A conversation the other day about the stereotypes associated with women and knitting in film got me thinking about Double Indemnity (which I’ve watched repeatedly . . .almost as many times as 3 Days of the Condor). There is just one reference to knitting, but it is a good one. For those of you who

Bran isn’t crazy about polyamory. I’m not crazy about monogamy. Yes, I’m one of those bad bisexuals who actually DOES want to sleep with people of different genders. I know, I know, bisexuals are absolutely capable of monogamy–about as capable as anyone of any other sexual orientation. I’ve certainly been capable of monogamy for long

Check out On Franken, Reasonable Feminists Can Disagree on EqualityQuilt.org for even more perspectives on the recent Al Franken endorsement. I really love the title Bonnie Watkins (the blogger) gave this article. It’s true that feminists can and do disagree all the time - it’s a hallmark of our movement, and it’s something to be proud

Marriage: totally fucked, or something to extend to couples of all persuasions? The feminist response to equal marriage has produced many interesting chats with fellow activist friends. Some feminist activists find marriage so repulsive they’d like to do away with the institution altogether. They cite things like the way marriage can cement an abusive relationship, and

I walked by Hooters just before the lunch hour yesterday. It is on the Minneapolis skyway system, a series of interconnected tubes designed to help the urban hamster traverse buildings without the inconvenience of snow and panhandlers. Outside the restaurant I noticed a beautiful young woman wearing the trademark orange shorts that have evolved into

In Part I of the series we discussed how the Democratic Party hasn’t really earned the reputation of Sole Defender of Abortion Rights, and that it has used the abortion debate as a scare tactic against women. In Part II we saw how NARAL, one of the biggest money-hogs in the pro-choice political arena, had

For all of his jokes, you can tell that Carlin was serious about these conversations about feminism. If you’re not familiar with him, you might be surprised by his take:

Hips don't lie...but they do make me blush.

these girls are possibly better equipped to be parents than the contracepting thirty-something couple who 'just want to wait'...because in the latter case, I believe the hearts are closed. These girls obviously have thier hearts open, even if their hearts are bleeding.

It's lonely at the top.