Craving controversy? Seeking insights? Wondering where The Opinioness has been hiding?? I’ve been on a much-needed relaxing vacation. But don’t worry, I’ll be back on Monday, inundating you with all of my fabulous opinions. So what’s on The Opinioness’ agenda you ask? Well, let’s see…I’ll be writing about everything feminist and vegan from the #ihadanabortion … Continue reading
Category Archives: Feminism
Somewhere Over the Rainbow: “For Colored Girls” Reveals Power of Sisterly Solidarity & Women Finding Their Voice
I was excited to see For Colored Girls. A film about 9 women, as a feminist, how could I not be? But I have to admit, I questioned whether or not I should even be writing this review. Writing about a film revolving around African-American women, based on a seminal play on race, and I’m … Continue reading
Enemy of the State: Heroine Lisbeth Salander Fights Back in ‘The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest’
Cross-posted at Bitch Flicks. I am usually not a fan of trilogies; the third film often pales in comparison to the crescendo of emotion and suspense built in a series. And while the occasional exception exists (Return of the King), most (Godfather 3, Alien 3, Terminator 3) are substandard when you compare them to their … Continue reading
Choose or Lose: Vote Today and Make Your Voice Heard
Okay, everyone…it’s that time of year again…time to vote! I know, I know, I keep harping on the fact that we all need to participate in the political process. But I strongly believe in the power of choice; choosing our leaders, representatives and laws that govern us shapes our society and our daily lives. Many … Continue reading
Courage Under Fire: Documentary of Dr. Tiller’s Assassination Shows Violence Abortion Providers Must Face
What would you do if every day, going to work was maneuvering through a war zone? How would you feel if just doing your job meant facing constant threats, harassment and violence? For many doctors, nurses and staff who work at abortion clinics, that’s exactly the world they live in, contending with a daily barrage … Continue reading
Guest Post: Let’s Get This Straight: A Perm vs. A Natural
Originally published on the blog Cocktails and Cognac: Candid Conversations About Love and Relations. Reprinted with permission. I’m sure all of you have seen this because it has been EVERYWHERE on the net but it’s worth a society shot post on C&C still the same. The background of this video apparently began with a white … Continue reading
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World: Is ‘Mad Men’ the Most Feminist Show on TV?
Cross-posted at Bitch Flicks So I arrived very late to the Mad Men party. But due to the urgings of my boyfriend Jeff and my girlfriends Lauren and Sarah H., I finally succumbed to its siren song and watched the show, catching up on all 4 seasons. As a self-proclaimed TV connoisseur, I’m picky about … Continue reading
I’m Coming Out: A Day to Celebrate & Support LGBTQ Individuals
As someone who hasn’t been in high school for 15 years, I still remember those horrible years. A mouthy, nerdy outcast, I loathed high school. I survived it remembering that one day it would all be over and I would be far away. But for some teens, they can’t ever imagine another existence other than … Continue reading
Smells Like GOP Spirit: Republican Candidates Wage Battle Against Reproductive Rights
I will never forget the conversation I had with my mother during the 2008 presidential election. My mother instilled in me a love of politics. She took me with her whenever she went to vote. Every night, she and my grandfather would debate current affairs. I come from a family of Republicans, perhaps strange considering … Continue reading
The Undomestic Goddess: Is Cooking Anti-Feminist?
I read cookbooks, the way most people read novels. I watch cooking shows, dreaming of their glorious stainless steel kitchens. I love to cook but that wasn’t always so. Growing up, my mother hated cooking, a result of being forced to make meals while my parents were married. After their divorce, my mother vowed never … Continue reading
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