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Bringing you fine, feminist work from around the web!Bitch YA Blogger Jessica Stites follows up on police response to Ms.' petition demanding they apologize for having a woman who reported her rape...
View ArticlePreacher's Daughter: Q&A with Lesbian Christian Singer-Songwriter Jennifer Knapp
In May, Religion Dispatches published my first interview with former darling of the Christian contemporary music scene, lesbian singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp. Then over the summer, I got to meet and...
View ArticlePreacher's Daughter: Anti-Feminism in the Music of the Christian Right
I have a confession to make. I was raised in an evangelical Christian home, and when I was much much younger... I was a fan of contemporary Christian music (CCM). Oh, yes. I realized just how much of...
View ArticlePreacher's Daughter: Why Do We Have to Be "Born This Way"?
Yesterday, Republican Presidential hopeful Herman Cain clashed with Piers Morgan about whether or not people are born gay. Here's the video:The important thing to know is that Cain sets out saying that...
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Douchebag Decree: Douche Coach Distributes Douchey Survey
After witnessing some of the ugliest effects of sports culture play out this past week, it's good to see that some douchebags are being held (somewhat) accountable for their actions. In Buffalo,...
View ArticleOn Our Radar: Coming Out, "Booty Pop," and Trans Women in Media!
Well, this has been an exciting week!As you've probably heard, Andersoon Cooper came out earlier this week. Super exciting to hear, but here's why when straight people say things like "it's about...
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The New Normal: One Million Moms Protest Ryan Murphy's Gay Family Show, NBC...
Remember One Million Moms (OMM), the group that is still protesting JC Penney, Oreo cookies, and that show GCB that no one watched? Well, they've got a new target in their sights: NBC's upcoming sitcom...
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The Boy Scouts' Half Measure on Gay Scouts and Leaders is Absurd.
Today the Boy Scouts of America released a long-awaited decision on whether it will continue its ban on LGBT scouts and adults. The announcement: The Boy Scouts will continue to ban LGBT adults from...
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On Our Radar: Feminist News Roundup
Good morning! Here's all the news we have for you today. • To draw attention to the Kickstarter campaign funding his new movie, director Spike Lee published a list of "Essential Films for Filmmakers"...
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Douchebag Decree: DC Comics
This week's Douchebag Decree goes to DC Comics.DC, you know I love your characters. I'm willing to put up with a lot in exchange for stories about the Batfamily and Wonder Woman. But you're getting...
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