I won’t be President. Even if I wanted to, it’ll never happen. The View recently discussed the idea of Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, running for President. Naturally, the conversation led to his weight and the idea of “fat” Presidents. But then Elisabeth Hasselback had something pretty profound to say. If Chris Christie were a ...
Rathika Sitsabaiesan has been called “the most compelling of the new crop of young NDP MPs” of Canada. The first Tamil-Canadian MP, she “exudes the poise, organizing skills and confidence of an old-school political veteran,” writes The Globe and Mail. Too bad her boobs are considered too voluptuous for the political world. Sitsabaiesan’s Parliamentary profile ...
Is ranking the sexiness of politicians a good way to learn about who’s running the country or just another exercise in the objectification of women? If you’ve watched The Social Network or are familiar with Mark Zuckerberg’s steps towards creating Facebook, the concept of the website causing the latest stir in British politics will seem ...
There a number of trends a feminist never wishes to witness, and this is right up there with the best of them. Across many countries in the Western world the number of elected female politicians is in decline. Today Brits head to the polls, with experts predicting women will be highly represented in political casualties. ...
While the eyes of the nation have been firmly fixed on the royal wedding, there have been some peculiar goings on in the British parliament lately. Prime Minister David Cameron has sparked controversy after telling a female MP to “calm down, dear” during question time yesterday. Angela Eagle was apparently getting the better of Cameron ...
Sarah Palin’s new reality show has now premiered and is likely going to be very popular for viewers, regardless of their political bent. People will either watch it because they love her or because they hate her and want to see just how ridiculous she really “flippin” is. The premier had 5 million viewers and ...
Mama Grizzlies across the country are rising up on their hind legs and roaring with rage. The conservative bears are angry about Obama’s policies and the liberal bears are scared of a potential President Palin. Sarah Palin made a speech comparing conservative women to Mama Grizzlies rearing up on their hind legs to protect their ...
There have been huge gains for women in American politics. They are getting elected at all levels and there are currently 239 women running for Congress (out of 435 positions). As feminists, we should be happy that so many women are getting into politics. But what do we do if they are against what we consider to be basic women’s ...
I understand that sex sells. I get it, I really do. But is it necessary (not to mention appropriate) for women in politics to make a provocative calendar to get public support?
If a middle-aged woman lives with her boyfriend and has no children is she still fit to run the country? With Australia’s first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, being 48-years-old, childless, and living with her divorced dad boyfriend of 4 years, that is a question that is heating up in Australia.
So, we’re having this baby. It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...
I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...
Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...
Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...
Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...
Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...
Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...
All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...
