Lead-tainted toys continue to be recalled. But toy makers and China don't deserve all the blame. U.S. regulators have been napping.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Sep 6, 2007
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Blondie! Joan Jett! Cyndi Lauper! Are these toys for little kids -- or toys for grown-ups?
By Amy Benfer
October 27, 2009
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This isn't your mother's Barbie: Welcome to a Web subculture where pixelated gothic Lolitas, preps and weirdos are good wholesome fun.
By Mitch Borgeson
October 7, 2003
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Much of the "illegal art" in a major copyright-infringement exhibition is just plain silly. But the giant corporations that dominate our culture want to squash it anyway.
By Farhad Manjoo
July 17, 2003
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For the first time ever, Barbie may have a challenger who can kick her anorexic butt. At least that's what her unauthorized biographer thinks.
By M.G. Lord
October 27, 2000
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Professional funny women weigh in on the world's most anatomically incorrect children's toy.
By Rebecca Traister
March 16, 2009
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A West Virginia lawmaker wants to outlaw the toy. Don't we have bigger problems in this world?
By Sarah Hepola
March 4, 2009
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Have you always secretly wished you could have a diary made from leftover scraps of Barbie's clothing? We have good news.
By Catherine Price
May 13, 2008
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After tireless attempts to stop Barbie's Iranian invasion, will she be exiled for good?
By Tracy Clark-Flory
April 29, 2008
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Barbie cosmetics are coming soon to a playground near you.
By Tracy Clark-Flory
June 12, 2007
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A study finds that students' belief in their own abilities seriously skews their scores.
By Carol Lloyd
October 19, 2006
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October brings Barbie and breast cancer awareness.
By Rebecca Traister
October 3, 2006
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Before you destroy her, think of your life without her.
By Sarah Goldstein
June 22, 2006
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In a new musical revue, the characters sing and dance about their heritage, for a price.
By Sarah Goldstein
June 22, 2006
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Manufacturers lament a shrinking toy market for girls, who outgrow toys quicker than boys.
By Sarah Elizabeth Richards
April 4, 2006
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Research into why girls mutilate America's favorite big-breasted plaything.
By Rebecca Traister
December 19, 2005
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The doll retailer's new ad campaign laments that girls are growing up too fast.
By Sarah Elizabeth Richards
December 9, 2005
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We don't do it on the rides, says Romijn-Stamos; night terrifies
Prince of Darkness; Nick Carter hunts aliens. Plus: Bond-age Barbie.
By Amy Reiter
October 23, 2002
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The son of "Hogan's Heroes" star Bob Crane sells his late dad's porn shots; Barbie loves 'N Sync; "Survivor's" Colleen gets squeamish. Plus: Prince bones up on the Scriptures.
By Amy Reiter
June 4, 2001
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Jane and Uma admit to eating disorders. Plus: Bon Jovi wants to rock ... your wedding!
By Amy Reiter
February 22, 2001
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Siniad kicked up the stairway to heaven. No wonder they're divorcing: Montel's wife claims
they've been together for 60 lifetimes! Plus:
Holy Madonna! Here comes Material Nipper No. 2!
By Amy Reiter
April 20, 2000
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Hollywood's favorite girl-gripe is back! Also: Dino De Laurentiis gets cranky about Clarice; Chrissie Hynde's gonna use her knife; and Paul MCartney shakes his bootie on the bar at Hogs and Heifers.
By Amy Reiter
March 13, 2000
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An Aussie in New York wonders what it means when Mum's Sunday standby becomes Gotham's hot cuisine.
By Christine Kenneally
February 25, 2000
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Has Sarah Michelle Gellar become a vamp naysayer? Would a flying rock by any other name smell like perfume? In a world full of uncertainty, one thing's for sure ... three hours of Roberto Benigni at the Oscars are three hours too many.
By Amy Reiter
February 14, 2000
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Buzz and Woody get warm and fuzzy in Pixar's terrific sequel.
By Janelle Brown
November 24, 1999
Barbie's home ruled a toxic site
Barbie loves rock 'n' roll
Playing with dollz
Barbie, Starbucks and freedom
En garde, Princess!
Glenn Greenwald
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