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