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On Our Radar: Today's Feminist News Roundup

Bitch HQ post by Sarah Mirk on February 4, 2013 - 9:00am;


Starting this week, Bitch's weekly news roundup is now daily! This morning was full of Super Bowl news—we'll have more analysis of the media spectacle (Beyonce! Puppy Bowl!) later today. 

• Hooray for Ravens linebacker Brendan Ayanbadejo, who used the Superbowl spotlight to advocate for LGBT rights and call out anti-gay statements of other players.

• GoDaddy does it again! They always make the worst Super Bowl ads. 

• How much did Hillary influence White House politics? We might only realize her impact now that she's gone. 

• The life and times of Sonia Sotomayor: The Supreme Court justice just published a memoir. 

• Everybody listen up to Malala Yousafzai! The young, gravely injured Pakistani gender activist issues her first public statement. 

• Here's a nice write-up of how 30 Rock dealt so subversively with race during its seven years.

• CNN news anchor Soledad O'Brien handles a sexist guest debating the women-in-combat ban just fine, thank you.

• Teen Vogue! Industry experts are surprised it's still around. 

• Meanwhile, regular US Vogue has never run an Asian woman on the cover! 

• A new ad tells men to go on "guyets." Do we even need to talk about why this is dumb? 

• Ooolala! The first line of lingerie created by and for transgender women.  

 

Any other news catch your eye? Add it to the comments!

 

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Introducing Bitch Media's New Online Editor!

Bitch HQ post by Andi Zeisler on January 8, 2013 - 1:51pm;
Some of you know that we've spent the last couple of months in an intense search for a new online editor. It's been an exhilarating and frustrating process—exhilarating because we received so very many great applications, and frustrating because we could only choose one person for the job. But we chose that one person, and she's here to introduce herself.
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10 Reasons: Because we recognize that what's important isn't necessarily what's popular.

Bitch HQ post by christenmccurdy on December 27, 2012 - 2:33pm; tagged Big Media Has Big Problems, feminist media, linkbait, popularity.

 

8. Bitch, per our tag line, offers a feminist response to popular culture – and while we love dissecting what's good, bad and ugly in mass media, we aren't just here to weigh in on whether your favorite TV show is feminist or not.

We also love talking about books, movies, websites, TV shows, new organizations and projects you might not have heard about yet, and creators and activists who are working hard to better the lot and increase the visibility of marginalized people everywhere.

 

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Bitch in a Box: Holiday Gift Guide, Large-Breed Dog Owner Edition

Bitch HQ post by kate lesniak on December 19, 2012 - 12:26pm; tagged Bitch in a Box, dog gifts, dogs, gifts.

When I adopted my German Shepherd/Husky mix almost four years ago, I—to paraphrase Parks and Recreation's Chris Traeger—lit-rally had no idea what I was in for. Since that fateful day in March 2009, Mariah Carey (named by the shelter for her good looks and vocal range) has shaped my life in many ways. And that's why my 2012 holiday gift guide has the needs of the large-breed dog owner firmly in mind.

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10 Reasons: We bring your attention to books, music, and films that showcase talent often ignored by mainstream reviewers

Bitch HQ post by Emilly Prado on December 19, 2012 - 11:08am; tagged 10 reasons, 2012, Bitch Media.

7. We bring your attention to important books, great music, and amazing films that showcase new and diverse talent often ignored or missed by mainstream reviewers.

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Bitch in a Box: Holiday Gift Guide, Foodies Edition

Bitch HQ post by Lisa Knisely on December 18, 2012 - 2:10pm; tagged Bitch in a Box, food, foodies, holiday gift guide.

Bitch in a Box, Foodies Edition is here to help you holiday shop for all those people in our life who love making, eating, and taking photos of food.

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Bitch in a Box: Holiday Gift Guide, Cocktail Hour Edition

Bitch HQ post by Kristin Rogers Brown on December 17, 2012 - 4:07pm; tagged Bitch in a Box, cocktails, drinks.
We all have a friend who makes more jokes than the rest about beer-o'clock, brings cocktail fixings to the office holiday potluck, and maybe has a “drink of the season.” (Bonus points if they’ve created a signature drink and named it after themselves.) If you don’t have that friend, you might be that friend. For your favorite happy-hour gossip, your partner in crime for cooking and sipping, or the friend who needs "a little something" to get them through the seasonal frenzy, here are a few merry, boozy, and bright ideas that are still thoughtful.
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On Our Radar: Jenni Rivera, Trolls, and Mental Illness

Bitch HQ post by Emilly Prado on December 15, 2012 - 1:51pm; tagged Jenni Rivera, mental illness, misogyny, On Our Radar, rape, Serena Williams.

This week has unfortunately been filled with tragedy.  When we weren't reading the news, we were reading up on some of this week's other big issues.  Here's what we found:

  • Jenni Rivera died in a plane crash in Mexico this past weekend.  Here's an excellent article on Rivera's legacy and the work she did for women, immigrants, and LGBT youth. [Colorlines]
  • Although the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence finished up a few days ago, it's never too late to learn about the cause and create awareness. [US Aid]
  • Sarah Jaffe gets shouted at and berated far too often -- here's a piece she's written about the many trolls she's encountered. [Jezebel]
  • And here's some more misogyny to chew on.  If someone writes racist shit, the sensible thing to do is respond intelligently, right?  Apparently wrong.  Rhonda A. Lee, meteorologist at KTBS-TV, was fired after she gave a harassing commenter a piece of her mind.  [Clutch]
  • Speaking of racism (and sexism,) have you seen the latest tennis star to "mimic" Serena Williams and her body?  It's Caroline Wozniacki, using towels to plump up her boobs and behind. [scATX]
  • Though mental illness is no laughing matter, it's something that certain comedians must deal with.  This write-up is about the relationship between the two.  [Splitsider]
  • Sex and disability are often unexplored in films.  Stephanie Rogers examines how The Sessions addresses both. [Bitch Flicks]

Is there something we missed?  Let us know in the comments.  Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the shootings.

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Bitch in a Box: Holiday Gift Guide, Yarniac Edition

Bitch HQ post by EmilyMcNultyScripter on December 11, 2012 - 12:45pm;

image of "Knittin Chicken" t-shirtimage of hands/arms in knitted fingerless mittensimage of tiny sock monkey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have restless fingers of the crafty sort, or fibers-obsessed friends to gift this season, this guide is for you.

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On Our Radar: Gendered Toys, Superheros, and Katy Perry

Bitch HQ post by Emilly Prado on December 7, 2012 - 2:47pm; tagged Anita Sarkeesian, Hasbro, katy perry, On Our Radar, proposals, toys.
Oh my—yet another week of F-bombs, pink shit, and sexism.  Here's a roundup of nine of the best posts the Internet had to offer this week. 
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