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Feminist Theorist Thursdays: Simone de Beauvoir

Feminist Theorist Thursdays: Simone de Beauvoir

“One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” This provocative assertion from Simone de Beauvoir’s acclaimed book, “The Second…
Feminist Theorist Thursdays: Adrienne Rich

Feminist Theorist Thursdays: Adrienne Rich

In her letter to the NEA chair, Rich stated: “There is no simple formula for the relationship of art to…
Thanksgiving, Family and Eating Disorders

Thanksgiving, Family and Eating Disorders

The prospect of having to eat a copious amount of food (regardless of how healthy, flavorful and enjoyable it may…
Feminism 101: What is Sexual Violence?

Feminism 101: What is Sexual Violence?

Sexual violence is the non-legal blanket term that includes sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual assault, molestation and rape.
The North Korea Question

The North Korea Question

Pressure on the DPRK to destroy its weapons programs comes from the U.S., a country with over 100 times the…
How to be Pro-Veteran

How to be Pro-Veteran

This Veteran’s Day, we should remember that in opposing the American military-industrial complex, we must remain pro-veteran. There are many…
What the Hell Does “Accountability” Look Like?

What the Hell Does “Accountability” Look Like?

The truth is that the patriarchal, capitalist values which dominate American society are what allow Spacey and others like him…
Digital Blackface

Digital Blackface

It is crucial that Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram users understand that digital blackface does not exist in a social media…
Feminist Theorist Thursdays: Gloria Anzaldúa

Feminist Theorist Thursdays: Gloria Anzaldúa

Throughout her lifetime of writing, Anzaldúa consistently contributed to theories countering social oppression, spanning topics that encompassed her intersectional identities.…
A Case for Anger and Violence in the Fight for Justice

A Case for Anger and Violence in the Fight for Justice

But what is often missed, is that violence is a byproduct of oppression. It is an act of self-defense toward…
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