feministing.com - 4/4/2009
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I can't believe I missed this episode (and that I have to wait weeks till the full episode is available online)! Outside of the mouse-on-teen violence, I really liked this clip - especially how it points out that by focusing on purity these companies/singers are actually focusing on ...
tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com - 4/7/2009
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Feministing.com founder and editor Jessica Valenti joins us
this week to discuss her new book, The Purity...
Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women . In it, Valenti dissects America's obsession with "purity" in young girls ...
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The Purity Myth
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South Park’s Creators Now & Forever Free
The Moderate Voice —
... entities, people that can actually harm them and their careers. Who else has tackled Islamists, scientologists, and the Disney company? Who else is able to use the word “faggot” and have every gay man laugh along with them? Who skewers the Hollywood left more effectively?
Razib at Gene Expression on Margaritaville:
Excellent episode. Should it be titled “In praise of fiat currency?”
Jessica at Feministing on purity rings:
Outside of ...
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