Archive for: feminism

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  What if Hillary Clinton cried as much as John Boehner?

  Apr 9, 2013comments

  After Hillary Clinton recently announced her support of gay marriage, many felt as though the likelihood of her joining the 2016 presidential election was solidified. So much so that the political action committee “Ready For Hillary” officially... read more »

   
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  Love your muff: in defense of “The Vagina Monologues”

  Mar 4, 2013comments

  Hoo-haas, vajayjays, muffs, lady caves and, of course, your run-of-the-mill vaginas are being celebrated all around the world in V-Day events. The play has increased in popularity in recent years and has become a worldwide phenomenon that has... read more »

   
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  Opinion: Growth of feminism in Hollywood is encouraging

  Feb 12, 2013comments

  Whether are not you believe the current era can be classified as the “third wave of feminism,” it’s hard to deny the changing portrayals of women in the media. With the immense popularity of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the new girl-power... read more »

   
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  Dude, just come over!

  Feb 6, 2013comments

  Here is the scene: your significant other, whom you have been dating for a long time, asks you to come over and hang out. It’s late at night, so this means you will be staying there. You start to mention how he or she has not stayed over... read more »

   
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  Feminism – From Bras to Bros: (Gender) Neutral Territory?

  Dec 11, 2012comments

  The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Thursday night at the bars can get pretty crazy, but us ladies can usually find solace in one place: the bathroom.... read more »

   
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  Feminism – From Bras to Bros: Victimized and forgotten

  Dec 5, 2012comments

  In the past month, two important stories about domestic violence and homicide or attempted homicide have made national headlines. One occurred in Kansas City, the other in Afghanistan. While they were both, at a basic level, about women being... read more »

   
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  Feminism – From Bras to Bros: Gender and grunting and weights, oh my!

  Nov 27, 2012comments

  The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. “Are you an athlete?” mid-set, Mira looks up from her machine at the gym and replies “No, why?” “Well,... read more »

   
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  American Feminism: Romney’s missing connection between single-parent households and gun violence

  Oct 22, 2012comments

  The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. During last Tuesday’s presidential debate, Governor Mitt Romney tried to explain our country’s problem... read more »

   
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  Feminism – From Bras to Bros: Hook-ups and Thirsty Thursdays

  Oct 15, 2012comments

  Thursday nights at many party houses on the Hill look the same: empty beer cans on the counter, strangers flirting, friends gossiping, more guests constantly stumbling in. As the night progresses, the gossiping friends might leave to give you... read more »

   
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  Feminism – From Bras to Bros: Mother Monster’s new body talk

  Oct 9, 2012comments

  The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. Lady Gaga bares it all once again, as usual. This time, however, she is showing off her body for a good cause. In... read more »