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Athena Film Festival ticket giveaway: Farah Goes Bang

Update: Congratulations to community member Katie (@tempestoflily) who was first to submit the correct answer! Katie, I’ll be in touch shortly with info on how to claim your free tickets. 

Looking for a new favorite filmmaker? For the past two years we’ve been proud to partner with the Athena Film Festival, a four-day festival held annually in New York City at Columbia University featuring  films, documentaries, and shorts that highlight women’s leadership in real life and the fictional world.

Update: Congratulations to community member Katie (@tempestoflily) who was first to submit the correct answer! Katie, I’ll be in touch shortly with info on how to claim your free tickets. 

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Another singer, R&B and soul vocalist Teena Marie, died yesterday.

A federal investigation continues in Kansas City on whether or not Dr. George Tiller’s assassination was part of a larger conspiracy.

Amanda Marcotte and Moe Tkacik discuss the rape allegations against Julian Assange on Bloggingheads. Also, Assange has made a $1.3 million book deal, one he claims he was “forced” to make.

Two steps forward for NYC: After tons of mobilizing, the NYPD has announced they will be changing how their sex crimes reporting and statistics are handled. Also, the New York City Council passed a new law that would create more transparency when students are arrested.

Another singer, R&B and soul vocalist Teena Marie, died yesterday.

A federal investigation continues in Kansas City on whether or not Dr. George Tiller’s assassination was part of a larger conspiracy.

Amanda ...