A gender war broke out last week in the media when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice and National Security Council Special Director Samantha Power all advised President Barack Obama to use military force in Libya. But sexism is no stranger to political media coverage. It’s hard for people … Continue reading
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As the World Turns: Lack of Women Filmmakers Often Leads to Female Film Characters Revolving Around Men
Think of some of your favorite films. Now envision the plot and the characters. Is there a female character? Are there more than one? And if so, do they talk to one another? You might be saying why is The Opinioness asking this…of course there are movies with women talking to each other! But it … Continue reading
What Meat-Free Monday Recipes Would You Like The Opinioness to Cook?
I know you’re all used to hearing from me with my big mouth uttering a plethora of opinions. I mean I AM The Opinioness after all! But now I want to hear from you! I’ve been blogging for almost a year now (wow how time freaking flies) and I’ve been writing op-eds, articles and Meat-Free … Continue reading
10 Tips for Going Vegetarian or Vegan
With the New Year, you might be thinking now’s the time to give vegetarianism a try! Or if you’re a vegetarian, you might want to cut the animal products and go vegan. So here are 10 tips to help you get started in going vegan or vegetarian. Continue reading
I’ll Drink to That: Vegan Beer, Wine & Cocktails Perfect for Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patty’s Day!! Here in Boston, this Irish holiday is a big deal. Drinking, food, live music and a kick-ass parade in Southie (the 2nd largest in the U.S.). Did I mention drinking?? Of course St. Patrick’s Day is one holiday notoriously associated with libations and intoxication. But most beer, wine and liquor is … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Vegan Tomato Basil Strata
Every Sunday morning, I like to eat my Kashi cereal, Trader Joe’s British muffins (just like English muffins but vegan!) and lounge around watching Giada at Home on the Food Network. I love the way Italian chef Giada De Laurentiis whips up beautiful meals, in her beautiful home with her beautiful clothes…it’s food porn! Occasionally, … Continue reading
A History of Violence: Why We Don’t Care About Charlie Sheen’s Violent Treatment of Women
TigerBlood. Winning. Warlock edict. These words, derived from Charlie Sheen’s frenetic rants have seeped into our lexicon. He even has a new tour (WTF?!) entitled (wait for it) “Violent Torpedo of Truth,” which set a new record selling out in 18 minutes. He also set a record on Twitter for getting 1 million followers in … Continue reading
Her Girl Friday: Media Panel with Jodi Kantor, Ariel Levy & Latoya Peterson at Soapbox Feminist Winter Term – Day 2
I know it’s been awhile since I’ve shared with you all my feminist escapades in NYC participating in Soapbox Feminist Winter Term. Blame it on the bullshit anti-choice legislation, wine drinking and the Oscars. But I want you to get a sense of what this life-changing week encompassed. So let’s pick up where we left … Continue reading
I Want the World to Know, I’ve Got to Let It Show: Happy Feminist Coming Out Day!
Happy 2nd Annual Feminist Coming Out Day!! So here’s a pic of me coming out in my fab new “This Is What a Feminist Looks Like” T-shirt! Started by a queer student group and a feminist club at Harvard, who wanted to “put a face to feminism” and celebrate the range of diversity amongst feminists. … Continue reading
How Equal Access to Education Impacts Women’s Rights on “Blog for International Women’s Day”
Happy International Women’s Day (and the 2nd Annual Feminist Coming Out Day!)!!! Today marks the 100th Anniversary of honoring women’s rights globally. First celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland in 1911, “over 1 million women and men attended IWD rallies campaigning for women’s rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and … Continue reading
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