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Is Pepper Potts No Longer the "Damsel in Distress" in 'Iron Man 3'?

Reblogged from The Opinioness of the World: Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Superhero films often exhibit assertive, outspoken female characters. Yet they often simultaneously objectify women’s bodies, reduce them to … Continue reading

May 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Watch the ‘fag bug’ documentary FREE before NOH8LV

Did you know you can watch Erin Davies’ documentary “fag bug” for FREE before the NOH8 in Las Vegas hate crimes event on Friday? It’s available online for free on … Continue reading

April 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Music break: Macklemore’s ‘Thrift Shop’

This just tickles me and that’s why I want to share it. For the grunge-era Gen Xers, no doubt this will take you back to hours and hours with friends, … Continue reading

March 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Feminist Files: R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Hallelujah! News broke yesterday that a Mississippi baby born HIV-positive was cured following aggressive treatment. It is only the second time in the world that this has been documented. Promising … Continue reading

March 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The Oscars: Insert lame Seth MacFarlane joke here

So, The Oscars happened. And despite host Seth MacFarlane’s attempts to steer the whole ship off a cliff, there were some good moments. But we’ll circle back around to those. … Continue reading

February 25, 2013 · 5 Comments

Las Vegas hate crimes event featuring Fag Bug

Plans are rolling forward to create what I think will be a truly amazing hate crimes event, featuring the world-famous Fag Bug! The big news this week is the announcement … Continue reading

February 15, 2013 · 1 Comment

Feminist Files: Snowmageddon edition

While I may not personally have to navigate the Nemo Snowstorm madness, I know many of you are hunkered down. Having grown up in Alaska, I know the drill. Be … Continue reading

February 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment

‘Tonight I feel like a prom queen.’ Fuck yeah, Jodie Foster!

Thank God I do not have to be beautiful for a living. (I will not wear spanx. You can’t make me.) Thank God I do not have to worry that … Continue reading

January 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Top 10 SCS Posts of 2012

As we get ready to celebrate the New Year, why not take a look back at the top stories as voted by your clicks in 2012: The top honors go … Continue reading

December 28, 2012 · 1 Comment

Feminist Files: The new normal

Free to be you and me: Starting Dec. 1 the DSM-5 — the official guide-book in the psychiatry community — has stopped listing transgender as a mental illness! This, coupled … Continue reading

December 11, 2012 · 1 Comment

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