Cross-posted at A Safe World for Women. As I’m sure you all know, Egypt has erupted in civil unrest a civil uprising. The largest anti-government protest in Egypt in 30 years, civilians are protesting President Mubarak’s regime, calling for his resignation. People have poured into the streets demonstrating, incited by skyrocketing inflation and severe … Continue reading
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When the Moon Hits Your Eye Like a Big Pizza Pie: Happy Vegan Pizza Day!
Alright I’ve got some exciting food news. Today marks the unofficial (but should totally BE official) holiday the 1st annual Vegan Pizza Day. C’mon people, this is history in the making!! Sponsored by Teese Vegan Cheese made by Chicago Soydairy and the L.A.-based vegan blogger Quarrygirl, today is the day to relish in the deliciousness … Continue reading
Fit to Print: Bust Magazine, The Feminist Press & Feminism in Media at Soapbox Feminist Winter Term – Day 2
If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m obsessed with the media. Films, TV, books, pop culture…I devour it all. As an aspiring writer, I love to read (I feel uneasy if I don’t have a book in my purse at all times) and network with other writers. So I was thrilled for my second day … Continue reading
No Woman’s Land?: Lack of Women’s Issues in President Obama’s State of the Union
As the wannabe politico that I am, I was excited for the State of the Union address last night. Although I knew I would miss Nancy Pelosi bouncing out of her chair and clapping every 2 seconds. President Obama always motivates and rouses an audience. So I was prepared to be uplifted again. But instead, … Continue reading
Hands Off My Womb: Looking at New Legislation Aiming to Restrict Abortion Access on “Blog for Choice Day”
If you’ve been a loyal reader of my blog (a big thank you if you have!!), you probably know that I passionately believe in protecting abortion access and a woman’s right to choose. With the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade tomorrow, today commemorates NARAL Pro-Choice America’s 6th annual Blog for Choice Day. It’s a … Continue reading
Giving Up the Gun: How Misogyny, Hate Speech & Violent Political Rhetoric Played a Role in Rep. Giffords Shooting
As the film freak/pop culture junky that I am, I try to watch all awards shows. The Oscars, SAGs, Tonys, Emmys…I’m addicted to them all so of course I watched the Golden Globes on Sunday night. I mean drunk celebs on a live awards show?! Sign me up! And while many recaps focused on the … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Sauteed Garlic-Ginger Green Beans with Roasted Almonds
Happy Meat-Free Monday, Everyone! I’ve been crazy busy what with the holidays, traveling and kicking ass feminist style. So it’s long overdue to share a new recipe with you. I basically live on this simple recipe that my boyfriend, Jeff, and I created: Sautéed Garlic-Ginger Green Beans with Roasted Almonds. When I was about 3 … Continue reading
Let’s Talk About Sex: Tackling the Taboo Topic of Sex & Sex Workers at Soapbox Feminist Winter Term – Day 1
Yay it’s Sunday…so let’s talk about sex! Okay not the best segue, but I do want to talk about it but not in the conventional way we’re used to discussing the topic. As I shared with you all last week, I participated in Soapbox Feminist Winter Term in NYC. With each day categorized by a … Continue reading
This is What a Feminist Looks Like: Discussing Our Journey to Feminism at Soapbox Feminist Winter Term – Day 1
As I previously posted, I spent last week in NYC. I told you all briefly what I’d be doing so you wouldn’t think I had run away. Well now I’m ready to debrief and discuss the details of Soapbox Feminist Winter Term 2011, a week-long workshop run by activists Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards. Each … Continue reading
Getting on Their Soapbox: At NYC Workshop, Young Feminists Changing the World
So I wanted to let you all know where I am this week. If you follow me on Twitter (and all of you should damnit!!) then you know I’m in my FAVE city in the world…yep NYC at Soapbox Feminist Winter Term, a weeklong workshop hosted by the feminist goddesses Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards. … Continue reading
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