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Feminist Files: It’s not me, it’s you edition

Mama’s got the magic… of Prozac: New study finds the stay-at-home moms are more depressed than either their working-mom counterparts or working women without kids. They also are more likely … Continue reading

May 23, 2012 · 1 Comment

Year in Review: Tired Marketing FAIL!

This year presented some real doozies in failed, sexist, misogynistic, racist and down-right stupid marketing campaigns. From Dr. Pepper 10 to Skechers for eight-year-olds, I’ve been tracking them over on … Continue reading

December 30, 2011 · 1 Comment

This Christmas… how about no sexist toys?

I admit, I’m running a bit late on a Tired Marketing FAIL post on sexist holiday ads/toys, but perhaps this post is like a Christmas present — the thought that … Continue reading

December 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

My (fractured) ode to Christmas: Unscrooge my heart

This was originally posted on Christmas Eve 2010 but my sentiment is the same. Please enjoy this classic post from The Tired Feminist: Christmas has never been my favorite time … Continue reading

December 22, 2011 · 2 Comments

Taking it to the octagon

We saw. We organized. We rallied! Saturday’s rally against hate speech and jokes about rape was a success thanks to the hard work and quick response of a lot of … Continue reading

November 13, 2011 · 15 Comments

Rally against hate speech, rape jokes at UFC headquarters!

Here is the official press release for the rally tomorrow. I hope to see everyone there! For Immediate Release: •  Emmily Bristol, Board Member of the Nevada Coalition Against Sexual … Continue reading

November 11, 2011 · 3 Comments

Ultimate responsibility

The mantle of hero has always been heavy. In the comics, Spiderman is told that with great power comes great responsibility. And even though the web-slinger might not be a … Continue reading

November 11, 2011 · 13 Comments

Happy Halloween!

I hope you are having a wonderful Halloween! Here at SCS headquarters, I’m nursing a sick toddler with the hopes that she will be feeling good enough later for a … Continue reading

October 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Parents: Just talk about sex with your kids

This is a press release from Planned Parenthood that I thought was interesting: ** PARENTS ARE TALKING WITH THEIR KIDS ABOUT SEX BUT OFTEN NOT TACKLING HARDER ISSUES ** Planned … Continue reading

October 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Flunked out: JCPenney’s sexist shirt taken down

Score one for the social-media savvy feminists! JC Penney removed a sexist shirt for girls that read “I’m too pretty for homework so my brother has to do it for … Continue reading

September 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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