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Could "New Moon" be a feminist triumph?

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

Forget the antiquated gender roles and the axed female director. This movie's box office could be a game changer

Sure, it's violent, but can you dance to it?

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

A British scholar examines abuse narratives in pop music

Candy Crowley's greatest accomplishment

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

The CNN political correspondent has had a long and distinguished career -- but more important, she lost weight!

Blake Lively's "aspirational hair"

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

What do women want? It's a lot more complicated than shiny blond tresses

Face it: The Democratic Party is not for women

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

The Stupak-Pitts amendment is a devastating setback for women's rights. Are we ready to fight yet?

Man bites girl at "New Moon"

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

A Michigan creep follows up some standard sexual harassment with a bad Edward Cullen impression

The anti-abortion protest that wasn't

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

Extremist Randall Terry wants to rally folks against healthcare reform, but so far, it's a bust

Today in science: Lady Gaga's left nipple

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

Did the performer's breast escape her jumpsuit on Leno last night?

Another feminist defense of "Twilight"

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

Well, sort of. If nothing else, this phenomenon holds up a mirror to some fascinating parts of our culture

Adam Lambert kisses a guy! Gasp!

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

Scandal! His AMA performance is almost as racy as the stunt Britney and Madonna pulled ages ago

Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

In 2009, over 100 people were killed because of prejudice against those who don't conform to gender norms

Breast cancer guidelines could harm black women

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

The new screening recommendations are questionable for all women, but especially African-American ones

Caster Semenya a golden girl once more

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

The South African runner whose gender was questioned after her World Championship win gets to keep the medal

New low for humanity: Jaycee Dugard porn

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

An adult filmmaker plans to shoot the true story of abduction, rape and imprisonment -- but in a classy way

"The Rules": They're baaack!

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

You can be engaged by Christmas, desperate single ladies -- as long as you're ready to lie

Kid rock: meet an 8-year-old bouldering champ

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

Sponsored athlete Ashima Shiraishi's been training for almost half her life -- i.e., since she was five

Double X closes up shop

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

Slate's 6-month-old women's magazine is shutting down, but it will live on as a "more intimate" blog

Sarah Palin not anti-choice enough?

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

A far right group claims the former Alaska governor's rhetoric on abortion sounds too "liberal" and "pro-choice"

Target Women: "rape fables"

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

Sarah Haskins delivers a very important message to the ladies: You are never safe! Unless you spend $99

The real meaning of Stupak

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

Feminist writers and Urban Dictionary contributors wrestle with the latest assault on reproductive rights

Are your boobs wearing the right shoes?

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

If sex sells, then these Reebok commercials make good business sense -- but respecting women might be even smarter

Carrie Prejean threatens to storm off "Larry King Live"

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

The dethroned Miss California has a mid-interview tantrum but gets no points for style

Your vagina is ugly

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

But a talented surgeon can make it more like a teenager's, which is totally not disturbing at all

What would Jesus do with a frozen embryo?

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

It's an interesting question, but let's keep in mind that not everyone's asking it

Advice to GOP: Quit repulsing women

By Kate Harding — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:00 PST

If the Republican party wants to attract more female candidates and voters, not hating women would be a good start