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Feminism is the new funny: "Baby Mama's" Amy Poehler has upended the old stereotypes about women and comedy -- and added a few fart jokes.; By Rebecca Traister Apr 25, 2008
I should have gone to my aunt's funeral: I could have gone, I should have gone, but I thought about the money and my other plans!; By Cary Tennis Apr 25, 2008
My husband constantly upstages me: He takes credit for my ideas, he insinuates himself into my work life, he appropriates my friends: What's going on?; By Cary Tennis Apr 24, 2008
"Why do these men want to coach little girls?": Former national champ Jennifer Sey exposes the anorexia and sexual and mental abuse that are rampant in elite women's gymnastics.; By Julia Wallace Apr 23, 2008
I'm perpetuating the cycle of emotional abuse: I was a victim of rage and violence and now I can't control my temper.; By Cary Tennis Apr 23, 2008
Race and the white coat: Racial bias in doctors and healthcare workers is doing great harm. Is enough being done to stop it?; By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. Apr 22, 2008
Desperately unhappy in the top Ivy League school: I want to work in New York publishing, and I know this is the route, but I'm miserable and depressed.; By Cary Tennis Apr 22, 2008
Ask Pablo: Considering the energy used in auto manufacturing, is it better to keep my old car or buy a new hybrid?; By Pablo Päster Apr 21, 2008
The bosses used to monitor us on video from home: I hate my job and hated my last job and feel like a failure. But is it my fault?; By Cary Tennis Apr 21, 2008
How I learned to stop worrying and love the recession: The market's in a slump and America's heyday is long gone. But I've found comfort in being a coupon clipper.; By Heather Havrilesky Apr 18, 2008
We want a kid but don't think it's right to have one: How can you bring a kid into the world when you can't know in advance if the kid wants to exist?; By Cary Tennis Apr 18, 2008
Beyond Vagina-dome: A giant clitoris! Healing circles! Celebrities! It's the 10th anniversary of "The Vagina Monologues," but the real star is New Orleans.; By Rebecca Traister Apr 17, 2008
I'm a stage manager with an unmanageable partner: We're working together but she's so flaky it feels like she's working against me.; By Cary Tennis Apr 17, 2008
I quit being a musician because I couldn't play without drinking: Now my life is all screwed up and nothing works.; By Cary Tennis Apr 16, 2008
What every freelancer should know: Tired of getting gouged on your taxes? Sensing an impending mental breakdown? Here are tips for the self-employed, from someone who feels your pain.; By Catherine Price Apr 15, 2008
I think my dad's too old to vote: He says he's not really following politics, but is planning to vote anyway.; By Cary Tennis Apr 15, 2008
Hey, Obama boys: Back off already!: Young women are growing increasingly frustrated with the fanatical support of Barack and gleeful bashing of Hillary.; By Rebecca Traister Apr 14, 2008
Once upon a time, Dad went to war: Books had always helped me in a crisis. But could I find one that explained to my kids why their father was in Iraq?; By Alison Buckholtz Apr 11, 2008
How can I get a writing job?: I'm a good writer. Everybody says so. So how come other people get hired?; By Cary Tennis Apr 10, 2008
Holy sex!: Welcome to the Christian sex advice movement, where brave souls tackle the stereotype that evangelicals are prudes (masturbation is still iffy).; By Daniel Radosh Apr 9, 2008
I'm a med student, but my boyfriend has just a high school education: How important is education in a relationship, and can we be happy if he is less ambitious than I am?; By Cary Tennis Apr 9, 2008
I let a homeless man move in with me and now I can't get rid of him: It's not like I picked him up off the street. I've known him for 20 years. Once he was my boyfriend.; By Cary Tennis Apr 8, 2008
Ask Pablo: Could the U.S. meet its energy needs with solar panels alone?; By Pablo Päster Apr 7, 2008
My mother-in-law put a curse on us and spat in my husband's face: I really think we are cursed now, because I am not Greek. How do I remove the curse?; By Cary Tennis Apr 7, 2008