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By Jessica • 14 years ago

Rush Limbaugh will judge Miss America pageant

Adam Serwer at Tapped lets us know that Rush Limbaugh will be a judge for the Miss America Contest. “[I]t seems to me that when looking for the judge of a beauty contest sexism may be more of a feature than a bug…Someone who laments the ‘chickification’ of American culture probably enjoys a ritual that puts women — how would the RNC put it — ‘in their place,'” Serwer writes.

Adam Serwer at Tapped lets us know that Rush Limbaugh will be a judge for the Miss America Contest. “[I]t seems to me that when looking for the judge of a beauty contest sexism may be ...
By Jessica • 14 years ago

Feminist wedding…done!

I got married this weekend. Woot! I’ll have a longer post soon about the experience and some thoughts I’ve been having about feminism and marriage, but for now – since I’m too tired to move – enjoy some pictures from the wedding. There’s a slide show after the jump. (And thanks to all of the lovely readers and commenters who sent me good wishes.)

I got married this weekend. Woot! I’ll have a longer post soon about the experience and some thoughts I’ve been having about feminism and marriage, but for now – since I’m too tired to move ...
By Vanessa • 14 years ago

Yet another reason to love Michelle Obama


When asked about motherhood in an interview for Prevention magazine, she said she actually learned what not to do from her mom, which is to sacrifice your entire being for your kids:

“She’d say being a good mother isn’t all about sacrificing. It’s really investing and putting yourself higher on your priority list.”
“Throughout my life, I’ve learned to make choices that make me happy and make sense for me. . . So I have freed myself to put me on the priority list and say, yes, I can make choices that make me happy, and it will ripple and benefit my kids, my husband and my physical health.”
“That’s hard for women to own. We’re not taught to ...


When asked about motherhood in an interview for Prevention magazine, she said she actually learned what not to do from her mom, which is to sacrifice your entire being for your kids:

“She’d say being a ...
By Vanessa • 14 years ago

Tuesday Tweet Blogging: Big Foot Edition


Since we didn’t have Monday Monty Blogging yesterday (and due to a couple of readers’ requests via Facebook), I thought I’d give a little update on Monty’s cousin, Tweet, who I’ve blogged about before.
She not only has huge feet, but lays on her back all day like a dog so I can scratch her tummy. She also plays fetch; I’m completely convinced she’s a dog in a cat’s body.
Tweet is also the sweetest cat in the world, so sweet that she wants to lick her brother’s face. All day. There’s a short video after the jump of her trying to get his face in her grip so she can clean him up, then ...


Since we didn’t have Monday Monty Blogging yesterday (and due to a couple of readers’ requests via Facebook), I thought I’d give a little update on Monty’s cousin, Tweet, who I’ve blogged about

By Jessica • 14 years ago

Feministing Fun Facts


My first ever profile picture! Taken on the night we decided to start Feministing, at a bar in the East Village.
Since our inception in 2004, we’ve published over 9400 posts. Since launching the Community blog just over a year ago, you all have published over 5000! (Damn, catching up with us!!)
Feministing has over 200,000 comments on its entries.
Two of the top search terms that bring people to the site are upskirt and ball busting.
Our look has changed significantly.


My first ever profile picture! Taken on the night we decided to start Feministing, at a bar in the East Village.
Since our inception in 2004, we’ve published over 9400 posts. Since launching the ...
By Miriam • 14 years ago

Saying goodbye to Sunshine


Me and Sunshine, looking emo.
This post is a bit personal and self-indulgent, so feel free to stop reading now. It’s also about my family pet.
Last Monday, while I was home visiting my mom, we had to put my 16 year old cockateil Sunshine to sleep.
I got him as a pet when I was only nine, a compromise pet from parents who didn’t want, or were allergic to, cats and dogs. I had no idea when I got him at age 9 that he would be still alive and kicking into my mid-twenties. He also survived quite a few near-death experiences. He had an unfortunate run-in with a ceiling fan once, in addition to a sticky mouse ...


Me and Sunshine, looking emo.
This post is a bit personal and self-indulgent, so feel free to stop reading now. It’s also about my family pet.
Last Monday, while I was home visiting my mom, we ...

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