ColumnI’m guilty of the occasional selfie. So, I took a new one in honor of 2013’s word of the year—and highlighting one…
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Did Lily Allen Just Make A Racist Music Video?: That Happened
ColumnLily Allen’s “Hard Out Here” video blurs the lines between satire and racism. Much like Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Li…
Gay Marriage Passes in IL: That (Finally) Happened
Gay marriage is legal in Illinois, and I couldn’t be happier. This week, a bill legalizing gay marriage passed in …
14 Feminist Books Someone Should Write: That Happened
ColumnThese are the feminist books you really want to read. Did you already read, love and then learn to hate Lean In? I…
Slut-Shaming Is The Status Quo: That Happened
ColumnWhy is slut-shaming the default stance when it comes to women and sexual assault? [Editor’s note: Libby Lowe…
The Maryville Rape: That Happened
It’s impossible not to remember the Steubenville rape when you read about the Maryville rape, but in this case, we hear …
The Government Shutdown Is About You: That Happened
ColumnThe government shutdown has a lot to do with your reproductive health. The effects of this week’s government…
Spinning Makes Me Crazy Competitive: That Happened
ColumnSpinning brings out a side of me I didn’t know was there. Last week, I sent this text: “Class started 4 mins late—…