Love Ann Friedman’s ode to friendship this Valentine’s Day.

South African Olympian Oscar “Blade Runner” Pistorius was charged with murder for allegedly shooting his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. There are conflicting reports that police were called to Pistorius’ home for incidents of domestic violence in the past.

I’ve got a piece in the latest Bitch magazine on VAWA and Native American women. You should subscribe to get the full issue, which has an awesome cover.

Jill Filipovic shares much of Zerlina’s critique of #1BillionRising but agrees that the movement’s invitation to dance is powerful and can even be viewed as radical.

In the song, “Karate Chop,” rapper Lil’ Wayne raps, “beat that [expletive] up like Emmett Till” and naturally ...

The Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the last abortion provider in Mississippi, goes pink.

The Association of Women in Development appointed Kay Thi Win, a sex worker and advocate, to its International Board for the first time.

The Times of India tells men to be men, and respect women.

Zero Dark Thirty: There is nothing feminist in revenge.

Felicidades! Cristina Rodriguez is named Yale’s first Latina tenured law professor in the history of the school. Also, it’s 2013.

Republicans need to stop being assholes to gays and Latinos, says Jim Gilmore, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Diva is the female version of a hustla:

“You must act. Be bold. Be courageous. Americans are counting on you.” Gabby Giffords’ powerful statement at today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence.

On the distress of the privileged.

Victoria’s Secret Model Cameron Russell’s message to young girls who want to be models: “It’s not a career path.”

Ann Coulter continues to be terrible and racist. [Update: this piece is SATIRE but the sentiment stands.]

“How having an abortion made me a better parent.”

Hadiya Pendleton, a 15 year old girl who played at the president’s inauguration ceremony, was shot and killed in Chicago last night.