Feminism

Women in American society have really retrograded from the time of Susan B. Anthony to now, with current role models like Fergie and Paris Hilton.

Why are we willingly characterizing ourselves as vacuous pieces of meat to exist for men's pleasure? Why don't we object to nameless women in bikinis clobbering all over rappers in music videos? Why do we willingly show our bodies for money, or more commonly, for plastic beads? Strong women struggled their whole lifetimes to escape such characterization, and we are willingly herding ourselves back into the pen male-dominated society finds convenient for us?  Read More »

It was just a snippet. On Good Morning America. Almost like an afterthought. Menstruation is not medically necessary.    Read More »

I own exactly 8 pair of white cotton briefs. And that’s it. I haven’t owned a bra in probably 8 years. My favorite article of clothing is something my pal Stella refers to as “flexipants.” I can fit my entire wardrobe, for all seasons and functions into two-thirds of my closet and 2 drawers. I own 9 pairs of shoes, 6 of which have not seen the light of day in a year. It is true; I am no slave to fashion.

Until I met, and fell in love with my partner, I had been struggling to accept my Goddess-like figure, but her love pushed me over the edge of self-acceptance.  Read More »

I need to know that my future will be safe and that my country will persevere.  I need to know that the political ambitions of the next president will not overshadow his or her underlying duty to serve and protect the country as the nation's highest executive officer.  I don't need a media-friendly persona or a revolution.  I just need sensible progress for the welfare of our nation.  Read More »