Originally published at Bitch Flicks | Warning: Spoilers ahead! Yes, I am a Trekkie. I’ve been a huge fan of Star Trek ever since I was a kid. The camaraderie of Star Trek: The Original Series, the intellectual and moral conundrums on Star Trek: The Next Generation, the political intrigue and exploration of social issues … Continue reading »
In ‘Iron Man 3,’ has Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) evolved past the “damsel in distress?” Is she now an empowered badass? Continue reading »
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 »
If you live Massachusetts, get out there vote for Ed Markey for Senate. Here’s how he stands on the issues. Continue reading »
With a velvety smooth texture and a rich, indulgently decadent chocolate taste, this is the best hot chocolate you will ever taste. Continue reading »
While many women orchestrate machinations behind the scenes, no woman is openly a leader, boldly challenging patriarchy to rule. Except for one. Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen. Continue reading »
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 »
“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 »
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 »
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 »
