There’s been a horrific onslaught happening on reproductive rights in the past couple weeks. And the past year. And the past couple of years. In Texas, North Carolina, Ohio and other states, anti-abortion legislation has recently been proposed and passed. As a result, we’ve witnessed awesome resistance — such as Wendy Davis’ outstanding and inspiring … Continue reading
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Why You Should Vote for Pro-Choice Massachusetts Senate Candidate Ed Markey TODAY
With all the attacks on abortion access happening right now in Texas, North Dakota, Ohio and nationwide, it’s vital to have a reproductive rights advocate in the Senate. Vote for Ed Markey TODAY. Vote for someone who has a proven track record advocating for reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, equal pay for women, and environment protection. Continue reading
The Women of ‘Man of Steel’ and the Toxicity of Hyper-Masculinity
I initially thought this would be an annoyingly bro-tastic film with guidance and support strictly coming from the men in Superman’s life. But women play an equal role (although sadly their lives revolve around men), the importance of both femininity and masculinity is stressed and the film attempts to deconstruct hyper-masculinity. Continue reading
Body Positivity, Fat Acceptance and Food Justice
Check out this interview I gave on the intersections between the fat acceptance/liberation and food justice movements. Continue reading
Off to Vida Vegan Con 2013!
The Opinioness is hitting the road! I’m heading to Portland, Oregon for the 2nd Vida Vegan Con this Friday-Sunday for the “Vegan Lovefest.” Continue reading
Does Uhura’s Empowerment Negate Sexism in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’?
Yes, Uhura rocks. And yes, she asserts her agency. But no matter how opinionated, smart and fabulous she is, the gains made by Uhura begin to erode when you factor in the incessant sexism swarming around. Continue reading
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? Continue reading
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
Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe
With a velvety smooth texture and a rich, indulgently decadent chocolate taste, this is the best hot chocolate you will ever taste. Continue reading