounds like someone we should honor with their … Continue reading
Vegan MoFo: Celebrating Fabulous Vegan Food All Month-Long
While the month of October often conjures images of bright pumpkins, vibrantly hued falling leaves, spiced apple cider and Halloween costumes, it also celebrates Vegan MoFo. What is Vegan MoFo you ask?? No, it doesn’t stand for vegan motherf***er, the conclusion my dirty-minded-potty-mouth might come to. It stands for the Vegan Month of Food!! Huzzah! … Continue reading
Warriors & Peacemakers: Innovative PBS Documentary Series ‘Women, War and Peace’ Explores Women’s Role in Conflict
Cross-posted at Fem2pt0. As crystallized in the coverage of the North African revolutions, journalists, media pundits and the public often forget women’s participation in conflict and security. When people discuss war, they often don’t take women or gender into account. Women become the forgotten collateral. Yet they consistently play a pivotal role. Women govern and … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Hearty Mushroom Tomato Sauce w/ Capellini
When I travel, I often base my itinerary on places I want to dine. As I visited NYC this past weekend, I made sure to eat at TeaNY, Moby’s vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Much to my chagrin, they no longer serve brunch (WTF say it ain’t so!). Instead of my usual order of tofu scramble … Continue reading
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