Less than a week after news broke about the introduction of the term ‘forcible rape’ into the Republican-proposed No Taxpayer Funding for Abortions bill, the bill’s authors have backed down […]
Author: Kyle Bachan
Still Searching Out Zora Neale Hurston
In 1975, Alice Walker’s famous article “In Search of Zora Neale Hurston” was published in Ms. magazine. The article, which is largely credited with reviving interest in Hurston’s writings, finds […]
Where are the Women in Google’s Art Project?
Earlier today, Google unveiled its next major use of Street View technology when it launched Art Project–basically a way to browse museums online. Admittedly it is extremely cool. It’s also […]
Celluloid Ceiling Doesn’t Give an Inch
Alas, another awards season is upon us, and another slate of Oscar nominees has disappointed those of us foolishly hoping for gender parity. With that said, the Oscars matter about […]
WTF Will John Boehner Do? (Warning: Not for the Faint of Heart)
Every nightmare has its beginning. For Harry Potter, it was perhaps the moment he purchased his first wand from Olivander’s and discovered that it contained the same feather-type as Lord […]
PETITION: Drop the Ban on Women in Military Combat!
In March, the Military Leadership Diversity Commission will hand over a recommendation to Congress to lift the current ban on military women participating in combat. Now you can help! Just sign the […]
Women in Combat–The Next “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”?
By March 15 2011, a recommendation will be handed over to Congress and the White House to lift the current ban on military women participating in combat. On January 13, […]
“When We Leave”: An Interview with Director Feo Aladag
On January 28, When We Leave–Germany’s official Oscar entry for Best Foreign Film–will be released for North American audiences. The powerful film has already collected a number of accolades, including […]
What Nancy Pelosi Has Done for Us Lately
Inspired by the website wtfhasobamadonesofar.com, we decided to create our own version for those who haven’t heard that Nancy Pelosi was the most effective House Speakers in U.S. history. For […]
The Ms. Q&A: How Lisa Henson is Moving the Company into the Future—and Pushing Girls Toward Empowerment
Ah, the holidays. As I sit here, flicking through the rounds of seasonal television, I have to ask: What state would the world be in if children didn’t have an […]