From Oprah to Banana Republic, pop culture is nostalgic for a dark time. Screw history, bring on the pencil skirts!
By Amy Benfer Sep 23, 2009
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Ask a stupid question, get an impatient answer
By Kate Harding
November 6, 2009
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Diane Sawyer may not be "perky," but in taking over "World News Tonight" she's still facing a notorious boys club
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
September 2, 2009
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The sexual assault case against Ben Roethlisberger helps explain why more victims don't come forward
By Kate Harding
July 24, 2009
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Another day, another calculated "men are dogs" apologia
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
October 28, 2009
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The actress takes a stand against meat -- and puts her foot in her mouth
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
October 28, 2009
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Oh, chouette, yet another book that essentializes Frenchwomen to tear down American ones
By Kate Harding
October 23, 2009
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A new advertising campaign offers grown men their choice of "mothers" to help them endure the dreaded common cold
By Kate Harding
October 23, 2009
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Rumors fly that Emmy-winning writer Kater Gordon was sleeping with creator Matt Weiner. Does it really matter?
By Kate Harding
October 12, 2009
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Chicago won't stand for bus ads offering "funny" tips to would-be sexual predators
By Kate Harding
September 18, 2009
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He's the poster boy for frat-house misogyny. But is the "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" author worth protesting?
By Sady Doyle
September 8, 2009
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The successful and arguably sexist filmmaker plans to adapt "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide..."
By Kate Harding
September 4, 2009
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To become a respected female musician, do you have to become one of the boys?
By Sady Doyle
August 24, 2009
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Michelle Obama wears shorts in August, and the media doesn't even wait for "shock and outrage" before reporting it
By Kate Harding
August 20, 2009
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A woman raped at gunpoint sues the Marriott where it happened, and they argue she wasn't being careful enough
By Kate Harding
August 14, 2009
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Where do men like Pennsylvania gym shooter George Sodini get the idea they're too "nice"?
By Kate Harding
August 7, 2009
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Unnamed sources claim personal flaws will keep the senator from passing a climate change bill. (Sotomayor, anyone?)
By Gabriel Winant
July 23, 2009
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The former president speaks out against doctrine used to promote misogyny and abuse. Are you listening, Obama?
By Frances Kissling
July 16, 2009
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As the judge's confirmation hearing begins, the Women's Media Center looks back at sexist media low points
By Sarah Hepola
July 13, 2009
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There's a gender bias against women writing for the stage -- but the culprits may surprise you
By Amanda Fortini
June 25, 2009
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Just because you dislike Sarah Palin's politics doesn't mean you shouldn't defend her against sexism.
By Amanda Fortini
June 12, 2009
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The show's hosts are outraged by "Bruno" stunt but sure love their lingerie football.
By Sarah Hepola
June 9, 2009
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An Australian journalist responds with class and wit after the celebrity chef calls her a lesbian.
By Judy Berman
June 8, 2009
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A social history of the frat boy
By Amy Benfer
June 4, 2009
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A Playboy piece on "conservative women we hate to love" masks degrading fantasies behind some feeble irony
By Gabriel Winant
June 1, 2009
"Mad Men" minus the racist, sexist parts
Why don't feminists think porn empowers women?
She is anchorwoman, hear her roar
When sports culture meets rape culture
Glenn Greenwald
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