http://dir.salon.com/topics/barbie/?source=rss&aim=barbie en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT By Katharine Mieszkowski Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2007/09/06/lead_in_toys/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2007/09/06/lead_in_toys/index.html?source=rss 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 Mary Elizabeth Williams Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/11/18/care_bears_on_fire/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/11/18/care_bears_on_fire/index.html?source=rss Care Bears on Fire think the fashionista needs a hoagie. By Mitch Borgeson Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2003/10/07/dollz/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2003/10/07/dollz/index.html?source=rss This isn't your mother's Barbie: Welcome to a Web subculture where pixelated gothic Lolitas, preps and weirdos are good wholesome fun. By Farhad Manjoo Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2003/07/17/illegal_art/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2003/07/17/illegal_art/index.html?source=rss 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 M.G. Lord Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2000/10/27/real_girl/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2000/10/27/real_girl/index.html?source=rss 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 Amy Benfer Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/27/80s_barbies/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/27/80s_barbies/index.html?source=rss Blondie! Joan Jett! Cyndi Lauper! Are these toys for little kids -- or toys for grown-ups? By Rebecca Traister Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/03/16/barbie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/03/16/barbie/index.html?source=rss Professional funny women weigh in on the world's most anatomically incorrect children's toy. By Sarah Hepola Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2009/03/04/broadsheet_barbie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2009/03/04/broadsheet_barbie/index.html?source=rss A West Virginia lawmaker wants to outlaw the toy. Don't we have bigger problems in this world? By Catherine Price Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/05/13/barbie_goes_green/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/05/13/barbie_goes_green/index.html?source=rss Have you always secretly wished you could have a diary made from leftover scraps of Barbie's clothing? We have good news. By Tracy Clark-Flory Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/04/29/barbie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/04/29/barbie/index.html?source=rss After tireless attempts to stop Barbie's Iranian invasion, will she be exiled for good? By Tracy Clark-Flory Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/06/12/barbie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/06/12/barbie/index.html?source=rss Barbie cosmetics are coming soon to a playground near you. By Carol Lloyd Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/10/19/math/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/10/19/math/index.html?source=rss A study finds that students' belief in their own abilities seriously skews their scores. By Rebecca Traister Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/10/03/breast_cancer_barbie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/10/03/breast_cancer_barbie/index.html?source=rss October brings Barbie and breast cancer awareness. By Sarah Goldstein Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/06/22/barbie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/06/22/barbie/index.html?source=rss Before you destroy her, think of your life without her. By Sarah Goldstein Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/06/22/american_girls/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/06/22/american_girls/index.html?source=rss In a new musical revue, the characters sing and dance about their heritage, for a price. By Sarah Elizabeth Richards Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/04/04/pressler/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/04/04/pressler/index.html?source=rss Manufacturers lament a shrinking toy market for girls, who outgrow toys quicker than boys. By Rebecca Traister Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2005/12/19/barbie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2005/12/19/barbie/index.html?source=rss Research into why girls mutilate America's favorite big-breasted plaything. By Sarah Elizabeth Richards Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2005/12/09/save_girlhood/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2005/12/09/save_girlhood/index.html?source=rss The doll retailer's new ad campaign laments that girls are growing up too fast. By Amy Reiter Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2002/10/23/npwed/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2002/10/23/npwed/index.html?source=rss 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 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/06/04/npmon/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/06/04/npmon/index.html?source=rss 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 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/02/22/npthurs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2001/02/22/npthurs/index.html?source=rss Jane and Uma admit to eating disorders. Plus: Bon Jovi wants to rock ... your wedding! By Amy Reiter Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/04/20/npthurs/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/04/20/npthurs/index.html?source=rss 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 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/03/13/npmon/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/03/13/npmon/index.html?source=rss 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 Christine Kenneally Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/travel/food/feature/2000/02/25/aussie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/travel/food/feature/2000/02/25/aussie/index.html?source=rss An Aussie in New York wonders what it means when Mum's Sunday standby becomes Gotham's hot cuisine. By Amy Reiter Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/02/14/npmon/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/people/col/reit/2000/02/14/npmon/index.html?source=rss 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.