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• “I’m Not A Boy.”

  

  Every Shabbat (Sabbath), I volunteer at the kids’ group at my shul (synagogue). After we finish the service, Shabbat lunch is served. Traditionally, kiddush is... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Support Women Artists Sunday: Alex Winston

  

  Alex Winston A classically trained opera singer and a former opening act for Chuck Berry, with influences ranging from Little Richard to PJ Harvey,... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Saturday Vids: You’re Not Pretty Enough

  A few weeks ago, I wrote about Jennifer Tress’ “You’re Not Pretty Enough” movement on The Huffington Post. I encourage everybody to read that post and visit... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Universal Sisterhood of Puberty

  Pain dripping down my legs. Bumps growing from my chest. Doubled up. Feel the heat. Mum, I NEED something to eat! Checking out the guys, Just when did they... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Makeup “Like a Feminist”: An Interview with Taylor Adele Smith

  If you’re in the feminist blogger community, chances are you’ve seen Taylor Adele Smith’s “Feminist Makeup Tutorial” video. And even if you’re not, with over... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Support Women Artists Sunday: Clara Engel

  

  Clara Engel Toronto-born Clara Engel, a multi-faceted artist whose musical voice is guided by the likes of Jacques Brel, Robert Johnson and Diamanda Galas, is... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Saturday Vids: The Most Offensive Song Ever?

  Last week, the Huffington Post wrote about Jake Jones’ “Wives Lovers” — a song from 1964 that may be one of the most ridiculously offensive things ever. What’... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How Stock Photos Reflect The Way We View Women

  

  Just one white, thin, sexualized photo stock woman. Last year, I was working on a graphic art submission to the National Organization for Women (NOW)’s Love You... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• It’s The Small Things That Count

  

  What is passion? First, you discover something — maybe a sport, a hobby, or even a problem in your community.  The “something” (whatever it is) snatches a bit o... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• How Feminism Brought Me Back

  

  I used to dance and climb trees and sing loudly and run around like a wild child. I say “used to” and you probably think I mean when I was four or five, but I... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Saturday Vids: Comics Undressed

  Today is the last day to back “Comics Undressed” on Kickstarter. Here’s a video about the documentary and a description below. Help them out! Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Dress Codes: Stepping Stones To Rape Culture

  

  At some point in their school careers, almost every girl I know has encountered some trouble with a dress code: her skirt was too short, her pants were too... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Body Positivity: A Primer

  

  Let’s face it: our society is full of messed up messages about our bodies. We are told that we are too fat, too old, too short, too hairy, toosaggy…and the... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Southern Belle Or Southern Hell?

  

  Charlotte La Bouff of "The Princess and the Frog" Growing up, I always had the benefit of playing sports and hanging out with boys. It was great... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Saturday Vids: Camp Gyno

  Chances are, you’ve seen this viral video — a tampon ad that refuses to fall victim to the shame and secretiveness of most “feminine product” ads. But just in... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• On Violence Against Women

  

  An astonishing number of women desperately fear for their lives every day due to the fatal fact that they were born female in a patriarchal society. Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Support Women Artists Sunday: Sarah Dugas

  

  Sarah and Christian Dugas Though these two Dugas siblings have made quite the sound waves each in their own right, you always know that when they are apart, it’... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Saturday Vids: Ana “Rokafella” Garcia — Pioneer Break Dancer

  The latest episode of Makers features Ana “Rokafella” Garcia, who broke down gender barriers in the world of break dancing. “It’s very limiting to see a woman... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• 6 Reasons “The To Do List” Is Great For Women

  

  Aubrey Plaza and Rachel Bilson in "The To Do List" As a movie lover, I’m used to being frustrated, insulted and bored with female characters. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Attention People With Body Parts

  

  My name is Lexie and I am the Founder and Creative Director of Attention: People With Body Parts, an international body-positive initiative with an emphasis on... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 SOCIETY, WOMEN'S ISSUES